Mid America Events & Expos

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Popular Seniors Expo plans a road trip
Seniors from throughout the state will gather this September at the Grand Casino Mille Lacs in Onamia, MN

Twice a year, seniors from throughout the Twin Cities have been crowding into a local hotel for two information-packed, fun-filled days dedicated strictly to people of their generation. Now for the first time, the venerable Seniors Expo – the ultimate in Minnesota’s seniors events – is taking a road trip to Grand Casino Mille Lacs in Onamia.

Now in its 7th year, the Seniors Expo (www.101expos.com) has helped thousands of Minnesota seniors find the products and services they need to lead healthier, happier and more fulfilling lives. The event, to be held September 17-18, 2007, is also a tremendous amount of fun with back-to-back entertainment including the Ms. Senior Minnesota Pageant and performances by The “B”zz, a very popular seniors dance troupe. Seminars typically include such topics as healthy living, Medicare, Social Security, and travel. Exhibitor categories include leisure activities, senior housing, natural health supplements, fashion, jewelry, assisted living options and financial services.

“Today’s seniors are just as likely to experiment with new products and services as younger people and they appreciate buying from people who understand their needs,” says Robin Kocina, president of Mid-America Events & Expos which produces the expo. “People over age 60 are in better health than those of previous generations, more mobile and more involved in life than ever before. And before they make decisions about where to spend their money, where they’ll vacation or even where they’ll live, many now opt to gather information at a local seniors event.”

To enable seniors in the Twin Cities to continue attending the Seniors Expo, Mid-America Events & Expos has teamed with Tourco to develop attractive bus/hotel combination packages. The $45 package tours include bus transportation to Grand Casino Mille Lacs, a hotel room at the casino, admission to the Seniors Expo, and a $45 Grand Rewards card to spend at the casino. Contact Tourco about these packages at 763-780-2985 or 800-868-7261.

To watch a video of last year’s show and for half price tickets (regularly $6) visit www.101expos.com. Or call the expo hotline at 612-798-7256. Show hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.

This interested in more information about competing in the Pageant, should call
Bill Rasmussen, Executive State Director of the Minnesota Pageant, at
651-489-3405 or Jeanne Rogers, Assistant State Director at 651-489-9617
The application deadline to enter the Ms. Minnesota Senior America Pageant is
August 06, 2007.

The Seniors Spring Show is sponsored by KSTP-TV, KSTC-TV, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Minnesota, Stressfree Living, Best of Times, Medica, Humana and Icelandair.

Media Note: For additional information or to schedule an interview, contact Media Relations, Inc. at 612-798-7220.