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Senior Advisory Commission reports record turnout at health fair and new programs for volunteers
Summary
The Senior Advisory Commission gave a semiannual update highlighting five regular meetings, a new senior reading volunteer program, a revised senior resource guide, and the third annual Senior Health and Resource Fair (76 vendors, over 280 attendees).
Amy Glandon presented the Senior Advisory Commission’s semiannual update, summarizing the commission’s activities since January, including five regular meetings, one special meeting, and community events intended to connect seniors with services and volunteers.
Glandon said the third annual Senior Health and Resource Fair at the Performing Arts and Events Center had 76 vendors and more than 280 attendees. "This was the largest event that the commission has hosted with 76 vendors and over 280 attendees," she said. She also described the commission’s community outreach: a senior reading program with more than 20 volunteer readers placed in elementary and middle schools, partnerships with Federal Way Public Schools, and a printed 2025 senior resource guide sponsored by a local church and printed by a local press.
The commission reported that the health fair was fully funded through sponsorships, vendor fees and donations and carries a budget into next year. Upcoming activities include three more commission-connection luncheons and outreach events at the community center; the next luncheon was scheduled for June 18 with a presentation from Center Stage Theater.
Council members thanked the commission for organizing events and for the updated resource guide. The presentation was accepted as information only and no council action was required.
