10/14/2026
⭐️ Welcome to BARRIE's 1st, Annual SUCCESSFUL AGEING EXPO
Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
🌿 WHY THIS EVENT MATTERS!
As people live longer, they and their families are faced with more choices and questions around health, housing, finances, safety, travel, independence and planning for the future.
🌿 The SUCCESSFUL AGEING EXPO brings many of those resources together in one place, on one day, and at no cost to the public.
😍 Admission is FREE and everyone is welcome.
Presented by: CARP Chapter 36
Presenting Sponsor: SUPERIOR Home Health Care
Thursday, October 29, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Mapleview Community Church, 300 Mapleview Drive West, Barrie
🌿 ABOUT THE EXPO
The inaugural Barrie Successful Ageing Expo is a free community event bringing together 55+ organizations, businesses, community services and experts to help seniors, caregivers, families and community members discover resources and information for living healthy, active and independent lives.
🙂 Presented by CARP Chapter 36, with SUPERIOR Home Health Care as the Presenting Sponsor, the Expo will feature information booths, educational presentations and opportunities to connect directly with local organizations.
🌿 The goal is to create an annual community event where people can come together, ask questions, explore their options and discover the many resources available to them as they age.
🎉 FEATURED SPEAKERS
The Expo's speaker program will focus on practical topics that matter to older adults and their families:
⭐️ Brianne Martin — The Future of Successful Ageing
Healthy longevity, independence, connection and making the most of the years ahead.
⭐️ Gwen Kavanagh — Housing Alternatives for Older Adults
Exploring ageing in place, retirement living, supportive living and other housing choices.
⭐️ Neil Petersen — Community Fraud & Older Adults
How to recognize scams and protect personal and financial information.
⭐️ Collette — Travel at Every Age
Travel planning, insurance, accessibility and health considerations for older travellers.
⭐️ Guest Speaker — Downsizing & Estate Settlement
Practical advice for downsizing, organizing possessions, preparing a home for transition and navigating estate settlement.
⭐️ CAA — Estate Planning & Life Insurance
Wills, powers of attorney, beneficiaries, life insurance and protecting your family's future.
⭐️ John Tom — Your Successful Ageing Action Plan
Practical steps for living healthier, safer, more independently and with greater confidence.
Barrie’s first Successful Ageing Expo is a must-see for older adults and their families. Share this post so all your friends and family save the day too!
Presented by CARP Barrie and sponsored by Superior Home Health Care, it brings together organizations and professionals in health and wellness, retirement and lifestyle, financial and legal services, community and government resources, and local business. Each brings knowledge, services, and resources that can help seniors, caregivers, and families live healthier, happier, and more independent lives.
With exhibits, expert conversations, and connections all under one roof, the Expo celebrates the possibilities of ageing well and helps people make informed choices for today and the years ahead. It is a chance to discover a resource, service, or connection that contributes to many more happy and healthy years.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Mapleview Community Church, 300 Mapleview Drive West, Barrie
The Facebook event page is here if you want to mark “Going” or “Interested”: https://www.facebook.com/events/28616250541393721/
Questions, comments and suggestions welcomed at https://barriecarp.org/expo. Check out the rest of our redesigned website while you’re there!
