Baltimore County, MD Time of Your LIfe, 6 Sep 2022

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From YouTube: The Power of Age Expo: Celebrating 35 Years!

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Laura D. Riley, Director, Baltimore County Department of Aging

Hosted by Ethel Rasmussen, MA, Manager, Office of Communications
Baltimore County Department of Aging

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Welcome to the time of your life with the baltimore county department of aging.

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I'm your host ethel rasmussen..

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As always the time of your life, is about sharing resources for living. Your best life,.

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And dedicated to keeping you well informed about the programs and services that are exclusively designed for you.

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In for current programs and services to share with clients,.

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Residents, or patients,, as well as professional educational, opportunities.,.

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Connections to bcda will keep you in the know. So please take advantage of the many options we offer.

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Today's show captures a well-known event that bcda.

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Is so pleased to host called the power of age expo,.

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Celebrating the show's 35th anniversary of supporting mature adults,.

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Caregivers, families, persons with disabilities, and professionals.

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Expo is a regional event that attracts attendees from.

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Baltimore county city and other surrounding counties in maryland,.

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Dc, and pennsylvania. you'll learn firsthand about expo's wide assortment of.

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Information and resources, interactive displays,.

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Special feature: areas, and impressive, assortment of exhibitors and vendors, live entertainment,, a silent auction,, free health screenings and so much more.

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debbie orlove community business liaison at the baltimore county department of aging will share information about.

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Expo's generous sponsors who support the show, as.

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Well, as offer resources and products that support events, attendees.

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Let's start the show by welcoming laura riley, director of the baltimore county department of aging,, who will share exciting features about expo 2022,.

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Along with other elements of the show that fill the event with fun, information,.

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And health promotion, combined with a resource packed experience for all.

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Laura, welcome to the show.

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I'm so excited to be back after all this time to talk about the power of age, expo.

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I know adults, caregivers,.

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And professionals in baltimore county and the surrounding areas will be.

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Pleased to learn that the power of age expo returns on thursday,.

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October, the 27th, 2022 at the maryland state fairgrounds.

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Can you share information about this celebratory outreach to support and honor mature adults?.

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We're just so happy to be able to offer an in-person expo this year for.

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The first time since 2019, obviously due to covid.

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As you mentioned, it's on october, 27th,.

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2022 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm at the maryland state fairgrounds in timonium.

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Expo 2022 is also a special year since we're.

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Celebrating our 35th anniversary of producing expo.

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The power of age expo is.

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Such an important regional outreach to empower the population bcda serves.

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Although the event is also as important fundraiser for the seniors in need, program.

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Can you talk about how the proceeds from expo support this program?.

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Sure., the senior in need program serves individuals who are county residents over the age of 60.

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Who meets certain financial criteria and the profits provide support for gap-filling emergency assistance for them.

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Where other programs may not be available,, this is those gap fillings for special needs.

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case managers will assess the needs of the client. They recommend.

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Support to prevent issues like evictions,, gas,.

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And electric turn-offs, or pay for much-needed medications, minor home repairs, and other critical services. laura,. What can attendees anticipate when they enter expo's premises?.

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Well, first you're going to be greeted by our lovely staff and volunteers.

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You'll, come in through the center hall. you'll get a program book,, which is pretty much a road map to what's happening all throughout the cow palace, .

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Our information area is the place where you're going to stop. If you have.

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Special questions or needs that perhaps we need to address just upon your entry.

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The county executives' booth will be there to provide constituent services in the center hall,, along with many other baltimore county government agencies located in that area.

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Then new this year and expo is the latin opinion. Baltimore.

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The latin opinion will be offering translation services for our attendees, who speak spanish.

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Our emphasis this year,, is an extensive outreach to latino communities to make this event and.

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Others more accessible to those who perhaps are not so fluent in english.

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We'll have translation services in partnership with the latin opinion.

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You were previously sharing.

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Information about some of the resources located in center hall.

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Can you talk about the events, wide array of options for attendees visiting north and south halls?.

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Well, when we say it's a one-stop shop,.

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That's truly what we mean.

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you're, going to be able to find a diverse range of information, services,.

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Resources, products, just about anything to suit the needs of all of our attendees.

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That's what we've heard from in the past and that's what we continue to build on each year..

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These halls are open to up to 300, exhibitors and sponsors, providing everything you can possibly imagine.

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From services to senior housing, vacation, realtors,.

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Assisted living, food, nutrition,, home remodeling,, health, insurance,, medicare, plans,, attorneys, physical therapy, options.

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You can pretty much find anything that you're looking for.

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We're going to be offering vaccination clinics for flu pneumonia and or the covid vaccines,.

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As well as some hands-on technology opportunities and free preventive health, screenings.

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There's going to be a mobile career center, which is equipped with computers as well.

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As free technology classes that you can register and take with your friends.

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Then new this year we're doing a dementia-friendly baltimore county feature area.

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This is a new program that we've launched during covid and we're now expanding on.

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Then of course, our feature area with our 20 senior centers that we're so proud of here in baltimore county.

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Where you'll be able to see a little bit of everything from all of our 20 different senior centers.

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Sounds like something for everyone.

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We're going to take a short break but first check out upcoming power of age. Expo video from a past expo.

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Enjoy interested in showcasing your business services or products.

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For sponsorship and booth opportunities,, please call 410-887.

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2002,, the time of your life., I'm your host, ethel rasmussen, and we're going to continue our conversation with laura riley, director of the baltimore county department of aging, about the power of age. Expo.

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laura, previous expos have supported a volunteer fair.

