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Taking place at Unity PARC in Placentia, NL on May 31 & June 1, 2019, the Age Friendly Placentia Expo is an event filled with information and activities for all ages. Check out the schedule of activities below!
DAILY EXPO ADMISSION $5.00
Admission includes expo entry, access to all activities (unless otherwise noted) complementary light refreshments and door prize ticket. The first 150 guests will receive a free tote bag!
VISIT THE EXPO!
Check out the Age Friendly Placentia Expo on Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday. Admission includes your ballots to enter the various prize draws including the grand prize which features a week’s worth of dining gift certificates!
STEPPING STONES FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE
Check out the activities at the mobile centre throughout the day on Friday and Saturday.
ARENA CAFÉ by Grandma’s Kitchen!
Purchase a delicious snack from the menu at the café throughout the day!
DONATE TO THE FOOD BANK
Please consider bringing a non-perishable food item and donate it at the Food Bank Booth.
SPRING MARKETPLACE
Check out this special section on the Expo floor for a variety of vendors showcasing and selling their wares!
QUILT DISPLAY
Freshwater Community Centre Quilters Guild is back on Friday & Saturday with a display of their beautiful creations!
BOOK EXCHANGE
Have a book you are finished with, bring it along to exchange for a new read!
DAY 1 - FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2019
10:00 AM LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Stop by for a morning coffee and entertainment with the Placentia Music & Friends Guitar Group
10:30 AM OPENING CEREMONY
Kick off Age Friendly Placentia Expo 2019 with special greetings from dignitaries, Proclamation by the Town Crier and Cake & Ribbon Cutting!
11:00 AM GENTLE EXERCISING & LINE DANCING
Join our friends from Caregivers for some easy moves to keep you active & relaxed!
11:30 AM RECREATION UPDATE
Members of the Placentia Recreation Advisory Committee and Placentia Area Seniors for Seniors provide an update on activities. Featuring a special presentation by Dr. Robert Power.
12:00 PM LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Featuring Walter Parsons & Friends!
12:30 PM PLAYING WITH PUPPETS
Join Caitlin at Stepping Stones for this fun time with her favourite puppets!
1:00 PM MIND | BODY | SOUL
You’ve heard him on VOCM now join us for a special presentation by our featured guest speaker Gary Summers!
Gary’s presentation will be followed by a special performance from the Award-Winning Laval High School Choir!
1:30 PM MIND BOGGLING MAGIC!
Gary Summers returns to the stage to boggle your mind with his magnificent magic!
2:30 PM EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE
Caitlin Whelan presents on the Rising Youth Program and Philip Meade demonstrates PYRO DESIGN.
2:30 PM FORTY-FIVES
30 for 60! Grab your partner and have a game of cards. Prizes: 1st $50; 2nd $30; 3rd $20. Hosted by Placentia Seniors Club in the Arena Warm Room.
3:00 PM CANNABIS AND THE LAW
Join members of the RCMP for a presentation on cannabis use and the laws surrounding driving and more.
OLD FASHIONED BINGO!
Try your luck at a game or two of Bingo for your chance to win a great prize from the Port of Argentia.
3:30 PM TAOIST TAI CHI
A Tai Chi demonstration by the local Taoist Tai Chi NL Branch (Placentia).
3:45 PM EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE
Chainsaw Art with A0A Chainsaw Carvings
4:00 PM LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Featuring The Right Mixx!
4:30 PM DAY ONE EXPO CLOSING
Featuring day one prize draws!
DAY 2 - SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2019
Today from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm the Expo floor becomes a fun zone featuring bounce houses, Sky High Amusements and more! Purchase an access pass to the activities for just $10.00 each.
There will also be a snack concession, face painting, tattoos and twisted balloons. Bricks and Minifigs will also be on site with displays and more!
10:30 AM PLACENTIA BAY DANCERS
Watch as this local group perform the traditional NL dance “The Lancers!”
11:00 AM POTTERY DEMONSTRATION
Join Steve Thorne for this artist showcase.
11:30 AM LIFESAVING SKILLS 101
Join Power’s Ambulance for an introduction to CPR and use of an AED.
12:00 PM LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Featuring Maggie Follett & Sean Bruce
12:30 PM PLAYING WITH PUPPETS II
Join Caitlin for this fun time with puppets!
1:00 PM LEEANNAZON!
Learn about and interact with a selection of reptiles and other exotic animals!
2:00 PM RCMP DEMONSTRATIONS!
Learn about various police services with local and visiting members of the RCMP
2:30 PM FASHION SHOW
A showcase on the stage by SG Designs
3:00 PM OLD FASHIONED BINGO!
Try your luck at a game or two of Bingo!
3:15 PM EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE
Artistic wood demonstrations with A0A Chainsaw Carvings and Pyro Designs
3:30 PM LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Featuring Lucas White
4:00 PM GRAND PRIZE DRAW!
