Activities

Exhibitors

Information

The following are some of the new events and programs that will be part of Expo 2010, "One Ship: Many Destinations."

• Flu Shots and Pneumonia Vaccines
  
• Fund for Needy Seniors
• Live and Silent Auction

Flu and Pneumonia Vaccines

Flu shots and pneumonia vaccines will be provided by the Baltimore County Department of Aging and Maxim Health Services at the Senior Expo and Baby Boomer Expo on October 6 from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. and October 7 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the Promenade Palace (formerly the Cow Palace) of the Timonium Fairgrounds.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend a flu shot if you are over 50 or have:

• high blood pressure
• an irregular heartbeat
• a history of stroke or heart attack
• a chronic respiratory disorder
• diabetes
• a compromised immune system
• anemia

The shots and vaccines will be provided at no cost for Medicare B beneficiaries and Bravo Health members.

After Expo, flu shots and pneumonia vaccines will be available at the Baltimore County senior centers.

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Fund for Needy Seniors

All proceeds from our exhibitors, sponsors and attendees go to the Fund for Needy Seniors. This Fund provides one-time, emergency assistance to Baltimore County seniors. This assistance could include such necessities as groceries, medications or help paying an electric bill.

Donations are accepted year-round. To make a donation, you can send a check to the Fund for Needy Seniors, Room 302, 611 Central Ave. Towson, MD 21204. All donations will be recognized in the Senior Digest newspaper, the Senior Expo program guide and with a letter. Donations can be made in honor of a loved one that has passed or in celebration of a birth or graduation. All amounts can help benefit some of most vulnerable citizens. For more information, please call 410-887-2002.

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Ship-Shape Live and Silent Auction

For the first time, we will be holding a Live and Silent Auction on Wednesday, October 6 during and after the first day of the Senior Expo. All funds generated by the auction will benefit the Fund for Needy Seniors. Appetizers, beverages and live entertainment will be provided from 6 to 8 p.m.

To donate an item, please contact Ethel Rasmussen at 410-887-2379. All donations are tax deductible. Donations will be recognized in the program guide, on this web site, in the Senior Digest newspaper and with a letter of appreciation.

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