FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 24^th, 2012

Paulsen Holds Seniors Fair with Identity Theft Seminar

Wednesday, May 2^nd, Minnetonka Community Center

Eden Prairie, MN - Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) is holding a free Seniors Fair on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, for area seniors. The Seniors Fair will include representatives from area organizations (listed below) that will be on hand to answer questions on topics such as Medicare, Social Security, Veterans Affairs, home healthcare, and senior housing. Health screenings for hearing and blood pressure, as well as free disposal of unwanted prescriptions and other household medications will also be available.  

During the event, The Minnesota Financial Crimes Task Forces and the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Department will give a seminar on ways to prevent identity theft and mail, internet, and telephone fraud.  

WHO:   Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03)

WHAT:   Seniors Fair and Identity Theft Seminar

WHEN: Wednesday, May 2, 2012

               10:00 am – 11:00 am - Identity Theft Seminar 

               11:00 am – 2:00 pm – Senior Fair

WHERE:  Minnetonka Community Center

                 14600 Minnetonka Blvd.

                  Minnetonka, MN

Participating Organizations (as of 4.23) include:  

AARP, Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging, Lutheran Social Services, Medica, Alzheimer’s Association, Senior Outreach & Community Services, H.O.M.E. Services, Store to Door, Sholom Homes, JFCS, Baywood Home Care, Sarah Care, GrandCare demonstration, Melanoma Awareness, Thrifty White Pharmacy, Healthways Wellness Programs, Silver Sneakers, Target Clinics, Starkey and SoundPoint Audiology, Hennepin County Sheriff’s Department  

Participants are not required to RSVP.  For more information on the event, please visit:  www.paulsen.house.gov or call (952) 405-8510

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