The 15th annual People Plus Senior Health Expo, in partnership with Spectrum Generations, will take place at the Brunswick Recreation Center on Thursday, Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Admission is free and the first 600 people at the event will get a free swag bag! Free activities, information and entertainment will be held throughout the morning. This year’s event will feature over 100 businesses, programs and services. The Expo gives attendees the opportunity to learn what services are available in the Midcoast region to live longer, healthier, happier lives.

Maine has the highest percentage of older adults in the country; and the Midcoast senior population is growing the fastest. In fact, last year’s Expo had almost 1,100 participants! The People Plus Senior Health Expo brings together a variety of resources for this increasingly important segment of our community. The Expo provides an excellent opportunity to learn about products and services in the categories of medical services, fitness and health, technology, legal, community services, housing/respite care, finance, insurance, and more.

Free activities throughout the event include a flu shot clinic courtesy of Martin’s Point Health Care, Technology Help Desk, Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program Sharing Table, massages and balance screenings courtesy of Coastal Orthopedics, Reiki Treatments courtesy of Hearts and Hands Reiki, blood pressure screenings courtesy of Walmart Pharmacy and Vision Center, and acupuncture treatments courtesy of Qi Cottage Acupuncture & Well-Being Services. Plus, a live remote broadcast with Jim Bleikamp and Radio Midcoast WCME.

Bring in your items from home and get help with repairs on books, small appliances, wooden items, jewelry, lamps, and electrical items, courtesy of Curtis Memorial Library’s Repair Café. Plus, there will be raffles to win and more. Additional activities include Good Morning and Volunteer Transportation Network program registration, and book signings and author chats courtesy of the People Plus Write On Writers group. Free Wicked Joe Organic Coffee, and healthy refreshment choices including fruit, granola bars, various snacks and more will be offered for free.

“We strive to connect local residents with area service providers and the Expo is the perfect place to do it! With the swag bags and vendor tables it’s like Halloween for seniors!” said People Plus Executive Director Stacy Frizzle-Edgerton.

The Brunswick Recreation Center is located at 220 Neptune Drive on Brunswick Landing (the former Brunswick Naval Air Station). The venue has ample parking, along with bathrooms.

In addition to providing a link between consumers and providers, this gathering also encourages networking within the community, thereby strengthening the value of products and services.

For more information visit www.peopleplusmaine.org or call 729-0757.