MIDDLETOWN— Honoring the silver lining generation is the reason for the annual Senior Summit.
It is a special day dedicated to Lake County seniors and elders. This year the event will be held at Twin Pine Resort and Casino in Middletown, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., on Saturday, April 27. Entry is free to seniors 60 and over.
Organizers noted that the popular event has exceeded expectations in prior years. “We are planning for 250,” said event organizer Olga Martin Steele. “We can add a few more but we are asking folks to pre-register by April 19 to ensure we have enough food and seats,” she said.
Online registration is the best way to sign up (www.lakecountysilverfoundation.com) but those who prefer can register by calling 707-998-1302. Another way to register is by filling out the applications “old school,” which will be available at most senior centers in the County.
The theme for the third annual summit is health and wellness. The Silver Foundation has again partnered with Hospice Services of Lake County who is taking reservations for the vendor fair booths.
“We’ll have 25 booths with information to help us stay healthy in our silver years, every booth will be loaded with useful information you must have,” said Foundation Board member Gene Paleno. Those interested in reserving a booth should contact Kristy Weiss of Hospice Services at 707-263-6270, ext. 112 or kweiss@lakecountyhospice.org.
“The event will feature a fabulous lunch, entertainment by the Clearlake Clikkers and the Mendo-Lake Singers, information booths, raffles every 30 minutes, Inspirational Senior Awards, a keynote speaker and more,” said Silver Foundation founder and president, Jim Steele. “And for those who enjoy a game of chance, the event hosts, the Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians, are throwing in some free play to boot,” he said.
Rae Eby-Carl, also a Foundation Board member said, “I attended the first and second summits. It’s just wonderful to see our silver generation treated with such honor and respect. I will be at the registration desk along with other volunteers to greet everyone that comes through the door. I can’t wait to see all the familiar faces as well as newcomers,” she said.
Inspired by seniors for seniors, the day is one of a kind. “There’s nothing else like this in Lake County,” said Steele. “One of the event highlights is when we give out the Inspirational Senior Awards. It gives you a sense of how much seniors have done for, and given back to, the community,” he said.
For information on how you can support the Silver Foundation or to sponsor this year or next year’s Senior Summit, call 707-998-1302 or visit the lakecountysilverfoundation.com website.
