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I am thrilled to invite you to join us at the Beacon’s 26th annual 50+Expos. We present these events in both Maryland and Virginia to provide useful information and a great time to our readers and their family members.

In case you haven’t been before, I can share that our Expos attract thousands of area residents who come for health screenings, flu shots and other vaccines, interesting speakers, and valuable information from dozens of exhibitors and sponsors — including government agencies, nonprofits and area businesses providing products and services geared to older adults and their families.

And, of course, everyone has fun (not least from the chocolates and other goodies our exhibitors hand out, plus the many door prize drawings during each Expo).

I hope you will consider joining us at one or both of this year’s events:

Sunday, September 28, from noon to 4 p.m., at the Silver Spring Civic Building in Silver Spring, Maryland, and

Sunday, October 5, from noon to 4 p.m., at Springfield Town Center in Springfield, Virginia

Prioritizing the health and well-being of attendees, both Expos will offer free health screenings, including blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol tests, as well as glaucoma screenings at Springfield.

Important vaccines will also be available, including the latest Covid booster, regular and high-dose flu shots, RSV, Shingrix (shingles), pneumonia and tetanus vaccines. Please bring your Medicare and/or insurance card with you.

In Silver Spring, Md., our keynote program will consist of a “Community Conversation” with Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich. Come with your questions and comments for the County Executive!

In Springfield, Va., we are pleased to partner with the Fairfax County Area Agency on Aging to offer “Ventures in Volunteering” — a collection of more than 35 agencies and nonprofits offering exciting volunteer opportunities.

As always, our exhibitors will include hospitals and a variety of other healthcare providers, retirement communities, home improvement contractors, home care agencies, financial and legal advisors, insurance providers, travel, fitness and senior services and more.

The Beacon’s 50+Expos are made possible through the generous support of our sponsors. Gold Sponsors are AARP Virginia and Giant Pharmacy.

Silver Sponsors are Adventist HealthCare, Johns Hopkins Health Plans, Cogir Senior Living and Pepco.

Bronze Sponsors include Cogir Potomac Senior Living, Maryland Relay, Xfinity, Trinity Health PACE, Housing Initiative Partnership, Autumn Lake Healthcare, Montgomery County Recreation, Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services and the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging.

For more information, or to exhibit, sponsor or volunteer, call us at (301) 949-9766, email info@thebeaconnewspapers.com or visit thebeaconnewspapers.com/50expos.

While our staff will be out in force at both events to help everyone find what they are looking for, we would love to have some volunteers as well. If you are planning to come to either event and can spare an hour or so to assist at our information booth, please contact us.

Also, there is still time for additional sponsors and exhibitors to sign up! Call or email us and we will be happy to speak with you.

I look forward to seeing you on September 28 and/or October 5! Please be sure to look for me and say hello.