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13th Annual MaineStreamers 2019 Senior Expo to Set Record

Free to all seniors, the Expo represents a unique opportunity for vendors to engage with over 1200 seniors in just four hours.

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The Office of Emergency Management will once again conduct blood pressure testing at the 13th Annual MaineStreamers 2019 Senior Expo Thursday, April 25, at Golf Mill Shopping Center in Niles.

Two award-winning vocalists, Denny Diamond and Maureen Christine, will bring their talents together to close out the day at Maine Township MaineStreamers β€œSwing into Spring” Senior Expo scheduled for Thursday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Golf Mill Shopping Center in Niles. A record setting 90 vendors will exhibit from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the dazzling musicians will perform between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. The 13th Annual Senior Expo promises entertainment, health screenings, information from businesses and organizations that provide services and products to make senior life better.

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β€œOur Expo represents a unique opportunity for vendors to engage with over 1200 seniors in just four hours,” says Laura J. Morask, Maine Township Supervisor.

The day kicks off with Early Bird Bingo sponsored by Athletico featuring gift cards to local restaurants for winners. The morning raffle will feature theater tickets, restaurant gift cards, movie tickets and more. Attendees can participate in a free Zumba class for beginners as well as an informational Senior Scam Prevention Program, sponsored by the Park Ridge Police Department. The afternoon raffle sponsored by Maine Township Supervisor Morask and the Maine Township Elected Officials will feature three $100 gift cards.

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Free to all seniors, the Senior Expo is sponsored by Maine Township, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Journal & Topics Newspapers, Senior News 50 and Better, Suburban Resource Guide for Seniors, and Parkway Bank.

β€œThe Senior Expo is a fun-filled day,” MaineStreamer Director Marie Dachniwsky said. β€œIt provides seniors with valuable information to enrich their lives.”

For information, call the MaineStreamers office at 847-297-2510, stop by Town Hall at 1700 Ballard Rd., Park Ridge, or the visit www.mainetown.com to explore all the resources and services available to senior residents.

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