Town Gets Ready to Kick-off 7th Annual Seniors Expo

Tomorrow's EXPO will be the biggest yet, featuring over 112 exhibitors and vendors

Wasaga Beach – The Town of Wasaga Beach is preparing to welcome residents to the 7^th Annual Seniors Information and Active Living Expo being held on June 18^th from 10am to 2pm at the RecPlex in Wasaga Beach.

This year’s event is set to be the largest yet, with live entertainment and more than 112 exhibitors and vendors. There will be a focus on promoting local resources and shopping local.    

June is also Seniors Month, and public transit is free for seniors from June 15^th to June 21^st.

“The Town’s seventh annual Seniors Expo is set to be one of our largest yet,” said Mayor Brian Smith. “Thanks to the hard work happening behind the scenes by our Age-Friendly Advisory Committee and volunteers, we’re building an age-friendly community and creating an incredible space where local businesses, organizations and leisure clubs can connect with our seniors – and where seniors can connect with each other.”

This year’s Expo features free admission, a cash BBQ organized by the Wasaga Beach Youth Centre’s Grill Team, with all money raised through hot food and refreshment sales going to support the Youth Centre.  There will also be door prizes and live entertainment showcasing various community groups.

“The Age-friendly Committee has been working hard behind the scenes to organize this year’s event. We are excited to once again offer up a full program including over 112 exhibitors and vendors this year,” said Jeff Burke, Chair of the Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee. “Today we’re calling on all older adults in Wasaga Beach and our surrounding area to come out to the RecPlex tomorrow, on Wednesday June 18^th between 10am and 2pm. This event is for you!  Come make new connections and learn more about what our community has to offer.”

Here's how you can get involved:

1. Learn more about this year’s Seniors Expo by emailing agefriendly@wasagabeach.com
2. Follow the Wasaga Beach Senior's Active Living Centre on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WBSeniorsCentre
3. Subscribe to email updates on the Town's website: www.wasagabeach.com/Subscribe

Quick facts

• 2024 Seniors Expo featured 90 exhibitors with more than 700 guests in attendance.
• The Town of Wasaga Beach applies for funding from other levels of government to help support the Seniors Active Living Centre and programs for seniors across the community.

About the project

The Town of Wasaga Beach Seniors Information and Active Living Expo, which is organized by the Town's Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee, supports Council’s priorities, which includes building a complete community. A complete community is also an age-friendly community. It’s part of the Town’s plan to become a leader in sustainability, creativity, innovation and fun – a place with thriving businesses, safe, inclusive and complete neighbourhoods; where we celebrate our rich history, diversity of cultures, natural beauty, the Nottawasaga River, Georgian Bay and the world’s longest freshwater beach. A place where people choose to come to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Related links

• Learn more about 55+ recreational programs offered through the Town’s Seniors Active Living Centre
• Learn more about Wasaga Beach’s Age Friendly Community Advisory Committee.
• Check out our Age Friendly Business Training

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Media contact:
Sandra Watts
Director of Strategic Communications & Intergovernmental Affairs
sandra.watts@wasagabeach.com