Arlington's annual Aging Well Expo is back and set to imbue September with a healthy dose of proactive aging. Free of charge and packed with over 100 vendors, the one-day affair is tailored for adults 50 and older, promising a portfolio of fitness demos, health screenings, and a variety of informational resources aimed at optimizing the seasoned life experience, according to the City of Arlington.
The 2024 expo, which takes on a baseball theme in honor of the World Series Champions Texas Rangers, swings into action on September 18 at the Esports Stadium Arlington, 1200 Ballpark Way, attendees can engage in sessions divided between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., where they'll have the opportunity to bat around ideas on community volunteering, housing options, and educational presentations, it's a chance to score a home run in the league of living well.
Dig out that Rangers jersey because Tom Grieve, a decorated Texas Rangers Hall of Famer, will be stepping up to the plate as the keynote speaker, lending his voice and experiences to an audience of his peers, the throngs of attendees are encouraged to show their Rangers pride by donning team gear for an event set to feature a mayoral welcome, boogie-inducing dance fitness demos, and, for those pre-registered by the August 30 deadline, a free nutritious boxed lunch to keep energy levels in the green zone.
The city's on the ball with free parking and on-demand ride-sharing services, and for those with mobility issues, golf carts will be quarterbacking guests from the parking lot to venue entry, interested parties should dial up Arlington On-Demand or Handitran to snag a free ride using the code 'agingwell2024'.
