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The Beacon newspaper’s annual in-person 50+Expos return this month. Thousands of older adults and their families are expected to attend the free 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, from noon to 4 p.m.

Silver Spring Civic Building, Silver Spring, Maryland — Sunday, October 22, from noon to 4 p.m. (Note, this is a return to the event’s earlier location, which is different from last year’s venue.)

A new partnership

In Springfield, the Beacon is proud to partner for the first time with the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging’s annual “Venture into Volunteering” fair, featuring more than 35 government agencies and nonprofits offering exciting volunteer opportunities. The volunteer fair will take place downstairs at the Town Center.

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. (See this month’s cover story for more about him.)

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 housing options, home remodeling, home care, financial planning and investments, insurance, healthcare, fitness, senior resources and much more.

Many exhibitors will be offering giveaways as well as useful information. Door prizes include gift baskets, fine wine, theatre tickets, gift cards and more. Parking is free at both events.

Vaccines and health screenings

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. Bring your Medicare and/or insurance 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 are made possible by the generous support of many local businesses, nonprofits and government agencies. 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.

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, Aarondale, Heatherwood, Montgomery County Recreation, Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services, and Fairfax Area Agency on Aging.

For additional information, call (301) 949-9766 or visit www.thebeaconnewspapers.com/50expos.