Senior citizens fair set for Cabot Sunday
Susan Przybylek likes to see results. That's why the Sarver woman is organizing her second fair as a gift to her community.
The free senior citizens fair is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church on Stoney Hollow Road, Cabot.
The fair will feature a wide variety of service providers focusing on the needs and interests of those older than 50.
"This is my little thing that I am doing with about five friends," Przybylek said. "My children are raised, and I'd like to do something for the community now. Instead of just writing a check to a charity that I know little about. … I like to do something local that I can see the results," she said.
Last year, Przybylek organized a children's day at the church. The event was so successful - drawing about 400 people - that she decided to organize another community event focusing on senior needs. The response, she noted, has been overwhelming.
Topics at the fair will range from herbal teas to fraud prevention. Counselors will have a bereavement table for those who have lost a loved one. Seniors can learn about topics ranging from yoga to travel to saving money on their home heating bills.
Finance and investment counselors will be on hand, "not to talk people into things, but to answer questions," Przybylek said.
The fair will also feature live entertainment throughout the day. Mary Dugan will perform mountain dulcimer music from 9:30 a.m. until noon. She will also be demonstrating how to play the instrument. Mountain Top Bluegrass and Gospel with Francine Michaels and Co. will be featured from noon to 2:30 p.m.
Those attending will receive a ticket for prizes that will be awarded throughout the day. Also featured will be free bingo games with prizes. Refreshments will be served.
On display will be a 1927 Model A Ford, owned by Peter Watt of Winfield.
Two organizations will be offering flu shots: the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Butler Township will offer free flu shots for all veterans. The Visiting Nurses Association of Western Pennsylvania will provide flu shots for a small fee.
A variety of informational speakers are also scheduled, including attorney Mary Jo Dillon on living wills; Jon Bayer of the Pennsylvania State Police on fraud prevention; Steve Gierl of Raymond James Financial Services; David Lawton of Zero Risk Investing; Silver Sneakers and Jazzercise demonstrators; and demonstration by Paws with a Cause on trained dogs to assist the elderly.
Information tables will include literature on herbal teas, chiropractic services, counseling, Elderhostel, adult daycare and other products and services of interest to seniors.
Admission, refreshments and activities are free.
IF YOU'RE GOING
WHAT: Senior citizens fair
WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Stoney Hollow Road, Cabot
COST: Free
