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'Swing into Spring' senior expo is set for May 15 at Blue Ridge Mall

By Lightning Reports, Published: April 22, 2025

The fourth annual "Swing into Spring Explore Active Aging Expo,” featuring health screenings, local resources, dancing, exercise options and more, will take place 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at Blue Ridge Mall, Aging Projects Inc. announced.

“Swing into Spring Explore Active Aging Expo” is interactive, encouraging seniors, caregivers, and our local communities to get out and get active. A perfect rebirth for attendees to Swing into Spring, the expo aims to help seniors find new interests, discover creative, active aging in the community, outdoors and in the comfort of their homes. 

More than 50 local exhibitors will be on hand to inform, educate and build attendee's knowledge of aging resources in our local communities. Presentations include:

• “Developing a Timex Vitality: Resilience in the Second Half of Life” presented by Fe Avis founder of PEAK, a SPEAK Awareness Trainer & Recovery Coach.
• “How your Homes Environmental Health Status Impacts Your Health. Let’s Improve Your Health.” presented by Rick Bayless founder of A Healthier Home.
• “Disaster Preparation for Older Adults & Their Caregivers” presented by James. H. Kelly President & CEO Aging Projects Inc.
• “Creating Sustainability for Aging Services presented by Elizabeth Williams Executive Director Council on Aging for Henderson County and Executive Director Mountain Care. There is no cost to attend due to the generous contribution of our community partners.

For more information visit AgingProjectsInc.org.