Boom Magazine and the Athens Community Council on Aging are partnering to present the Boom Bash Senior Expo, a comprehensive resource fair for people 50 and over, on April 28, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the Athens Country Club on Jefferson Road. Publisher and founder Betsy Bean says about 30 businesses will have the opportunity to showcase their products and services. In addition to exhibitors, other activities will include health screenings, “My Aging Face” photography exhibit, music, line dancing, book signings and an array of door prizes. The first 100 attendees will receive a $10 gift certificate from Cofer’s Home & Garden Showplace. Door prizes include: $250 value Grand Prize drawing 2 free tickets to UGA Performing Arts concert of choice Large floral arrangements courtesy of a•bridge: Aging Life Care Management OLLI trial memberships YMCA memberships … and much more! “Our goal is to provide important information in a fun and inviting atmosphere,” Bean said. “Looking for resources can sometimes be overwhelming and intimidating, and this Expo is the perfect place to do research, talk to the experts and get questions answered all in one convenient and attractive place with lots of free parking.” Vendors will include health and wellness; recreational activities and clubs; housing and caregiving agencies; retirement and financial planning companies; real estate agents; and various aging resources.
