The 10th annual Three Rivers Edition Senior Expo was held May 14 at the White County Fairgrounds in Searcy. The expo was sponsored by Unity Health, First Security Bank, Renee Taylor Travel Co. and the Three Rivers Edition of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Free health screenings were offered at the event. Seniors had an opportunity to gather with other seniors, as well as play bingo, meet vendors and register for giveaways. First Security Bank provided lunch for attendees, and Renee Taylor Travel Co. gave away a Branson getaway for two, including two nights of lodging with dinner and a show. Entertainment was provided by Jay and The Twilighters.
From left, Elizabeth Leaver, Anna Brumfield, Ashley Fancher and Carmen Clark work the Unity Health booth, which provided free health screenings for seniors attending the event.
From left, Linda Matthew and Betty Lercher learn about emergency care from NorthStar EMS staff members Samuel Pike and Danna Short.
Holly Sanchez, left, of William Chiropractic Wellness Center shares information about the center’s programs with Dale and Taylor Orean.
From left, Tim Reilly and Brandon Moss work First Security Bank’s Teal Grill during the expo. First Security Bank provided lunch for attendees.
Alice Chambers visits with Dr. Kevin Tripp of Sound Advice Hearing Doctors.
From left, ASU-Searcy Practical Nursing Program students and instructors Kimberly Waldrop, student; Sarah Flores, student; Gail Burton, instructor; and Sherry Kendrick, student, assist in serving the attending seniors.
From left, Marie Golla and Joyce James visit with Anastasiya Jenkins of Summit Hospice.
Carrie Ann Washington receives a health screening, sponsored by United Health, from Arkansas State University Searcy nursing student Lauren Smith.
From left, Rebecca Jones of Christopher Homes’ Searcy location and Jean Trice with the Augusta location talk with Melissa Priddy about housing.
Vivian Mosby, from left, poses with Christy Campbell and Amber Miller, a pharmacy tech and pharmacist from Lowery Drug.
Brenda Spence and Leslie Welch dance to music performed by Jay and the Twilighters.