DAILY EXPO ADMISSION $5.00
Admission includes expo entry, access to all activities (unless otherwise noted) complementary light refreshments and door prize ticket. The first 150 guests will receive a free tote bag!
VISIT THE EXPO!
Check out the Age Friendly Placentia Expo on Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday. Admission includes your ballots to enter the various prize draws including the grand prize which features a week’s worth of dining gift certificates!
STEPPING STONES FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE
Check out the activities at the mobile centre throughout the day on Friday and Saturday.
ARENA CAFÉ by Grandma’s Kitchen!
Purchase a delicious snack from the menu at the café throughout the day!
DONATE TO THE FOOD BANK
Please consider bringing a non-perishable food item and donate it at the Food Bank Booth.
SPRING MARKETPLACE
Check out this special section on the Expo floor for a variety of vendors showcasing and selling their wares!
QUILT DISPLAY
Freshwater Community Centre Quilters Guild is back on Friday & Saturday with a display of their beautiful creations!
BOOK EXCHANGE
Have a book you are finished with, bring it along to exchange for a new read!
DAY 1 - FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2019
10:00 AM LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Stop by for a morning coffee and entertainment with the Placentia Music & Friends Guitar Group
10:30 AM OPENING CEREMONY
Kick off Age Friendly Placentia Expo 2019 with special greetings from dignitaries, Proclamation by the Town Crier and Cake & Ribbon Cutting!
11:00 AM GENTLE EXERCISING & LINE DANCING
Join our friends from Caregivers for some easy moves to keep you active & relaxed!
11:30 AM RECREATION UPDATE
Members of the Placentia Recreation Advisory Committee and Placentia Area Seniors for Seniors provide an update on activities. Featuring a special presentation by Dr. Robert Power.
12:00 PM LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Featuring Walter Parsons & Friends!
12:30 PM PLAYING WITH PUPPETS
Join Caitlin at Stepping Stones for this fun time with her favourite puppets!
1:00 PM MIND | BODY | SOUL
You’ve heard him on VOCM now join us for a special presentation by our featured guest speaker Gary Summers!
Gary’s presentation will be followed by a special performance from the Award-Winning Laval High School Choir!
1:30 PM MIND BOGGLING MAGIC!
Gary Summers returns to the stage to boggle your mind with his magnificent magic!
2:30 PM EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE
Caitlin Whelan presents on the Rising Youth Program and Philip Meade demonstrates PYRO DESIGN.
2:30 PM FORTY-FIVES
30 for 60! Grab your partner and have a game of cards. Prizes: 1st $50; 2nd $30; 3rd $20. Hosted by Placentia Seniors Club in the Arena Warm Room.
3:00 PM CANNABIS AND THE LAW
Join members of the RCMP for a presentation on cannabis use and the laws surrounding driving and more.
OLD FASHIONED BINGO!
Try your luck at a game or two of Bingo for your chance to win a great prize from the Port of Argentia.
3:30 PM TAOIST TAI CHI
A Tai Chi demonstration by the local Taoist Tai Chi NL Branch (Placentia).
3:45 PM EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE
Chainsaw Art with A0A Chainsaw Carvings
4:00 PM LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Featuring The Right Mixx!
4:30 PM DAY ONE EXPO CLOSING
Featuring day one prize draws!
DAY 2 - SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2019
Today from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm the Expo floor becomes a fun zone featuring bounce houses, Sky High Amusements and more! Purchase an access pass to the activities for just $10.00 each.
There will also be a snack concession, face painting, tattoos and twisted balloons. Bricks and Minifigs will also be on site with displays and more!
10:30 AM PLACENTIA BAY DANCERS
Watch as this local group perform the traditional NL dance “The Lancers!”
11:00 AM POTTERY DEMONSTRATION
Join Steve Thorne for this artist showcase.
11:30 AM LIFESAVING SKILLS 101
Join Power’s Ambulance for an introduction to CPR and use of an AED.
12:00 PM LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Featuring Maggie Follett & Sean Bruce
12:30 PM PLAYING WITH PUPPETS II
Join Caitlin for this fun time with puppets!
1:00 PM LEEANNAZON!
Learn about and interact with a selection of reptiles and other exotic animals!
2:00 PM RCMP DEMONSTRATIONS!
Learn about various police services with local and visiting members of the RCMP
2:30 PM FASHION SHOW
A showcase on the stage by SG Designs
3:00 PM OLD FASHIONED BINGO!
Try your luck at a game or two of Bingo!
3:15 PM EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE
Artistic wood demonstrations with A0A Chainsaw Carvings and Pyro Designs
3:30 PM LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Featuring Lucas White
4:00 PM GRAND PRIZE DRAW!