Somerville-Cambridge ElderFair: Bigger and Better than Ever

These neighbors were among 250 older people from Cambridge and Somerville who attended Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services' (SCES) ElderFair on Saturday, May 22 nd at the Powder House School in Somerville . The senior citizens were treated to a free lunch, music, dancing, door prizes and health screenings, all in honor of Older Americans Month.

First-time attendees Myrtle Garro, Mary O'Connor and Jean Brisbane also gave the fair rave reviews. "We'll be back next year," said Garro. "It's a lot of fun."

According to John O'Neill, Executive Director of SCES, "ElderFair is our way of recognizing the contributions of the older Americans living in our community." SCES helps older people remain safe and independent in their own homes by providing a wide range of supportive services. In addition, SCES offers aging-related information and advice to caregivers, family members, and community members.

In addition to 21 participating aging and health-related agencies who provided free information and health screenings, for the first time ever, the Dana-Farber Mammogram Van visited Somerville . 25 participants at ElderFair received free mammograms. Sponsoring organizations and donors included Harvard University , Dunkin Donuts, and the Boston Red Sox.

Pearl Street residents, Dolores Ventre, Elizabeth Marciello and Annette O'Donnell put ElderFair on their calendars every year. According to Ventre, "We wouldn't miss it."

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