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SUMMARY:Peoria County TRIAD to Host Senior Safety Event on National Senior Citizens Day
DESCRIPTION:Peoria County seniors and are invited to attend a free community event focused on safety\, health\, and valuable local resources this summer.Peoria County TRIAD will host its annual Senior Safety Event on Friday\, August 21\, 2026\, as a celebration of National Senior Citizens Day. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Rabers.The event is designed to connect seniors with local safety resources\, health information\, and community services while enjoying a fun and welcoming atmosphere.Attendees will be able to visit numerous vendor booths offering helpful information\, free giveaways\, and opportunities to learn about services available throughout Peoria County. Guests will also receive a free Peoria County TRIAD tote bag to carry home their information and goodies.A free lunch and beverages will be provided for all attendees\, along with the chance to win great prizes donated by local partners. Attendees can also purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a Rabers Meat Bundle.Representatives from the Peoria County Sheriff's Office will also have a prescription drug disposal bin on site\, allowing residents to safely dispose of unused or outdated medications. Old used cell phones will also be accepted and disposed of by the Sheriff's Office.The program will begin with welcoming remarks from Chris Watkins\, followed by our keynote speaker\, Lindsey Nance\, with Tazwood Community Services. She will provide great support and resources for seniors. Specifically- LIHEAP\, water bills\, car support\, yard support.Organizers encourage residents to bring friends\, family members\, and neighbors to enjoy the event together."This event is a great opportunity for seniors to connect with helpful services\, learn ways to stay safe\, and enjoy time with others in the community\," organizers said.The Peoria County TRIAD Senior Safety Event is free and open to the public.Event Details\n  Date: Friday\, August 21\, 2026\n  Time: 9:00 a.m.   Noon\n  Location: Rabers\, Farmington Road\, Peoria\n  Cost: Free
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<!DOCTYPE html><html><head><title></title></head><body aria-disabled="false"><p style='margin-right: 0in\; margin-left: 0in\; font-family: "Times New Roman"\, serif\;'>Peoria County seniors and are invited to attend a free community event focused on safety\, health\, and valuable local resources this summer.</p><p style='margin-right: 0in\; margin-left: 0in\; font-family: "Times New Roman"\, serif\;'>Peoria County TRIAD will host its annual <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Senior Safety Event</strong> on <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Friday\, August 21\, 2026</strong>\, as a celebration of National Senior Citizens Day. The event will take place from <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">9:00 a.m. to noon</strong> at Rabers.</p><p style='margin-right: 0in\; margin-left: 0in\; font-family: "Times New Roman"\, serif\;'>The event is designed to connect seniors with local safety resources\, health information\, and community services while enjoying a fun and welcoming atmosphere.</p><p style='margin-right: 0in\; margin-left: 0in\; font-family: "Times New Roman"\, serif\;'>Attendees will be able to visit <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">numerous vendor booths</strong> offering helpful information\, free giveaways\, and opportunities to learn about services available throughout Peoria County. Guests will also receive a <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">free Peoria County TRIAD tote bag</strong> to carry home their information and goodies.</p><p style='margin-right: 0in\; margin-left: 0in\; font-family: "Times New Roman"\, serif\;'>A <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">free lunch and beverages</strong> will be provided for all attendees\, along with the chance to win <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">great prizes</strong> donated by local partners. Attendees can also purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a Rabers Meat Bundle.</p><p style='margin-right: 0in\; margin-left: 0in\; font-family: "Times New Roman"\, serif\;'>Representatives from the Peoria County Sheriff&#39\;s Office will also have a <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">prescription drug disposal bin</strong> on site\, allowing residents to safely dispose of <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">unused or outdated medications</strong>. Old used cell phones will also be accepted and disposed of by the Sheriff&rsquo\;s Office.</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt\; font-family: Aptos\, sans-serif\; line-height: 18.4px\;">The program will begin with welcoming remarks from Chris Watkins\, followed by our <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">keynote speaker\, Lindsey Nance\, with&nbsp\;</strong>Tazwood Community Services. She will provide great support and resources for seniors. Specifically- LIHEAP\, water bills\, car support\, yard support.</p><p style='margin-right: 0in\; margin-left: 0in\; font-family: "Times New Roman"\, serif\;'>Organizers encourage residents to <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">bring friends\, family members\, and neighbors</strong> to enjoy the event together.</p><p style='margin-right: 0in\; margin-left: 0in\; font-family: "Times New Roman"\, serif\;'>&ldquo\;This event is a great opportunity for seniors to connect with helpful services\, learn ways to stay safe\, and enjoy time with others in the community\,&rdquo\; organizers said.</p><p style='margin-right: 0in\; margin-left: 0in\; font-family: "Times New Roman"\, serif\;'>The <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Peoria County TRIAD Senior Safety Event</strong> is <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">free and open to the public</strong>.</p><p style='margin-right: 0in\; margin-left: 0in\; font-family: "Times New Roman"\, serif\;'><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Event Details</strong><br />&bull\; <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Date:</strong> Friday\, August 21\, 2026<br />&bull\; <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Time:</strong> 9:00 a.m. &ndash\; Noon<br />&bull\; <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Location:</strong> Rabers\, Farmington Road\, Peoria<br />&bull\; <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Cost:</strong> Free</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt\; font-family: Aptos\, sans-serif\; line-height: 18.4px\;"><br /></p></body></html>
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