Mark your calendars, Bay Area seniors! The 2024 St. Charles County Senior Fair is gearing up to be a community gathering you wouldn't want to miss, complete with health checkups, ice cream, and a chance to mingle with local businesses all in one morning.

Set for Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon at St. Peters City Hall, this free event is thrown by the St. Peters Senior Advisory Committee and promises a bounty of resources and a dollop of fun, according to the City of St. Peters official announcement. Health screenings and flu shots will be available, the latter being gratis for the first 40 attendees, courtesy of Viva Bene and Sevi Health. Just remember to bring, your health insurance or Medicare card to get in on this deal.

Attendees will have the opportunity to explore offerings from dozens of vendors who understand the unique needs and interests of the senior demographic. Whether you're looking to enhance your lifestyle or find services that cater to the silver streak in your hair, the fair seems poised to serve up helpful information.

And let’s talk treats – while some go for the gold, this fair goes for the Blue Bell. Blue Bell Ice Cream will be on the scene to sweeten the day (while supplies last), so save a spot in your day for a scoop or two. For the health-conscious and sweet-toothed alike, it’s an added sprinkle of joy in the day's festivities, as mentioned by the City of St. Peters.

If you're planning to attend, jot down the address: One St. Peters Centre Blvd., St. Peters, MO, 63376. Whether for the flu shot, the ice cream, or the good company, the St. Charles County Senior Fair seems to be shaping up as a spot where wisdom doesn't just walk - it struts, as stated by the City of St. Peters.