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Advocate Lutheran General joins sponsors for Swing into Spring

Designed to link seniors who need services with vendors who provide them, Maine Township's senior expo is accepting additional sponsors.

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Maine Township MaineStreamers Swing into Spring Senior Expo, which is scheduled for Friday, April 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Golf Mill Shopping Center, where seniors who need services are linked with the vendors who provide them, drew more than 1,900 last year. This year’s event is expected to draw close to 2,000 people.

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital has joined the list of sponsors for the 12th Annual Maine Township MaineStreamers Swing into Spring Senior Expo which is scheduled for Friday, April 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Golf Mill Shopping Center. Advocate Lutheran General joins Maine Township, The Journal & Topics Newspapers, Senior News 50 and Better, and Suburban Resource Guide for Seniors.

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Designed to link seniors who need services with vendors who provide them, Swing into Spring is accepting additional sponsors. The expo is expected to draw close to 2,000 people. Attendance was more than 1,900 last year. Those interested in a sponsorship or exhibit space may call Therese Tully at 224-257-4836, or email her at Ttully@mainetown.com.

“Our expo continues to be a signature event with our Maine Township senior population," said Township Supervisor Laura J. Morask. “Don’t forget to mark your calendars for April 20. We anticipate an exciting and fun day for all seniors.”

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Kicking off the fun, the popular Early Bird Bingo will be emceed and sponsored by Supervisor Morask. The Illinois Secretary of State Mobile Driver Services Facility is expected to be on hand for renewal, replacement and corrections to driver’s license/state identification cards, vision screening with a driver’s license renewal, vehicle sticker sales, motor voter registration and organ/tissue donor information and registration. Other state and regional agencies regularly exhibit as well.

Vito Zatto, a Las Vegas-style entertainer, will entertain audiences as well. Zatto’s high-energy entertainment transports audiences to a Vegas nightclub with a show that includes songs, impersonations, and comedy with audience participation encouraged.

For more information about Maine Township and its MaineStreamers department, call 847-297-2510 or visit the Maine Township website at www.mainetownship.com where you can download exhibitor and sponsors information and forms.

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