Primetime Expo features volunteer fair, Can We Talk? discussion
Published October 21, 2015
The St. Louis Jewish Light has planned its Fifth Annual Primetime Expo: Better Living for Baby Boomers and Seniors, taking place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (exhibiting fair doors open at noon) Sunday, Oct. 25 at the Jewish Community Center Staenberg Family Complex, 2 Millstone Campus Dr. The event is free and open to the public.
Special events abound as part of Primetime:
Speakers
At 11 a.m. in the JCC’s Arts & Education Center, there will be a special edition of the Light’s Can We Talk? series, in conjunction with the JCC and Jewish Community Relations Council. “The New Generation Gap” will examine how our Jewish community focuses on issues affecting seniors at different stages of their lives.
After the exhibitor fair opens at noon, noted author Alan Spector will give a presentation at 12:30 p.m. about how volunteering can play a significant role in retirement. Spector will also be on hand at the Volunteer Fair to address questions and sign copies of his book. Spector is co-author of “Your Retirement Quest: 10 Secrets for Creating and Living a Fulfilling Retirement.”
Exhibitor fair
The event continues in the JCC gym from noon to 3 p.m., with dozens of vendors which provide information, services and assistance on living, health, wellness and other topics relevant to seniors and baby boomers. Among the industries represented will be food, senior services, leisure/recreation among home remodeling.
Volunteer fair
The new Volunteer Fair will provide opportunities for seniors to meet with nonprofits for engagement and volunteer opportunities.
For more information on Primetime Expo, call Kristina Bradshaw at 314-743-3662 or visit stljewishlight.com/primetime.
