Ageless Expo and Senior Health & Wellness Week: What's The Difference?

So, what is the difference between September 25th's Ageless Expo and September 21-24th's Senior Health and Wellness Week?

Great question!

The difference between the two is pretty simple. September 21-24th's Senior Health and Wellness Week is basically a normal week of activities (think quilters, knitters, Bone Builders, Card Groups, Memory Choir, Toymakers, etc.), but we've sprinkled in some extra things that are interesting and relevant to the 45+ demographic.

For example, on Monday (9/21/26), Rena Bolt and Kelli Johnson from Crow Wing Energized will be on hand to share their wealth of resources that are available to the senior population.

On Tuesday, 9/22/26, Collette from Essentia will be in our third-floor conference room from 1:00-2:30 to facilitate a free CPR/AED training session.

On Wednesday, 9/23/26, from 9:30-11:00 AM, Natalie from Aging Pathways will be presenting in the Great Room on how Money Saver can help seniors.

On Thursday, 9/24/26, Cristina Rodriguez, Care Navigator, CDP, ADDCT, will be in the Great Room sharing Tips and Tricks for a Healthy Brain and Sharp Memory from 9:00-10:00 AM. Immediately after, Teresia Mortensen will be in the Board Room to lead a session on relaxation and breathwork.

AND THEN, there's FRIDAY the 25TH!

The Grand Finale: Ageless Expo

The Center’s Annual Ageless Expo is 9/25/26 at The Center from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Sponsored by:

Vivie

Hubbard Media

Home Instead

Essentia Health

Preferred Hearing

Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union

Gold Sponsors

Bell Bank

Good Neighbor Home Health Care

Nelson Doran Funeral Home

Wing Wellness Medical Spa

Pinecrest at Country Manor

This community event is open to the public and designed especially for adults 45+.

Whether you're retired, planning for retirement, or simply looking for ways to stay active and informed, the Ageless Expo is your opportunity to discover resources dedicated to helping you live well at every age.

Stop by from 9:00 to 12:00 pm to meet amazing vendors like:

Good Samaritan Society Hospice

Gracewin Brainerd Lakes

Brainerd Lakes Crow Wing Energized

Sunburst Memorials

Lakes Area Memory Awareness Advocates-LAMAA

The Body Workshop Baxter MN

American Association of University Women (AAUW)

Age Well Therapy

Northern Lakes Senior Living

Fraud Fighters

Northland Arboretum

EEG Epilepsy Advocates

Mille Lacs Health System

Breath of Life Adult Day Service

Lisa Woog:End-of-Life Planner

Good Samaritan Society - Woodland

Midtown Nutrition - Brainerd, MN

Minnesota Aging Pathways, formerly the Senior LinkAge Line

North Central Medical Supply & Equipment

Family Chiropractic & Physical Therapy Clinic

Highlights also include informative presentations and demonstrations, free hearing tests, MN Law Project’s Justice Bus, tours of our facility, a dementia simulator, good food, great connections, and DONUTS.

The event will kick off with Lauren Hurt, DPT, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapist, presenting on the topic of The Myths of Aging.

From 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Brainerd Police Department, Brainerd Fire Department, North Ambulance, and the Crow Wing County Drone Team will be on hand to answer questions and share practical safety tips.

From 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., we will keep the fun going with Bingo for door prizes in the Great Room.

Speakers and Presenters on 9/25:9:00- 9:45 AM - (Craft Room): Kickoff with Lauren Hurt talking about The Myths of Aging. 

10:00-10:30 AM - (Craft Room) Dr. Alysia Eschenbacher with Family Chiropractic & Physical Therapy in Baxter will share the benefits of chiropractic and acupuncture for seniors.

10:30-11:00 AM- (Craft Room) Keeley Atkinson, RN BSN, Regional Manager of Clinical Operations, Hospice, will be sharing Myths & Facts of Hospice

11:00-11:30 AM- (Craft Room) Karla Krueger, Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid in St. Cloud, will be talking about legal scams and preparing for the future.

11:30-12:00 PM- (Craft Room) Enjoy a There’s No Place Like Home: Let Us Help You Stay There, presentation from Angie at Home Instead.

11:30- 1:00 PM- Representatives from the Brainerd Police Department, Brainerd Fire Department, North Ambulance, SWAT, and the Crow Wing County Drone Team as they answer questions, demonstrate equipment, and share practical safety information.

1:30 to 3:30 PM- FREE Bingo for door prizes in the Great Room.

This community event is FREE, open to the public, and designed especially for adults 45+.

Whether you’re retired, planning for retirement, or simply looking for ways to stay active and informed, the Ageless Expo is your opportunity to connect with local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and community resources dedicated to helping you live well at every age. Hope to see you at 803 Kingwood Street, Brainerd!