Notable Speakers At Senior Spectacular Expo In Ridgefield

**News Release Submitted by Ridgefield Commission on Aging**

Feb. 28, 2025

Excitement is building for Ridgefield’s first-ever Senior Spectacular Expo scheduled for April 26, 2025 from 12-4 PM at the Ridgefield Parks & Recreation Center, 195 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT. This one-of-a-kind event is designed to emphasize healthy aging and a more fulfilled life. The Expo is free to all residents of Ridgefield and surrounding communities who are pre-and post- Baby Boomers.

The Expo will feature a variety of exhibitors from the industries of healthcare, banking, legal, real estate and more, all showcasing services and products tailored to the interests and unique needs of seniors. All proceeds from the event will benefit new and expanding transportation programs for Ridgefield seniors and those with mobility issues.

The Commission on Aging has spearheaded the event and to date, has secured over fifty sponsor exhibitors, and a stellar lineup of engaging speakers. Free lunch, live music and prizes round out the day’s events.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and mingle with exhibitors. Also plan to attend any of the day’s notable speaker presentations. Scheduled speakers are as follows:

• Dr. John Patrick, LS, LLB, DHA, Author - The Rise of Artificial Intelligence: Should we embrace it or be afraid of it?
• Jeanne Di Minno Esq., Czepiga Daly Pope & Perri - Creating a Strong Estate Plan: Protect Your Family and Your Finances
• Leslie-Alin Tewes,MPA-Healthcare, LNHA; CMC, CMDCP, CEAA, Aging Life Care Professional, TewesCARES, - Understanding the Continuum of Care from Hospital to Home & Who Pays the Bill?
• AARP Volunteer Peter Eder - You & the Caregiving Journey: Tips, Resources, and Self-Care
• Josh Karim, Senior Operations Manager for Senior Living Residences, and Hugh Salazar, Director of Compass Programming at Ridgefield Station, a Senior Living Residence and Memory Care community - Understanding Memory Loss
• Fairfield County Bank - D. Stephen Wooters, EVP, Head of Marketing, Digital Banking & Payments - Learn how to Protect Yourself from being Scammed
• Paul Doyle CSA and Susan Doyle, CSA, Oasis Senior Advisors - How to Get There from Here: Navigating Senior Care 101
• Andrew Schwartz, CEO, Endurance Home Care - AI at Home: Transforming Care with Technology
• RVNA/health - Gigi Weiss, MSPT, CDP, CKTP, Senior Director of Rehabilitation Services - Move More, Live Better: The Power of Exercise for Seniors

Co-chairs of the Expo, Dan Tewes and Tony Phillips have steered planning for the Expo with Patricia Yaffa, Vice Chair of the Commission on Aging (CoA). Honorary Chair, Rudy Marconi, along with members of the CoA, and volunteers worked together to bring this fun, educational and community building experience. The Parks & Recreation Center is wheelchair accessible. Those requiring special accommodations due to disability for this event are asked to contact ADA Coordinator Tony Phillips at 203 431-2777 or socialservices@ridgefieldct.gov.

Register in advance. Why register in advance? First 250 registrants get a free lunch and free prize tickets. Click ridgefieldcoaseniorexpo.eventbrite.com, call 203 894-7434 or scan QR code on the flyers.