Article by Stuart Rosenthal, Editor of The Beacon newspaper
(Posted 2023 October)
The Beacon newspaper is pleased to announce the return of its in-person 50+Expos this October. Thousands of older adults and their families are expected to attend the free annual events, featuring a range of valuable resources, informative speakers, health screenings, volunteer opportunities and entertaining activities tailored to their interests and needs.
This year's 50+Expos will be held at two locations:
- Springfield Town Center, Springfield, Virginia – Sunday, October 15, noon-4 p.m.
- Silver Spring Civic Building, Silver Spring, Maryland – Sunday, October 22, noon-4 p.m.
In Springfield, the Beacon is proud to partner with the Fairfax County Area Agency on Aging’s annual "Venture into Volunteering Fair”, featuring more than 35 government agencies and nonprofits offering exciting volunteer opportunities.
At the Silver Spring Expo, hear a captivating "Keynote Conversation" between the Beacon's publisher and veteran journalist, radio host and TV news anchor, Tony Perkins, renowned for his work with NBC4 and MAJIC 102.3.
Both locations will host a diverse array of exhibitors, including government agencies, nonprofits and local businesses. Attendees will be able to obtain valuable information about pertinent topics such as retirement communities, home remodeling, financial planning, healthcare, travel, fitness, senior services and much more. Parking is free at or near both venues.
Ensuring the health and well-being of attendees is also a top priority. The Expos will provide a number of important vaccines, including the latest Covid vaccine, the newly-approved RSV vaccine, regular and high-dose flu shots, Shingrix (shingles), pneumonia and tetanus vaccines (as available). Bring your Medicare card if you have one.
To encourage proactive health management, free health screenings for blood pressure, glaucoma, blood glucose and cholesterol will also be offered.
The 50+Expos would not be possible without the generous support of our local sponsors. Gold Sponsors are AARP Virginia and Brandywine Living at Potomac; Silver Sponsors include Giant Pharmacy, Johns Hopkins Health Plans, Maryland Relay, Adventist HealthCare, Pepco, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Asbury Methodist Village; and Bronze sponsors are AARP Maryland, Harmony Senior Living, Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay, Housing Initiative Partnership, Five Star Premier Residences of Chevy Chase, United Healthcare Medicare, Xfinity, Autumn Lake Healthcare, Montgomery County Recreation, Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services, and Fairfax Area Agency on Aging.
For additional information, or to inquire about sponsorship, exhibiting or volunteering opportunities at either Expo, please contact us at 301-949-9766 or visit TheBeaconNewspapers.com/50expos.
Join us this fall as we celebrate and empower older adults and their families with a wealth of resources, connections and support at the 50+Expos in Virginia and Maryland!
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