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Nicole Donaldson and her crew at West Shore Senior Services put together a seniors expo in hopes of creating connections and keeping seniors at home longer.

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Now the West Shore Senior Services group connects people with services. The group of 50 work in a variety of fields including downsizing, housing, financial, companion and home care.

Dozens of vendors will be on hand, including the availability of flu shots plus a natural alternative, during the seniors expo Oct. 26 at St. MaryB次元官网网址檚 Anglican Church on Metchosin Road from 10 a.m. 4 p.m.