2015 ASCOG Senior Day Poetry Contest Deadline Fast Approaching

     The Association of South Central Oklahoma Governments (ASCOG) will host a Senior Health Fair Day on September 24, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Stephens County Fair Grounds.  Individuals 60 or older who live in Caddo, Comanche, Cotton, Grady, Jefferson, McClain, Stephens and Tillman counties are eligible to compete in multiple contests featured during the event. There will be a Poetry contest, Spelling Bee Contest, a Photography Contest, and Art and Crafts contests. 

     The fast approaching deadline for the Poetry Contest is August 1.  All contestants must be 60 years of age or older and may submit up to three poems they personally authored.

     There will also be blood pressure checks, blood sugar checks and other wellness checks.  There will be door prizes throughout the day, Bingo, live entertainment, lunch provided by ASCOG, and much, much more.  Those who would like to set up a booth to sell arts, crafts, or other products will be permitted with a nominal booth registration fee.

     Certified Medicare Counselors will be available to answer your questions about Medicare.

     For registration, rules and entry forms, please contact Allison Everett at (580)736-7983.  

     Funding for this conference is provided in part by state and Older Americans Act funds from ASCOG AAA and DHS Aging Services.  It is the policy of ASCOG AAA to serve all individuals who are eligible for its programs without regard to race, national origin, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age or disability.