On Saturday, Oct. 22 the older population of Lincoln County will be able to attend an free event designed just for them. The Lincoln County Triad is sponsoring their 16th annual Senior Appreciation Day at the Boothbay Elementary School from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You do not have to register in advance - just come.

There will be over 30 exhibitors on hand with information of all kinds plus health screenings, free flu shots, and information for all stages of life with an emphasis on living well as one ages. The Triad will be distributing free emergency cell phones and File of Life packets. Both of these are long time projects of the Lincoln County Triad.

The vendors are always eager to talk to visitors and this becomes a “one-stop” shopping opportunity for senior services.

Best of all, there is the traditional free hot dog and baked bean lunch with brownie sundaes for dessert. Door prizes provided by the exhibitors will be awarded after lunch.

On Saturday, Oct. 22, before, or after visiting Senior Appreciation Day, drop your unused, expired and unwanted medications off at a Medication Collection Day site. They may be taken to one of five drop off locations in Lincoln County, also 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sites are Lincoln Health, Miles Campus in Damariscotta, Lincoln County Communications Building in Wiscasset, Town Office in Boothbay Harbor, Waldoboro Police Department at the Town Office Building and Sheepscot Valley Health Care in Whitefield.

The Lincoln County Triad is a three way partnership between senior citizens, law enforcement officials and community service agencies. Volunteers work to enhance service delivery to the older citizens of Lincoln County.

Through an event such as Senior Appreciation Day, Triad provides an opportunity for seniors to express concerns about their physical and financial security with law enforcement and service providers.