The Reporter Hosts Sixth Annual Mature Living Expo

The Reporter newspaper held its sixth annual Mature Living Expo Thursday at the in Montgomery Township.

Among the expo's many offerings were health screenings, informational seminars, a variety of entertainment, and even a cash bar for those seniors who don't mind drinking before 5 p.m.

"I was here last year, so when I saw it in the paper, I wanted to make sure I came out. It's very enjoyable and educational," said Shirley Adelman, who attended the event with her husband, Norman, for the second straight year.

"It's incredibly valuable to us a seniors," added Norman.

The expo featured nearly 40 vendors, including the North Penn Visiting Nurse Association, , , and the Physical Therapy and Wellness Institute (PTW).

"I'm promoting the Physical Therapy and Wellness Institute," said Danielle Taylor, who has worked at the Lansdale branch of PTW for two years. "We actually talked to everyone earlier today during a presentation called 'Joints are Jumping,' which focused on staying active, regardless of how old you are."

Additional presentations included a demonstration on how to use The Reporter's website, directed by Assistant Online Editor Andy Stettler, and the increasingly popular "Cooking with the Cardiologists," hosted by Dr. Joe Kraynak and Dr. Jonathan Albin from the Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia.

"We've had seminars all day, and we still have the cooking for the cardiologist coming up. They usually get a great crowd," said Dena Fritz, publisher of The Reporter.

Barrymore Award-winning actor Tony Braithwaite entertained visitors with his unique brand of comedy and impersonations, and a dozen senior dancers from the Tappers hop-skipped their way through the afternoon.

On the rear patio, table games and slot machines were available for those who dared to tempt Lady Luck, while Reporter staff writer Brian Bingaman supplied a steady flow of live music.

Event organizers were pleased with the turnout and said the expo was a complete success.

"It was a very good turnout.  Usually we get a big burst of people in the morning, but this year we've had a steady flow of visitors all day," said Fritz. "We've had an action packed day, and the expo has really branded itself into a really nice show here at the Pine Crest Country Club."

If you missed the expo, The Reporter has video available on its website.  Otherwise, just wait for next year's expo, as the event shows no signs of slowing down.

"It's a very successful event, and we hope to keep it going for many more years," said Fritz.