HERNANDO, Miss. (May 9, 2022) – The Hernando Farmers Market will offer six senior-themed days, on the third Saturday of each month from May through October, sponsored by Shared Health Mississippi, a health insurance company specializing in Dual Eligible Special Needs plans for those who qualify for Medicare and Medicaid coverage.

The Hernando Farmers Market offers special activities for visitors throughout the season. “This year, we are pleased to announce a partnership with Shared Health Mississippi to launch Senior Days, which will give senior citizens a place to improve their health and well-being,” said Gia Matheny, Hernando Community Development Director. “Seniors can enjoy a variety of agricultural products and create meaningful friendships with other seniors when we host senior activities.”

The Hernando Farmers Market hosts a great number of shoppers throughout the season, many of whom are senior citizens. Through funding from Shared Health Mississippi, seniors will receive a $5 token to purchase anything they choose from the Farmers Market vendors. Funding will also provide fun activities for those 55 and older, though everyone is encouraged to participate in the activities to stay active and healthy.

“Shared Health Mississippi believes in the importance of investing in our local communities across the state,” said John Cole, Chief Executive Officer of Shared Health. “We’re proud to partner with the Hernando Farmers Market to offer six Senior Days for community members to enjoy, and fun ways to educate our aging population on ways to lead healthier, happier lives.”

 The first Senior Day of the season will be held on Saturday, May 14, prior to the Optimist Club’s A’Fair. Senior Days will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month, starting in June, at the front of the DeSoto County Courthouse. Activities will include fellowship, exercise classes, music, crafts, and demonstrations.

About the Hernando Farmers Market   

The Hernando Farmers Market is located on the quaint historic Town Square and is open each Saturday from April through the end of October, featuring locally grown fruits and vegetables as well as fresh local milk, meat, pasture-raised eggs, local honey, canned and preserved items, knife sharpening, nursery plants, baked goods, cut flowers, herbs, and homemade crafts. Throughout the season, enjoy live music, free fitness classes and special events that will take place during market hours. For more information about the Hernando Farmer’s Market, visit cityofhernando.org.

About Shared Health Mississippi

Shared Health Mississippi is a subsidiary of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee reestabilished in 2014 with a mission to help managed care organizations offer specialized Medicare, Medicaid and Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) programs to their members. For more information about Shared Health Mississippi, visit sharedhealthms.com.