Long Island’s 7th Annual Over 50 Fair a Success Again

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“Overflowing with Opportunities for Age 50+” is the new slogan for the Over 50 Fair, and it definitely was represented by their September 25 event at the Melville Marriott.

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Pictured is Jane Rubinstein, Dolores Hofman, and Marlene Schuss.

Photo by: Renaissance Studio Ltd.

Melville, NY - September 28, 2016 - “Overflowing with Opportunities for Age 50+” is the new slogan for the Over 50 Fair, and it definitely was represented by their September 25 event at the Melville Marriott. Many popular exhibitors from past years returned and many others were added. The Fair is recognized as Long Island’s largest “Over 50” expo.


Photo: Booth of Madnani Facial Plastics. Photo Credit: Renaissance Studio Ltd.

Attendees discovered many classes that cannot be found anywhere else, covering subjects as diverse as New Age experiences - Reiki, Astrology, Psychic Readings, Yoga; Finance – Social Security, Medicare, Reverse Mortgages; and Health – Weight Loss, Facial Rejuvenation, Hyaluronic Acid.


Photo: Booth of Northwell Health. Photo Credit: Renaissance Studio Ltd.

The Singles Lounge, facilitated by 7 in Heaven Singles Events, was a big hit with the ladies (40 stopped in) and even with the men (10).

The vendors connected with the attendees, including those who attend year after year. Repeat vendor Christina Kelly of Medical Arts Radiology gushed “The Over 50 Fair just seems to get better and better every year!” Newcomer Harriet Cabelly of Rebuild Life Now, who ran a lecture entitled “Resiliency – How High is Your Bounce?” said “Kudos for putting together a wonderful expo!”


Photo: Syosset Body and Brain's Tai Chi class. Photo Credit: Renaissance Studio Ltd.

Sponsors for this year’s Fair were Northwell Health, AARP, Madnani Facial Plastics, 25A Magazine, LongIsland.com and 516Ads.com.

The Interfaith Nutrition Network (The INN), a local non-profit organization that provides aid to Long Island’s needy, collected $180, and 220 pounds of food were donated.


Photo: Your Enchanted Tree's Astrology class. Photo Credit: Renaissance Studio Ltd.

Visitors to the Over 50 Fair always enjoy meeting the senior bauty queens. This year, several joined us, including Dolores Hofman, Ms. New York Senior America 2016; C.J. Marie, Ms. New York Senior America 2015; Jane Rubinstein, Ms. New York Senior America 2014; Elisabeth Zamarelli, Ph.D., Elite New York American Beauty 2015; Marleen Schuss, New York Senior America State Administrator; and Claire Millman, New York Senior America Communications Director.

For information on the Over 50 Fair, visit their new website at www.Over50Fair.com.

For answers to questions about this Fair and others, call Barbara Kaplan at 516-621-1446.

Go to www.SpecialtyConnections.com to find out about Barbara Kaplan’s other expos at venues such as the Huntington Hilton, Smith Haven Mall and Walt Whitman Shops.