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Louwanna Johnson talks with Community Ed director Erin Bates during Wednesday's Senior Day at Veterans Park. Aside from the wind, the weather was great and lots of people turned out for a good time and plenty of information.
The senior citizens turned out early for the fifth annual Cloquet Senior Day, and found lots of vendors, food trucks and information waiting for them.
Almost 30 vendors lined the walkways southeast of the picnic shelter at Veterans Park, offering everything from jewelry and cookware to cleaning services and free newspapers, plus a wide array of booths simply offering information about local resources for more than 150 seniors, plus plenty of free swag for the taking. WKLK's Dwight Cadwell announced the many giveaway prizes, and a slate of speakers took turns sharing their expertise, including legal aid, hospice care and social services.
The annual event is sponsored by Northwoods Credit Union and Reliable Insurance Agency.
"It was a good turnout, although a little windy," said Northwoods digital marketing specialist Cade Pierson of an afternoon that saw vendors scrambling to stop their offerings from flying away. "I think folks like the resources - things like hospice, online scams, health - being free and together in one place."
