From MAUMEE SENIOR CENTER
For those considering retirement or looking for the latest advice on Social Security, the Maumee Senior Center’s Retirement Fair has the answers.
The retirement fair will kick off with a presentation by Erin Thompson, public affairs specialist from the Social Security Administration, beginning at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, at the Maumee Senior Center, 2430 S. Detroit Ave.
This free event is designed for new retirees and for those considering retirement as a one-stop shop of local professionals with tips on how to enjoy retirement and move onto the next chapter in life. The retirement fair, titled “A Passport to Retirement: The Next Chapter,” will offer information from local vendors regarding finances, insurance, employment, volunteering, fitness, hobbies, and more.
“We are so excited to have Erin present this year. Retiring is a major transition in one’s life and so many people don’t know how to even begin the process,” said Malinda Ruble, executive director of the Maumee Senior Center. “With the help of Erin and all of the vendors with local resources, retiring just got a little easier.”
“We are offering people a one-stop-shop for retirement issues. Attendees will have a chance to have one-on-one conversations with a local representative to find some answers without going to 20 different websites to compare information,” she said. “If you’re looking for answers to questions like ‘When should I retire?,’ ‘Do I need supplemental insurance?,’ ‘What can I do to take better care of myself at my age?,’ ‘ Should I get a part-time job or volunteer?,’ or ‘What am I going to do with the rest of my life?,’ then the retirement fair is where you want to be.”
In addition to information, the event will offer raffles, food trucks, and a chance to win the grand fun-filled basket. The basket is filled with passes for family-focused activities and adventures, as well as gift cards and other prizes. In order to be eligible to win the grand basket, visitors must visit all of the vendors.
“As a non-profit, the Maumee Senior Center hosts a variety of fundraisers each year to stretch our dollars for services and programs for those people 60 and beyond. The demand for services continues to grow and this event helps to raise funds for services and provide information and resources to those 50 and better for the future. It’s a win-win for everyone,” Ruble said.
