Visit the Center of Town – the Senior Center!
Meet us at the crossroads where Living Longer and Living Well intersect! Step into Senior Town at the Power of Age Expo and discover all that BCDA’s 21 Senior Centers have to offer.
Take a micro-class at one of our program hubs: learn a quick French phrase or test your knowledge at the Learning Center, get creative with hands-on projects at the Creative Center, or jump into a line dance or yoga session at the Fitness Center. Stop by the Café, hosted by the BCDA Nutrition Office, to enjoy a snack and a bite-sized nutrition talk.
Explore even more: visit the Tech Hub to see how our OPAL Center brings virtual programs right to your home, or plan your next adventure at the Travel Hub. You can even make a difference by donating old smartphones and small electronics for recycling—helping protect endangered animal habitats and supporting seniors in need during the holidays.
BCDA senior centers bring people together, offering programs and connections that help you live well as you live longer. A stop at the Senior Center of Town at the Expo is your first step on the path to thriving!
Art Against Ageism
The Own Your Age Photo Booth initiative is a fun and creative way to tackle ageism while advancing positive age beliefs. With a colorful backdrop that encourages participants to “own their ages,” the booth serves to dismantle age bias by encouraging participants to “say” their ages with an artistic creation of their own for all to see during the event and on social media. Bring your best smile and maybe a friend or
two to take a photo to capture the day.
Preventative Screenings: Invest Time in Your Health
Health screenings enable you to find out if you have a particular disease or condition even if you do not have any symptoms/signs of disease. Screenings involve the use of tests, physical examinations or other procedures to detect disease early in people who look or feel well. Early detection, followed by treatment and good control of the condition can result in better outcomes and lowers the risk of serious complications. It is important to get yourself screened even if you feel healthy.
Taking advantage of the various free health screenings offered at the Expo could save your life.
- If your screening results are normal—Continue to go for a regular screening at the recommended frequency, as screening only detects health conditions that are present at the time of screening.
- If you develop signs or symptoms after your screening—See your doctor, do not wait for your next screening.
- If your screening results are abnormal—Follow up with your doctor immediately, even if you feel well.