The Mackay Seniors Expo has more than 65 exhibitors covering everything from lawn bowls to legal advice, film festivals to funeral plans and chemists to comedy players.
This year, Mackay Regional Council will also be running free buses from Sarina and Mirani to the event at the Mackay Showgrounds.
The Mackay Seniors Expo is held in the Showgrounds’ big shed on Tuesday, October 15, from 9am to noon.
The expo is free to attend and will feature exhibitors covering retirement homes, healthcare and funeral homes, services, products, recreational activities, mobility aids and support groups.
There will also be lucky door prizes throughout the morning.
Mayor Greg Williamson said council was looking to remove the travel barrier faced by seniors living outside of the Mackay city area.
“This year we have a 50-seater bus running from Broad Street bus stop in Sarina at 8.45am and a 57-seater running from the Mirani Town Centre council office (20 Victoria Street) at 8.30am,” Mayor Williamson said.
“Both buses are completely free and will take residents to the expo and then drop them back at noon to the pickup point,” he said.
“This is a tremendous expo with vital information for seniors, so we want to ensure everyone has an equal opportunity to attend.”
Please call Sarina Neighbourhood Centre on 4961 9290 to book your seats on either bus.
Mayor Williamson encouraged all seniors, and those caring for seniors, to take the time to visit the expo.
“There isn’t another event like this where you will find so many services, businesses, groups and clubs in one place, all with a focus on seniors,” he said.
“While we often get a few thousand people through the expo, the big shed is spread out and there is plenty of room to explore the booths and you can have conversations without needing to yell.”
Two coffee vans and the Mackay Host Lions Club (sausage sizzle) will be providing refreshments and food.
For more information, head to council’s website – www.mackay.qld.gov.au/seniors-expo
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