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Annual Senior Expo

Senior Expo 27th anniversary Celebration

A HENRY FORD HEALTH EVENT SPONSOR

Thursday, October 6, 2022

Keynote Speaker:

Charlie Langton, Attorney, Broadcaster and Life Coach

 

ST CLAIR SHORES/GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI – Gather your neighbors, family and friends because it is time for the special 27th Anniversary Celebration of the annual premiere lifestyle and health expo for active adults. See what is happening from healthcare to finances and fitness. The 2022 Senior Expo is hosted at the Assumption Cultural Center, located in the communities of St. Clair Shores and Grosse Pointe Woods. The Expo provides area adults with an abundance of informative exhibits, educational seminars, interactive experiences, valuable resources, luncheon and entertainment for today’s senior lifestyles. Assumption is pleased to announce that Henry Ford Health is the Event Sponsor for the 2022 Senior Expo and will provide free boxed lunches to-go to attendees.

Each year Senior Expo hosts more than 1,500 seniors, their families and caregivers. For 27 years, this eastside community-based committee has dedicated itself to offering a day of health, wellness, recreation and community resource information to help design a happy, healthy and secure lifestyle.

Visitors will enjoy over 50 exhibitors offering information on healthcare, recreation, self-improvement, retail products, managed care, physical training, financial and legal advice, to name a few. Popular Workshops include Food is Medicine, Ask the Elder Law Attorney, Medicare Counseling, Ask the Physician, Ask the Nutritionist. On-site Health Screenings from area health facilities include: spine evaluation, blood pressure, knee pain/arthritis/physical therapy screening, carotidal artery, mini chair massages, ultrasound, and more. Also taking place is a Community Resource Center that includes VA information, Medicare information and much more.  Senior Super Tent includes Exercise and Fitness Evaluation, Balance and Fall Risk Assessment, BMI Screening, Recumbent Bikes and more.

Keynote Speaker recognizing the 27th Anniversary Expo:

9:30 a.m.: Charlie Langton, Attorney, Life Coach, Broadcaster, Fox 2 News, WWJ News Radio 950

 

A complimentary take-home box luncheon will be provided by Henry Ford Health.

 

The Resource Guide, a valuable book for adults of available services throughout the Metro area, is distributed at Expo and remains a useful reference all year through. The Guide is developed by the Senior Expo Committee and is made available at hospitals, city offices, libraries, and committee facilities.

 

Senior Expo Committee members who have planned for the event all year long include:

Joan De Ronne and Olga Cardasis, Assumption Cultural Center; Dr. Ken Hamilton, Sarah Mcghie, Bill Hamilton, Harper Chiropractic Center; Frank Tassone, Henry Ford Health; Terri Murphy, Hope Senior

Home Care; Heidi Uhlig, The Helm At the Boll Life Center; Anne Carroll, Cranberry Park at ShorePointe Assisted Living; Dr. Veena Panthangi M.D., Ascension; Bryan Owens, Hearing Loss and Treatment

Center; Rachel Nagorsen, American House, Lakeshore; Roman Hammes, Community Representative.

 

Don’t miss the opportunity to include your company in this worthwhile event.  Sponsorship and vendor sites are still available.

 

If there are unanswered questions about resources for today’s seniors as well as caring for an adult family member or friend, come to the Senior Expo for those answers and the latest information available for a population living longer, more active and healthier lives. A memorable day is guaranteed.

 

Doors open at 8:15 a.m. Expo hours are 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free shuttle is provided by Cranberry Park for convenient parking at Grosse Pointe Woods Lakefront Park. For further information, call (586) 779-6111.

 

Assumption Cultural Center is located at 21800 Marter Rd., in the communities of St. Clair Shores and the Grosse Pointes.

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