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LUZERNE COUNTY - State Senators Lisa Baker (R-20th) and John Yudichak (D-14th) and State Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-120th) are inviting area senior citizens to their 2016 Luzerne County Senior Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the 109th Field Artillery Armory, 280 Market St., Wilkes-Barre.This is the sixth year this free event is being held and the first time for Rep. Kaufer to be co-hosting.The Senior Expo will feature more than 100 vendors from state agencies, health care systems, insurers and other senior-related organizations who will be providing answers to questions and useful information about their programs.In addition, there will be free refreshments, giveaways and free health screenings. Flu shots will also be available for free with an insurance card.There will be information related to government services, Social Security, health care and insurance, legal issues and fraud protection, senior financial issues and exercise and nutrition tips.The event attracts more than 1,000 seniors annually and for the first time, the Luzerne County Transportation Authority is offering bus service to the expo from area senior centers and high rise apartment buildings. If seniors are interested in this service they can call 570-288-9356.Attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to be distributed to area food pantries.For more information contact Sen. Yudichak&#8217;s office at 570-740-2434; Sen. Baker&#8217;s office at 570-675-3931; or Rep. Kaufer&#8217;s office at 283-1001.

Luzerne County Senior Expo to be held