Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick holding a bag with his name on it at Senior Fair

ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. (September 16, 2022) – This year Rockland Community College will hold its annual Senior Fair in the Eugene Levy Fieldhouse on September 22, from 10 am to 1 pm. The event, spearheaded by New York State Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick, will feature more than 80 vendors and exhibitors offering information and resources for attendees—including a pickleball tutorial. There will be breakout sessions on Medicare, budgeting and emergency savings, and a presentation from NYS Comptroller’s office of unclaimed funds. In addition, flu shots will be available this year. The college is located at 145 College Road in Suffern.

A free lunch will be provided by Rockland Community College, Hudson Valley Credit Union, Healthfirst, Aetna Insurance and AGA Medicare Options. There is no fee for seniors to attend and all Rockland County seniors are invited to take part in this informative and fun event.

More than 700 senior guests visited last year’s Senior Fair, and this year’s event is widely anticipated among seniors in Rockland. “I am really looking forward to it. It’s such a terrific way to connect with seniors and provide them with an opportunity to learn about resources, services, and programs that are available in Rockland,” said Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick. “There will be representatives from local, state and federal government, guest speakers, entertainment, and this year we’ve added pickleball, so bring your sneakers!”

About Rockland Community College, State University of New York
Rockland Community College (RCC), located in Suffern New York, provides purpose driven educational opportunities in a supportive, affordable, and accessible environment, empowering individuals to positively transform themselves and their communities. RCC welcomes students from diverse backgrounds who appreciate small class sizes and personal attention from a distinguished, award-winning faculty that includes Fulbright scholars and SUNY Distinguished Professors. Many graduates go on to top universities to further their education on their own or through RCCs institutional collaborations.

RCC is also proud to provide career training and professional development to adult learners looking to change careers or upgrade their skills through a variety of programs and educational opportunities including workforce training, certifications, and microcredentials. Many of the programs are developed with employers in the community in high demand industry areas to enable graduates to move into a new career upon graduation. More information can be found at sunyrockland.edu. Phone: (845) 574-4000

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