The Over 50 Fair, in its ninth year, will return to the Hilton Long Island/Huntington on Sunday, Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for the enjoyment of hundreds of Long Island Baby Boomers and seniors.
The annual event is the largest “over 50” expo on Long Island. This year’s event will have more than 80 exhibitors and 30 speakers, including many features from last year plus new ones for attendees to enjoy.
Speakers who are back for a repeat engagement include Katherine Martin and Enkofi John of Foresters Financial who will speak about retirement planning as well as Social Security.
Linda Fostek, “the Crisis Planner,” will teach a class on tackling your worries. Janis Abrams of Gentle Soul Discoveries will demonstrate Reiki. The Seasoned Steppers will be doing a dance performance, a favorite last year.
Some new classes this year include an estate and Medicaid planning presentation by Anthony F. Russo, Esq., and getting merit-based endowment money from the college of your choice by Robert C. Intelisano CSA.
The Over 50 Fair is the brainchild of East Hills resident Barbara Kaplan, who also coordinates events at area malls under the business name Specialty Connections. She says that the Over 50 Fair is “overflowing with opportunities for adults age 50+.”
Although MTN Matchmaking is new to the Over 50 Fair, the singles lounge, which they will be running, is not. This popular area gives attendees an area to sit, chat, and perhaps meet their special someone.
Noteworthy Band will played jazz and acoustic music throughout the day. This new addition to the Over 50 Fair was well received last year.
The event has been building a loyal following among the Boomer generation due to its consistent presentation of a variety of classes and products they find appealing.
The attendees enjoy connecting with the vendors, and vice versa. Repeat exhibitor Joe Satriano of the Susan Satriano Foundation said, “The Over 50 Fair is a grand expo of talented people and amazing products on display for sale. There is something for everyone to browse, enjoy talented performers and attend educational classes during the day.”
The INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network), a local non-profit that helps Long Island’s needy, is once again asking people to bring non-perishable food and cash donations to exchange for raffle tickets to win for valuable prizes.
Admission tickets, which include access to all classes and exhibitors, are $6 online, $8 at the door, and free for veterans with ID. Attendees may bring one adult child free with their paid admission. The Hilton Long Island/Huntington is located at 598 Broad Hollow Road in Melville, just south of the Long Island Expressway.
Sponsors for this year’s event include Blank Slate Media and 50 Plus LifeStyles.
For more information, visit www.Over50Fair.com.
