| Senior Information Fair History
The Marin Senior Information Fair showcases a wide variety of community resources and businesses that cater to the North Bay’s maturing population. U.S. Census Bureau figures indicate that 99,301 adults - eighteen percent of Marin County’s adult population - are age 60 and over. The population continues to grow, which underscores the enormous potential and popularity of this annual event, now in its 23rd year.
- In 1986 the Fair attracted 800 visitors.
- In 2007 attendance was more than 4500
- More than 125 businesses and community service organizations participated
in 2007
- Among them were:
- Sutter VNA & Hospice
- AlmaVia of San Rafael
- Associated Students of Emeritus College
- San Rafael Goldenaires
- Legal Aid of the North Bay
- The Tamalpais
- Buck Center for Research in Aging
- Marin County Division on Aging
- Marin County School Volunteers
- Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage
- Dominican University
- Elderhostel
- Whistlestop Wheels
- Mill Valley Park & Rec.
- Day-long entertainment includes intergenerational performances by Bay Area dancers, singers, physical activity leaders, orchestras, ballroom dancing, demonstrations, free souvenir photos, at-booth giveaways, fair prizes, awards and more.
- Broadcast and print personality Jan Wahl emceed the event in 2007.
- Each year the Fair features an original and exciting theme that attracts new and return audiences.
- Valuable health services offered in 2007 included a flu shot clinic, blood pressure checks, cholesterol level checks, bone density, balance, vision and other tests.
“The Fair is a wonderful opportunity for older people and their families to acquaint themselves with all of the services and opportunities available in the community for active seniors and those in need of assistance.”
Liz Rottger
Community Representative
Member Board of Directors |
Comments
"Congratulations on the Senior Information Fair. It was very well
attended
and I'd like to reserve a booth now for next year."
Coldwell Banker - visitor
"We want to participate!"
Center for Volunteer & Non Profit Leadership
of Marin
"The Fair was very informative and well thought out."
State Farm Insurance Company - visitor
"The Senior Information Fair is one of the best attended events
at
the Marin Exhibit Hall."
Marin Exhibit Hall Staff
"The Senior Information Fair was wonderful. We want to be a part
of it again next year."
Sutter VNA & Hospice
"I look forward to it every year."
Visitor |
