Learn to ‘live life to the fullest’

Douglas County TRIAD is presenting the fifth annual seminar called "Living Life to the Fullest" on Thursday, June 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary's Education Center in Alexandria.

The event is free and open to the public. Registration begins at 9 a.m. There will be time to have coffee, visit vendors and have a free blood pressure screening.

Multiple sessions have been organized throughout the day, including:

9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Choose one of the following sessions - acupuncture, exercise, fire safety and raised garden beds.

10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Sessions include fire safety, home safety, Medicare and respiratory care.

11:15 a.m. to noon. Lunch is served free for anyone age 55 and better or $5 for all others.

12 to 12:45 p.m. Sessions include computer safety, understanding Syndrome X, Senior Linkage Line and dietary supplements and prescription interactions.

1 to 1:45 p.m. Sessions include computer safety, weather, aging eye and back health.

2 p.m. Door prizes will be given away. Must be present to win.

Pre-register by June 25 by calling Mary Krueger at (320) 762-3047 or e-mailing mary.krueger@mail.co.douglas.mn.us or Kathy Fischer at kfischer@stmaryalexandria.org.

If leaving a message, provide your name, phone number and how many will be attending the program.

Douglas County TRIAD consists of local law enforcement, public health officials, senior citizens entities and other service providers.

Our goal is to educate seniors about frauds and scams, assist with problem solving, and be a resource for all seniors in Douglas County

Tags: life, senior