2nd Annual Town of Barnstable 55+ Community Safety Day
(Hyannis, MA – September 13, 2023)The Town of Barnstable, the Barnstable Adult Community Center, the Friends of the Barnstable Council on Aging, Barnstable Police, and the five Fire Districts would like to invite YOU to participate in our 2nd “55+ COMMUNITY SAFETY DAY” on Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 10am-4pm at the Barnstable Adult Community Center.
What is 55+ Community Safety Day?
This event will bring fun, educational, and safety resources to our Communities’ older adults all in one place at the Barnstable Adult Community Center.
Public safety and community partners will provide older residents with the real world tools and information to keep them safe in their home, online, and in their neighborhood.
- Practice and understand fire safety in the home
- Free wellness checks
- Outdoor protection advice
- Learn to spot and report internet and phone scams
- Discover all the safety resources available to Barnstable residents.
Organization Info
The Town of Barnstable and its extensive public safety resources, including all five Fire Departments, Police Department and Council on Aging, come together in one convenient location to provide 55+ residents the tools to safely navigate all this special place offers at home, on the road and in the community.
LIVE DEMOS, Knowledge Tables and FREE Refreshments!
Learn from the safety experts in our community with over 30 professional and government agencies participating at the event. The day will feature live demonstrations, knowledge tables to ask questions and healthy snacks to enjoy or take home.
Here are some examples of planned demonstrations that will provide skills to help the 55+ Community:
- Identifying SCAMS & PHISHING online
- Practice your home Fire Extinguisher skills
- Learn to Prepare for Emergencies and Severe Weather Events
- Explore the inside of an Ambulance and EMS apparatus
And MANY more!
WHERE & WHEN is the 55+ Community Safety Day?
The location of “55+ COMMUNITY SAFETY DAY” will be the Barnstable Adult Community Center at 825 Falmouth Road, Hyannis MA on Thursday, September 28th from 10am-4pm.
For more information, please contact the Barnstable Adult Community Center at 508-862-4750.
We hope to see you there!
