
Carla Clark | For The Republic Dan Mustard, executive director of Mill Race Center, at left, reads the name of the winner of the gift basket from White River Dental as Elizabeth Hardisty and Adelina Smith look on during the Senior Expo at Mill Race Center, Columbus, Ind., Friday, August 18, 2023.
The 2023 Senior Expo at Mill Race Center attracted hundreds on Friday, who turned out to explore a variety of services available for older adults in the Columbus community.
Vendors staffed by employees offered giveaways and door prizes and the Four Seasons Retirement Center offered samples from the center’s chef.
Sponsors were The Republic, Mill Race Center, Four Seasons Retirement Center, Columbus Regional Health and MyTru Advantage.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Cathy Foist, at left, talks with Reagan Jones and Bev Rollins of Bartholomew County Health and Living during the Senior Expo at Mill Race Center, Columbus, Ind., Friday, August 18, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Betty Shinolt, at left, asks Conner Swank, Alliance for Substance Abuse Progress, about their services and what is available during the Senior Expo at Mill Race Center, Columbus, Ind., Friday, August 18, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Margaret Payne plays the Prize Drop game at the MyTrue Advantage booth during the Senior Expo at Mill Race Center, Columbus, Ind., Friday, August 18, 2023.
Carla Clark | For the Republic Kristi Petro, Medicare advantage product specialist with MyTrue Advantage, at left, Barb Parris, center and Cathy Pavey, at right, during the Senior Expo at Mill Race Center, Columbus, Ind., Friday, August 18, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Georgie Robertson and Jessica Olsen, employees of Traditions of Columbus, take time to visit the other booths during the Senior Expo at Mill Race Center, Columbus, Ind., Friday, August 18, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Sondra Bolte, at left, gets a free blood pressure check from Kim Reed at the Columbus Regional Health booth during the Senior Expo at Mill Race Center, Columbus, Ind., Friday, August 18, 2023.
Carla Clark | For the Republic People visit vendor booths to learn about the products and services available to help individuals to age well during the Senior Expo at Mill Race Center, Columbus, Ind., Friday, August 18, 2023.
Carla Clark | For the Republic People visit vendor booths to learn about the products and services available to help individuals to age well during the Senior Expo at Mill Race Center, Columbus, Ind., Friday, August 18, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Vendors, at left, answer questions and hand out literature and gifts to people attending the Senior Expo at Mill Race Center, Columbus, Ind., Friday, August 18, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic David Hyde, Jr., AIM Media Indiana marketing and events manager, at left, and Steve Swails, AIM Media group circulation director, during the Senior Expo at Mill Race Center, Columbus, Ind., Friday, August 18, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic People mingle during the Senior Expo at Mill Race Center, Columbus, Ind., Friday, August 18, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic John Kixmiller, MRC ambassador, at left, talks with Junior Roberts during the Senior Expo at Mill Race Center, Columbus, Ind., Friday, August 18, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Valerie Baute, outreach manager Bartholomew County Public Library, at left and Stella Collins at the BCPL booth during the Senior Expo at Mill Race Center, Columbus, Ind., Friday, August 18, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Joanne Kirby, at left and Bob Kirby eat strawberry shortcakes on waffles during the Senior Expo at Mill Race Center, Columbus, Ind., Friday, August 18, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Sue Lamborn, manager at Thrive Alliance, at left, shows Peggy Wampler the robotic cardinal, dog and cat that can be beneficial in dementia care during the Senior Expo at Mill Race Center, Columbus, Ind., Friday, August 18, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Alisha Miller, administrator at Willow Crossing Health and Rehab, clockwise from left, demonstrates the foldable fans, as Julie Nugent, admissions/marketing coordinator and Colleen Coleman look on during the Senior Expo at Mill Race Center, Columbus, Ind., Friday, August 18, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic At the Four Seasons Retirement Community booths, Sean Rivas and David Siegler, at left, prepare strawberry shortcake on waffles, as people receive information and literature about Four Seasons Retirement Community at other tables, during the Senior Expo at Mill Race Center, Columbus, Ind., Friday, August 18, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic At the Four Seasons Retirement Community booths, Sean Rivas and David Siegler, at left, prepare strawberry shortcake on waffles, as people receive information and literature about Four Seasons Retirement Community at other tables, during the Senior Expo at Mill Race Center, Columbus, Ind., Friday, August 18, 2023.



