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Senior fair May 23 at Hotchkiss Community Center

5/19/2017, 7:48 p.m.
Yes, there is a free lunch, according to Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson.

Yes, there is a free lunch, according to Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson.

The city’s 6th District representative plans to provide it to all comers on Tuesday, May 23, at an informational and entertainment fair she will host for the 60-plus set titled “For the Love of Our Seniors.”

Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Place: Hotchkiss Community Center, 701 E. Brookland Park Blvd.

Along with the free meal, participants will be able to line dance, listen to music and secure information on health, wellness, security and tax relief from a group of 14 public and private vendors.

For example, the Richmond Sheriff’s Office will offer information on its program to make it easier to locate relatives with dementia who wander off, while the city Finance Department will help people sign up for real estate tax relief.

Vendors will include Sheltering Arms Rehabilitation Center, Anthem’s CareMore, the Virginia Relay, the Richmond Ambulance Authority, VanGo and the Office of the Attorney General.

Information: Kiya Stokes, (804) 646-7964 or Kiya.Stokes@Richmondgov.com.