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Can you share information about volunteer opportunities?.

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Sure., we're very excited that bcdas, rsvp partners will be at the event in the south hall to share volunteer opportunities.

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This is our customized experience where rsvp matches.

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An individual's interests with the volunteer opportunity.

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That they're most skilled at and most interested in doing.

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A lot of people have found that volunteerism is a way to get back.

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Out in the community and begin socializing again with covid on the downturn.

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Whether you're interested in environmental causes,, animal care, teaching, supporting tax aid,, the opportunities are really limitless.

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This area also offers the opportunity to speak with.

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Other volunteers, so you can hear directly about their experiences.

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They'll all be at the event, sharing their opportunities and maybe you'll learn something new about yourself.

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You'll find that there's an opportunity that you never even thought about.

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be open to those opportunities at the volunteer fair..

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Let's switch gears to talk about bcda's creative arts contest which features,.

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A writing component, and an art contest..

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Can you share information about this wonderful opportunity expo offers to showcase baltimore county's talented,, mature adults?.

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Yeah,, it's a wonderful opportunity..

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I love it. Every year. we're thrilled to offer our silver pen writing and art contest.

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The artwork,, the essays,, the poetry, will be available for viewing in the south hall.

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We'll also have a special hybrid reception and award ceremony.

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People will get to see all of them, see what individuals are doing in the community..

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Take the opportunity to read some of the essays and poetries..

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Our judges will identify the top two winners in each category.

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Then the top two winners in each writing category at expo then they'll receive the prize.

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We encourage families and friends to help celebrate the winners and participants.

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It really is an awesome experience and I'm.

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Awed every year at the talent that comes forward for this event.

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Laura live entertainment is amazing at expo,.

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Can you share information about the entertainment?.

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It's obviously a great opportunity at expo because.

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You get a chance to sit and listen and take part in all. That's going on.

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We're going to be posting the expo line up on the power of age expos website at.

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Www.Powerofageexpo.Com and on our facebook page.

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When viewing the events entertainment,, please also take time to view the sponsors,, the exhibitors,, who are supporting the funds to enable for you to take part in the entertainment.

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Expos is historically well-known for excellent entertainment.

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We know that 2022 will continue our fabulous entertainment, tradition.

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I understand you're offering a free networking continental breakfast for professionals with the speaker.

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What are the highlights of that? Event? yes,? This is something that we really enjoy. Doing.

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The professional breakfast is from 7:30 am to 9:00 am prior to when we open to the public.

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It'll be at the main stage in the center hall..

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We're really appreciative to have juliana valencia-banks,.

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Who's the immigrant affairs outreach coordinator at baltimore, county government.

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Our topic this year is working with new americans and the importance of language access.

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This became so apparent to us during covid and the need to get information out.

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To individuals about the health needs and vaccinations and testing.

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We're going to take that theme a little further and continue that on with what we've learned from that experience.

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registration is required and we are giving one ceu credit to social workers..

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For professionals to register. they're going to want to visit our website, again, www.powerofageexpo.com for additional information.

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Or they can call 4108872109 if they need assistance in registering.

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Laura,, do you have any recommendations for attendees?.

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We have learned through 35 years, some of the ways to have the best experience.

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The first thing I recommend is wear comfortable shoes and dress in layers.

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We give that same suggestion to our staff..

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It can be a lot of walking if you choose,.

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But if you also choose not to,, you can only do part of the day or you can spread out.

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We have lots of places for you to rest along the way.

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Just come wearing those comfortable shoes.

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Remember to stay hydrated, take time to sit down., there's no rush. we're there all day, and it's really a personal decision.

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We also are letting people know that if you wish to wear a mask,.

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You're certainly free to do so.. We understand that. That's something that people may want to continue to do.

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You want to use that program guide to take advantage of all that expo offer.

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As soon as you come in that door, they're going to be handing you that program guide., then we have staff throughout the show who are going to be available. If you have questions at our information, desks.

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If you have a question,, you look for one of those staff. there'll be very obvious and there'll be certain to help you.

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Remember if you provided your name for a door prize.

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At one of the many participating sponsors and exhibitors,, you want to listen for those announcements that come out from the main stage for.

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Your name because you may win a fabulous prize.

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In closing any final remarks.

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We're just so proud to host this event. Again,.

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It's the largest show of it's type in the mid- atlantic.

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The fact that we've been doing it for 35 years just means that we get better and better every year.

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If you've been to an expo before,, it doesn't mean that you shouldn't come back because we change it up. Every year.

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There's always something new,, always something to keep you entertained.

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We know that this community outreach event helped, so many people find.

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Information resources and it's great day of socializing and entertainment.

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We ask that you share expo with your friends,, your family,, your colleagues,, your faith, communities,.

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And others, so they can benefit from the event to. I can't say enough about thanking.

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Our many sponsors and exhibitors who support this, show and offer what our attendees need and request.

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It's really what pulls it all together in the end.

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Laura,, thank you for taking the time from your busy schedule. Considering all the information you provided,.

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It's obviously that there's really something for everyone at expo.

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Thank you for providing a comprehensive preview of the wonderful event, and I will look forward to seeing you there.

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I'm excited to see everyone also.

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I'll, be there and please introduce yourself to me if we haven't met.

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I look forward to seeing everyone who's watching.

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We're going to take a short break.

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but first,. We would like to remind viewers that the medicare part d, open enrollment period, is october 15th through december 7th..

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Ship is available for assistance at expo.

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when we return, learn more about the power of age expo sponsors.