Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) will host activities for seniors and their families during the Illinois State Fair, August 13th-23rd, in Springfield. IDoA will have a lineup of special events in the air conditioned setting of the Illinois Building located near the fairground main gate. Monday, August 17 is Senior Day when attendees 60 years of age and older are admitted free to the fair. Some state fair Senior Day favorites include the “NOT SO Newlywed Game” where couples, age 50 years and older, test hose much they really know about their spouse. Later, IDoA will host the Illinois Senior Spelling Bee State Finals. Seniors who won regional competitions held across the state will correctly spell words until judges crown a spelling bee champion. And families are encouraged to pre-register for the “Grandparent Grandchild Contest”, when (on August 20) participants are judged on resemblance, costumes, talent, and interviews. To pre-register, call (217) 785-3390. For more information about the Department on Aging, call (800) 252-8966 or for hearing impaired (888) 206-1327, or log on to the website at www.illinois.gov/aging.