Columbus Winter Senior Expo (11.4.26)

*CLICK "READ MORE" BELOW* Join us at the Columbus Senior Winter Expo. Fun, connections, & valuable resources for seniors in our community! 1st Annual SeniorLinked Columbus Winter Senior Expo presented by Stone Oak Retirement Community 🗓️ Thursday September 24, 2026 | 🕓 11AM – 2PM 📍Frankin County Fairgrounds (4951 Northwest Pkwy, Hilliard, OH 43026 - Edwards Buidling) 🎉 Indoor Event __________________________ Join us for the Senior Expo! Get ready to enjoy life to the fullest at the 1st Annual SeniorLinked Columbus Fall Senior Expo presented by Stone Oak Retirement Community! We invite you to a fun-filled day starting with free coffee, donuts, and bagels, chocolate, popcorn, cookies and more. Whether you are looking for valuable health checks, tech support, avoiding financial scams or travel planning for your next adventure, we have you covered. The energy stays high all day with raffles every 30 minutes, plus exciting games like Bingo, Deal or No Deal Game Show, a golf hole-in-one challenge, and a Music/Movie/TV/History trivia contest, Holiday Craft Zone and Jenga challenge, Crossword Competition - Win $100! Don't miss our main stage featuring comedian magician, history presentations, and local authors. With chances to win lottery tickets, plenty of freebies, and tips on everything from scam avoidance to grandkid-approved activities, this is the must-attend event for seniors in Columbus! Register now FREE - tickets sell out fast! __________________________ SPECIAL OFFER: 💥 REFER-A-FRIEND BONUS! 💥 🏆 Top 5 referrers will receive a $20 gift card to Tim Hortons! We will award the winners at check-in! Tag your friends, mark your calendars and grab those prizes! 🎉 __________________________ Featured Activities • 1st 200: Receive a coffee, bagels and muffins, plus donuts from Tim Hortons! • 1st 200 Free Appetizer Coupon to Texas Roadhouse! • RAFFLES: Every 30 minutes win different prizes including $40 cash! • FUN ACTIVITIES: Bingo | Deal or No Deal Game Show | Jenga Challenge | Trivia Contest | Holiday Craft | Crossword Competition - Win $100! • SCAVENGER HUNT: Fun stops include free cookies | popcorn | chocolate. Win fun item playing Hole-in-one golf game | prize wheel | Plinko game! • STAGE ENTERTAINMENT: History Speakers | Local Authors | Comedian Magician Performance, Dance, Music & More • HELPFUL TOPICS: Tips on gardening | Technology help, how to use different technologies | How to avoid scams | Planning fun activities that your grandkids will love! • LIFESTYLE OPTIONS: Travel Planning | Senior Living Communities – Ideas and options | In home care | Delivery services and more • ITEMS FOR YOU: Resources to help seniors, health screening, chiropractic help, find health resources, senior options, fitness programs, products and services, classes, programs, shopping, items for your home and more! • FREE ADMISSION (if you register ahead of time or $2/person at the event)! __________________________ Special Thanks to our Sponsors Thanks to our Premier Sponsor Friendship Village of Dublin Thanks to our Premier Sponsor Anthem MyCare Ohio __________________________ Registration Options (Pick One – Space Limited) All admissions include access to the carnival, vendor fair, performances, giveaways, & more! (1) DIAMOND Entry – FREE (Limit 150) – Admits Each Group (all attendees in group) • VIP BAG (1 max per registration)! • GENERAL ENTRY (11AM – 2PM) • SCAVENGER HUNT – Includes: ⮞ Fun Activities: Stops on the Scavenger Hunt include Mystery Prize Wheel, Hole-in-One Game, Plinko Game to win prizes. ⮞ Free food stops (1st 200): Coffee, Donuts, Popcorn, Cookies and chocolate station! (2) GOLD Entry – FREE (Limit 300) – Admits Each Group (all attendees in group) • GENERAL ENTRY (11AM – 2PM) • Scavenger Hunt (See Above) • Or $2/person at the door (if you don't pre-register) (3) EVERYTHING Pass – PRESALE ONLY - $10 per person (Limit 50 - $50 Value) - PICK 1 Activity: (1) $100 Crossword Challenge Entry: Test your Crossword Skills! 10 Minutes to get as many words completed - fastest wins $100! Top 5 win prizes! OR (2) Holiday Craft: Make and keep fun Holiday Craft in our Craft Zone - PLUS Pick 1 Special Items: (1) Large Scented Candle OR (2) Ohio State 2024 National Championship Hat! - VIP BAG (1 max per registration)! - GENERAL ENTRY (11AM – 2PM) - Scavenger Hunt (See Above) __________________________ How It Works: Start at the SeniorLionked Booth (just inbetween the Ganyard & Edwards Buildings (Look for the Green Sky Dancer right at entrance) From there you will receive whatever item you signed up to do & directions on where to start the fun. __________________________ What’s in the VIP Bag? • Special Restaurant Coupons • Special Discounts to Various Fun Activities! • Plus More Surprises! Be sure to pick yours up between 11AM-Noon! __________________________ Register now and invite your friends! __________________________ Thanks to our Stage Sponsors Oak Street Health! Stage Schedule: • 11:30AM: How to Identify & Avoid Financial Scams - Presentation by Ohio Attorney Generals Office (Main Stage) • Noon: Comedian Performance (Main Stage) • 12:20PM: $100 Crossword Competition – Everything Pass holders (Near Main Stage) • 12:30PM: Bingo – Win Prizes (Main Stage) • 12:50PM: Deal or No Deal Game Show - Win Prizes (Main Stage) • 1:05PM: Trivia Challenge (Main Stage) • 1:15PM: Jenga Challenge (Main Stage) __________________________ Don’t miss the biggest senior event of the season! __________________________ Event Schedule Highlights: **Keep checking back as more items added ** • 11AM: Senior Expo Opens • 11:05AM: Scavenger Hunt Starts • 11:30AM: RAFFLE #1 – Win $50 Tim Hortons • 11:30AM: How to Identify & Avoid Financial Scams - Presentation by Ohio Attorney Generals Office (Main Stage) • Noon: Comedian Performance (Main Stage) • Noon: RAFFLE #2 – Win $40 Cash! • 12:20PM: $100 Crossword Competition – Everything Pass holders (Near Main Stage) • 12:30PM: RAFFLE #3 – Win $40 to Texas Roadhouse • 12:30PM: Bingo – Win Prizes (Main Stage) • 12:50PM: Deal or No Deal Game Show (Main Stage) • 1:00PM: RAFFLE #4 – Win $40 to Scene 75! • 1:05PM: Trivia Challenge (Main Stage) • 1:15PM: Jenga Challenge (Main Stage) • 1:30PM: RAFFLE #5 – Win $40 to Restaurant • 1:55PM: Scavenger Hunt Ends • 2:00PM: Senior Expo Closes – Thanks for Coming! __________________________ 🚚 Interested in Being a Vendor or Sponsor? Register Now / Learn More: CLICK HERE (If the above link does not work for you, use this website: https://VendorWinterSeniorExpo2026.eventbrite.com) __________________________ Make sure you pre-register to participate for all the fun activities! __________________________ How to Join the Fun: Step 1: Click on "Register" Step 2: Register for any of the fun items Step 3: Your registration will be added to the respective list of what you are registering. Step 4: Arrive at the event during your - we suggest before 1PM the day of the event, and your name will be checked off the list for entry. Step 5: Have fun! __________________________ Register Now and invite your friends – we look forward to seeing you soon!