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SENIOR BRIEFS

Voucher distribution for the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program will begin Monday.

The program provides eligible seniors with vouchers to purchase locally grown fruits and vegetables at participating farm markets.

To be eligible, seniors must be 60 or older, live in Butler County, reside in independent housing, and meet the financial eligibility criteria.

Seniors who reside in a residential facility where meals are provided are not eligible to receive the vouchers.

Homebound seniors may send a designated representative to one of the distribution sites to pick up their vouchers.

For more information, contact the Butler County Area Agency on Aging at 724-282-3008 or 888-367-2434.

The program is funded and administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

SAXONBURG - The SilverSneakers Fitness Program for senior citizens will host exercise sessions at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 2 p.m. Tuesdays and 9:30 a.m. Fridays at Outlook Pointe, 100 Bella Court.The program is sponsored by Highmark Blue Cross-Blue Shield and is free to those participating in Highmark Freedom Blue, Security Blue or Medigap Blue. Non-participants may participate for $10 per month.For information, call 724-352-2827.

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