Annual 50+ Expo, June 11 to 12
Senior Citizens' Secretariat (to July 3, 2005)
June 9, 2004 3:15 PM
Seniors will learn about new and exciting programs and services
available to them and have the chance to display their talents
during the 15th annual 50+ Expo.
The 50+ Expo will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, June 11
and Saturday, June 12 at the Exhibition Grounds, Halifax. Tickets
are $5 per day and can only be purchased at the door. The event
is a project of the Senior Citizens' Secretariat and is leading
up to Seniors' Week which takes place June 13-19.
Shuttle service will be available to and from the expo. Arrival
and departure information is available on the 50+ Expo website at
www.50plusexpo.ns.ca or by calling 902-444-7494.
"The government of Nova Scotia has made the well-being of older
adults a priority and recognizes their contributions to the
province," said Angus MacIsaac, chair of the Senior Citizens'
Secretariat. "The 50+ Expo is an excellent opportunity for older
adults to learn about programs and services available to them so
that they can make informed decisions."
One hundred booths will offer current information about hobbies,
volunteer opportunities, travel, health and wellness and other
educational information. The main stage will host a variety of
speakers, musicians and entertainers. Some of the entertainment
will include the Novelty Salesmen and the Travlyn Music Band and
Memories of a Don Messer Jubilee featuring the Heritage Allstar
Band.
People attending the expo will enjoy grocer Pete Luckett's humour
and knowledge of produce. Professional flower arranger, Neville
MacKay will be on had to dazzle everyone with his advice and
beautiful flowers.
"As a group, seniors are discerning consumers and want to be
aware of what is in the market place. Events like the 50+ Expo
give them the opportunity to see what products and services are
out there," said Valerie White, executive director of the
secretariat.
Six seniors will be presented with Remarkable Seniors Awards by
Senator John Buchanan. The awards are presented in three
categories: community service, leadership and volunteerism.
The award recipients are:
-- Doris Evans, Cherry Brook, Halifax Regional Municipality,
Volunteerism
-- Wai Yin Lau, Dartmouth, Halifax Regional Municipality,
Community Service
-- Todd LaFontaine, Dartmouth East, Halifax Regional
Municipality, Volunteerism
-- Edith Comeau-Tufts, Saulnierville, Digby Co., Leadership
-- Betty Pettipas, Havre Boucher, Antigonish Co., Leadership
-- Aline d'Entremont, Lower West Pubnico, Yarmouth Co., Community
Service.
Back for a second year is the Amateur 50+ Star Search contest.
Seniors will have a chance to compete for prizes and recognition
in four different categories. Sponsored by Scotiabank's ABCs of
Fraud, there is a $2,500 grand prize.
The expo is a non-profit event planned and organized by a
volunteer committee of seniors. The event is sponsored by The
Chronicle Herald, Doctors Nova Scotia, formerly the Medical
Society of Nova Scotia, Rx&D, an association representing
research-based pharmaceutical companies in Canada, and Tour Tech
East, a privately owned audio rental, installation and
distribution company.
The Senior Citizens' Secretariat is a government agency that acts
as a liaison between seniors, organizations and government.
For more information about the 50+ Expo, contact the secretariat
toll free at 1-800-670-0065 or see the 50+ Expo website at
www.50plusexpo.ns.ca .
FOR BROADCAST USE:
The 50-plus Expo is back for another year. It will be held
on Friday (June 11th) and Saturday (June 12th) at Exhibition Park
in Halifax.
One hundred booths will offer current information about
hobbies, volunteer opportunities, travel, health and other
educational information.
Events will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are 5-
dollars per day and can only be purchased at the door.
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Contact: Valerie White
Senior Citizens' Secretariat
902-424-6322
E-mail: whitevj@gov.ns.ca
jal June 9, 2004 3:15 P.M.
Seniors will learn about new and exciting programs and services
available to them and have the chance to display their talents
during the 15th annual 50+ Expo.
The 50+ Expo will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, June 11
and Saturday, June 12 at the Exhibition Grounds, Halifax. Tickets
are $5 per day and can only be purchased at the door. The event
is a project of the Senior Citizens' Secretariat and is leading
up to Seniors' Week which takes place June 13-19.
Shuttle service will be available to and from the expo. Arrival
and departure information is available on the 50+ Expo website at
www.50plusexpo.ns.ca or by calling 902-444-7494.
"The government of Nova Scotia has made the well-being of older
adults a priority and recognizes their contributions to the
province," said Angus MacIsaac, chair of the Senior Citizens'
Secretariat. "The 50+ Expo is an excellent opportunity for older
adults to learn about programs and services available to them so
that they can make informed decisions."
One hundred booths will offer current information about hobbies,
volunteer opportunities, travel, health and wellness and other
educational information. The main stage will host a variety of
speakers, musicians and entertainers. Some of the entertainment
will include the Novelty Salesmen and the Travlyn Music Band and
Memories of a Don Messer Jubilee featuring the Heritage Allstar
Band.
People attending the expo will enjoy grocer Pete Luckett's humour
and knowledge of produce. Professional flower arranger, Neville
MacKay will be on had to dazzle everyone with his advice and
beautiful flowers.
"As a group, seniors are discerning consumers and want to be
aware of what is in the market place. Events like the 50+ Expo
give them the opportunity to see what products and services are
out there," said Valerie White, executive director of the
secretariat.
Six seniors will be presented with Remarkable Seniors Awards by
Senator John Buchanan. The awards are presented in three
categories: community service, leadership and volunteerism.
The award recipients are:
-- Doris Evans, Cherry Brook, Halifax Regional Municipality,
Volunteerism
-- Wai Yin Lau, Dartmouth, Halifax Regional Municipality,
Community Service
-- Todd LaFontaine, Dartmouth East, Halifax Regional
Municipality, Volunteerism
-- Edith Comeau-Tufts, Saulnierville, Digby Co., Leadership
-- Betty Pettipas, Havre Boucher, Antigonish Co., Leadership
-- Aline d'Entremont, Lower West Pubnico, Yarmouth Co., Community
Service.
Back for a second year is the Amateur 50+ Star Search contest.
Seniors will have a chance to compete for prizes and recognition
in four different categories. Sponsored by Scotiabank's ABCs of
Fraud, there is a $2,500 grand prize.
The expo is a non-profit event planned and organized by a
volunteer committee of seniors. The event is sponsored by The
Chronicle Herald, Doctors Nova Scotia, formerly the Medical
Society of Nova Scotia, Rx&D, an association representing
research-based pharmaceutical companies in Canada, and Tour Tech
East, a privately owned audio rental, installation and
distribution company.
The Senior Citizens' Secretariat is a government agency that acts
as a liaison between seniors, organizations and government.
For more information about the 50+ Expo, contact the secretariat
toll free at 1-800-670-0065 or see the 50+ Expo website at
www.50plusexpo.ns.ca .
FOR BROADCAST USE:
The 50-plus Expo is back for another year. It will be held
on Friday (June 11th) and Saturday (June 12th) at Exhibition Park
in Halifax.
One hundred booths will offer current information about
hobbies, volunteer opportunities, travel, health and other
educational information.
Events will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are 5-
dollars per day and can only be purchased at the door.
-30-
Contact: Valerie White
Senior Citizens' Secretariat
902-424-6322
E-mail: whitevj@gov.ns.ca
jal June 9, 2004 3:15 P.M.