State Sen. Lesser Hosts Annual Event For Senior Citizens

WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Paul Tuthill

Published June 19, 2019 at 9:56 AM EDT

A state senator from western Massachusetts this week will host what has become an increasingly popular event.

State Senator Eric Lesser’s “Thrive After 55” is a one- stop shop for seniors looking for information about almost any life-style topic from food and nutrition, personal finances, legal questions, and healthcare.

The Democrat from Longmeadow is hosting this year’s event Friday June 21^st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Field House at Springfield College.

WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill spoke with Lesser.

More information is available on line or by calling 413-526-6501.

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