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Oct. 17 Event Expected to Draw 1,000+ Seniors, Caregivers Seeking Resources
SANTA BARBARA — Family Service Agency (FSA) (on June 11) announced that the 33rd Annual Senior Expo of Santa Barbara, the largest active aging fair in our area, will take place on Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. Sponsorship and exhibitor registration opens Friday, June 14. Exhibit space is expected to sell out and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
“Sponsors and exhibitors have the opportunity to engage more than 1,000 local seniors and caregivers with information about products and services to help them lead active, healthy lives.” said Lisa Brabo, FSA CEO. “We are really proud that the Senior Expo, now in its 33rd year, continues to provide a comfortable atmosphere for folks to ask questions and learn about what is available in our community to support them.”
In addition to hosting 100+ exhibitions focusing on the needs of seniors and caregivers, the event provides incentives for attendees such as health screenings, free haircuts, and other fun activities. Tickets to the event will be available at the door on October 17th and will remain at the same rate as in previous years, just $5 per attendee. For more information, visit www.seniorexposb.com
ABOUT SENIOR EXPO OF SANTA BARBARA — Organized by Family Service Agency, Senior Expo is an active aging fair that brings together more than 120 business and organizations that offer programs, services and products benefiting seniors and their caregivers, including flu shots and health screenings. The Expo also offers free valet parking, live entertainment, a healthy snack, and many other activities for seniors. For more details, visit the Senior Expo website at www.seniorexposb.com, or call Lyn Shirvanian at 805-965-1001 ext.229.
ABOUT FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY — Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County (FSA) is a nonprofit social service agency that has served the people of Santa Barbara County since 1899. FSA works to help the community’s most vulnerable children, families, and seniors meet their basic needs while simultaneously addressing secondary mental and behavioral health needs. Through this holistic approach, FSA improves the strength and well-being of our community. All services are provided free or on a sliding fee/donation scale and no one is denied assistance because of an inability to pay. Visit fsacares.org or call (805) 965-1001 for more information.