Orange County Insight March 2024

Registration Open for Thrive Beyond 55 Conference Hosted by Orange County Triad

By: Orange County Communications

On Tuesday, April 16, Orange County Triad will once again host its popular “ Thrive Beyond 55 Conference. ” This event is open to all ages, but is specifically designed with citizens 55 and older in mind. This spring ’ s conference will be hosted by Lake of the Woods Church, located at 1 Church Lane, Locust Grove, VA 22508, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It will be open to the public, and is not restricted to Lake residents. Admission for this event is free, but registration is required to help gather an accurate lunch count. That ’ s right, light refreshments and lunch will be provided! enjoy insightful presentations by the Better Business Bureau, local law enforcement, and more! Vendors will be present onsite to discuss programs and services they offer, especially those focused on the senior community. There will even be door prizes! Attendees will Lunch will be provided at the event.

Deputy Ron Kesner, Triad Coordinator, speaks with Triad Volunteer Loretta Hernandez at a prior Thrive Beyond 55 Conference.

Again, this event is offered free of charge but registration is required. To register for this informative event, please email your full name to OCTRiad@gmail.com, or call (540) 661 - 6156. Leave your full name and contact number if your call is answered by voicemail. Registration will be open until April 8, 2024. Triad is an integral part of community policing, with a focus on reducing unwarranted fear of crime and improving the quality of life for seniors. Triad programs include distribution of Guardian Alert 911 pendants, Project Lifesaver location wristbands, emergency identification wristbands, the File of Life medical history resource for first responders, and more. Learn more about Triad in Orange County on the Orange County website ’ s Triad page.

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