PRESS PHOTOS BY DEBBIE GALBRAITH State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-187th, invited senior constituents, along with their family members and caregivers, to a Senior Expo Sept. 28 in Lower Macungie Township. This free event, co-sponsored by St. Luke's University Health Network, was held at the Lower Macungie Township Community Center, 3450 Brookside Road. Dozens of exhibitors from local, state and federal agencies, along with a variety of senior-focused organizations, participated and offered information about programs and services designed to meet the needs of older residents. The event included a light lunch and door prizes. ABOVE: Art Persing, of Lower Macungie and Veronica Jorge, of Macungie, stand with state Rep. Ryan Makenzie, R-187th, during the Senior Expo Sept. 28.

Marti Haller, director of marketing for Country Meadows, center, stands with George and Cheryl Caldarelli, of Lower Macungie.

Brian and Jean Nagle, of Macungie, talk with Director of Veterans Affairs for Lehigh County Thomas L. Applebach at the Senior Expo.

Rhondi Nachlis talks with seniors about their insurance needs. See additional photos at lvpnews.com.

Theresa Podguski, with AAA, talks with Gail Fields, of Mertztown about the many services AAA offers.

Jack D'Andrea, of Kutztown and Tyler Kunz, of Allentown, talk with residents about Macungie Ambulance services.

Terri Snyder, of Breingsville, Kay Sheere, of Bethlehem, Carol Litzenberger, of South Whitehall and Christine Minner, of Wescosville, enjoy a complimentary lunch of hot dogs, chips, water and candy at the Senior Expo Sept. 28.

Raymond and Sharon Dickerson, of Macungie enjoy lunch at the Senior Expo.

Members of the staff for state Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-187th, talk with seniors as they get their lunch at the Senior Expo. Over 400 residents were expected to attend the event at the Lower Macungie Township Community Center.