Mid America Events & Expos

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Are you one of America’s new senior generation?
6th annual Seniors Expo targets today’s older Americans who are shattering stereotypes and re-defining life after age 60

If you’re part of the new senior generation, you may have been around for more than six decades but you’re certainly not acting old! Today’s older Americans appear to have taken advice from another well-known and active senior: Ben Franklin. They are -- for the most part -- healthier, wealthier and wiser (okay, let’s make that better educated). Bottom line: the new seniors aren’t about to let something as insignificant as their age keep them from enjoying life.

The Seniors Expo has also been around a long time. Like the new seniors who flock to this show each year, it just keeps getting better. Now in its sixth year, this year’s Seniors Expo will be held September 25-26 at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel. And it promises to be a hub of activity.

“This show continues to evolve to meet the needs of today’s seniors. The senior population is expected to double in size within the next 25 years. According to the U.S. Census Bureau by the year 2030, almost one out of every five Americans -- some 72 million people -- will be 65 years or older,” says Robin Kocina, president of Mid-America Events & Expos, Inc. which produces the Seniors Expo.

“When we talk with seniors, they tell us they aren’t interested in slowing down any time soon. They want to travel and challenge themselves with new adventures. They are willing to do whatever it takes to remain positive, active and productive.”

Those attending this year’s Seniors Expo should come prepared to laugh, learn, shop and be entertained.

Laugh: When it comes to tickling the aging funny bone, no one does it better than Dr. Dale Anderson, whose reverse aging prescription has everyone in stitches. Also making a return appearance is Kevin Hall, whose interactive comedy, music and magic show is always a crowd favorite.
Learn: From Medicare health plans, new exercise moves and the latest in hearing aids to discovering the latest ways to cope with diabetes, this year’s free seminars provide valuable information to seniors and caregivers. Speakers will stress how independence, positive attitude and knowledge can be used as tools for a successful future.
Shop: Hundreds of products and services will be displayed at this year’s Seniors Expo. Fashion, travel, health, financial services and more are all represented. Plus many exhibitors will give away gifts and hold drawings for valuable merchandise.
Be entertained: Enjoy the annual Ms. Senior Minnesota Pageant, tap your toes as the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres presents Singin’ in the Rain musical favorites, and be there when the expo producers present this year’s winners of the Seniors Lifelong Dream Contest.

Senior admission is $6 at the door or $3 with the ½ price coupon available on the Mid-America Events & Expos Web site: www.101expos.com. Plenty of free parking is available. In addition, the public can catch any Mystic Lake shuttle bus to attend the Expo. Further information is available by calling the Expo hotline at 612-798-7256.

The Seniors Expo™ is sponsored by KSTP-TV, KSTC-TV, KLBB, Ebenezer, Icelandair, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Minnesota, Medica, Humana, Stressfree Living, Best of Times, Bayer Diabetes Health Division, Step Forward from Diabetic Nerve Pain and Media Relations, Inc.

Free Transportation information:
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel provides transportation to and from the Mall of America. For a shuttle schedule, call 952-403-5370.

Tourco is providing coach transportation for both days of the Seniors Expo, so leave your car at home and spend the entire day enjoying the fun! Reserve your space on the coach by calling 763-780-2985, or contact via e-mail at info@tourco.net. Groups of 10 or more can call Tourco for a private pick up.

Tourco Pick-up times. The coach will follow the following pick-up route:
8:00 a.m.       McDonald’s on Birch Run Square, Maplewood
8:20 a.m.       Apache Plaza WalMart on Silver Lake Road, New Brighton
8:45 a.m.       Rainbow Foods at I-494 and the Penn Ave. exit, Bloomington

Departure time:
The coach will depart Mystic Lake Casino Hotel at 3 p.m. each day.

Media note: Pre-event media access to festival activities will be available. For further information or to set up an interview, contact Media Relations at 612-798-7220.