Scott County Senior Expo Friday

Scott County Senior Expo
Friday, Oct. 21, 8 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Shakopee High School (100 17th Avenue W)
Fee: $10 (includes lunch)

Older adults are invited to attend a day of exhibits, speakers, entertainment, prizes, food and fun at the Scott County Senior Expo 2011 at . Check in and breakfast will take place begin at 8 a.m.

Speakers include Bob Showers, avid Twins fan and author of "The Twins at the Met," who will share stories of his interviews with some of the Twins' great players from Harmon Killebrew to Rod Carew to Bert Blyleven.

Speaker Majorie Johnson, author of "Blue Ribbon Baking," is known for her award-winning entries at the Minnesota State Fair, taking home more than 2,500 ribbons. Recently, she has made many national television appearances including "The View" and "The Martha Stewart Show."

Deborah Dolan will talk on "Family Conversations: Aging Parents and Adult Children." She will look at planning for longevity and how to get organized as well as give pointers on how a family can hold a meaningful, proactive discussion among parents and adult children in an informal, question-and-answer presentation.

An array of exhibits and service providers also will be on hand to shaire informaiton about their services.

The event costs $10 and includes continental breakfast and lunch at 12:30 p.m. Transportation is available by calling SmartLink transit at (952) 496-8341. To register, pick up a form at the or have one emailed to you by contacting Sarah Foley at 952-233-9508 or emailing sfoley@ci.shakopee.mn.us.