Schedule
2nd Annual
Eugene 2023
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Lane Event Center
Performance Hall
796 W 13th Ave
Eugene, Oregon 97402
Location: Lane Event Center Performance Hall is located in Eugene, OR. The Performance Hall is a fully functional, attendee and exhibitor friendly venue, as well as being easily accessible to all surrounding towns. http://www.laneeventscenter.org/contact
FOOD ON SITE!!!
Health Conscious Concession Stand Serving Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks and Beverages….
The 2nd annual Eugene, Oregon BOOMERAMA 50+ Health and Age Less Living Expo is produced "by Boomers, for Boomers". BOOMERAMA is an annual celebration of those 50+ Baby Boomers and beyond who choose to "Re-fire" not Retire.
Join us for this fun filled and information packed event that brings a positive and life affirming message to the ever growing Baby Boomer and Senior population of Lane County. Picture an Educational Summit, a Home & Garden Show, Travel Expo and a Health & Wellness Fair all rolled into one, but with the focus being on Baby Boomers/Seniors and their loved ones.
As an attendee, you will have access to a select group of local/national companies who want to earn your business as well as expert speakers covering a range of topics from:
- Assisted Living Options
- Senior Mobility Solutions
- Handicap Mobility Solutions
- Health & Fitness
- Pharmacies & Pharmaceuticals
- Insurance
- Counseling & Mental Health
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Estate & Financial Planning
- Wealth Management
- Senior Housing Solutions
- Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling
- Safety & Home Security
- Government Agencies
- Funeral Homes / Pre-Planning
- Legal / Elder Law
- Daily Living Aids
- Lifestyle Products & Services
- Communication Services
- Computers & Technology
- Gardening
2023 Sponsors
To Learn More About Boomerama, Watch Our Video
2023 Demonstration & Speaker Line Up
2023 Stage Presentations
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Balance for Life - The 5 Factors of Balance with Nate Guadagni (20 participants)
11:00am
Join Senior Fitness Specialist Nate Guadagni for a short presentation on the 5 Factors of Balance plus an engaging and interactive class designed specifically for boomers and seniors. This class focuses on gentle exercises and movements that can be done seated in a chair, making it accessible and safe for all participants.
If you could take a daily pill that could reduce your chances of getting:
- Type II Diabetes by 40%
- Cardiovascular Disease by 35%
- Falls by 30%
- Depression by 30%
- Joint and Back pain by 25%
- Colon and Breast Cancer by 20%
- And the side effects were:
- Better sleep
- Healthy weight
- Less stress
- Improved health and quality of life
Would you take it?
This pill is already here.
It's called Moderate Intensity Exercise, and you only need 30 mins a day, 5 times a week (150 mins) to get all these benefits and more.*
*Statistics from UK Chief Medical Officers' Physical Activity Guidelines 2019
Join us for this short class and presentation to find out how fun and easy it can be to get your 150 mins this week!
Nate Guadagni has been teaching yoga, qigong, senior fitness and meditation full time for 18 years. He is an ACE Certified Senior Fitness Personal Trainer, RYT-E 500 Yoga Teacher, and Certified with the Better Bones and Balance Oregon State University program. He developed the Balance for Life program to help make fitness safe, fun, accessible and effective for adults over 55.
Balance For Life -
What Happens In A Nia Class? Taught by Janet Hollander
12:00 pm
Music, movement, and magic come together for a unique type of class that allows you to personalize all the moves to fit your individual body and energy. Join in or observe.
Janet Hollander, B.A. Gerontology, is the owner of Moving Toward Health and author of the book and video, Chair Masters—Ideas for Older Adult Seated Exercise. She leads workshops and classes in Nia Technique, bone strength, balance, gardening with body comfort, and getting up from the floor, focusing on aging with body sustainability and resilience. A member of the Nia Technique Training Faculty, she offers the Nia Art of Sensation Training as a 6‐day immersion, or a series of 2-hour online sessions several times each year.
Moving Towards Health -
Qigong for Heart and Energy with Master Suman Barkhas (20 participants)
01:00 pm
Master instructor Suman Barkhas will guide you through Qigong for Heart and energy movements you can use yourself for health and vitality.
- Qigong Improves mind-body connection and body awareness.
- Enhances a sense of well being.
- Eases stress and balances emotions.
- Prevents injury to joints, ligaments and bones.
- You’ll have experiential opportunities to activate quick shifts in your body, regardless of whether you’re new to Qigong.
- You can also use a chair to participate if need be.
Master Suman (American Tai chi and Qigong Association) leads classes and trainings locally and nationally, studied Tai chi Qigong, Yoga and Meditation in Asia and Europe.
Nearly over 30 years of immersive studies and practical self-care knowledge, he continues to support people from all walks of health and healing. Master Suman trained more then 1200 Tai chi and Qigong instructors nationally.
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Tai Chi for Balance with Master Suman Barkhas (20 participants)
02:00 pm
Master instructor Suman Barkhas will guide you through Tai Chi, a gentle, low-impact exercise for increased balance stability and grounding with energy movements you can use yourself for health and vitality. Tai Chi is safe for practitioners of all ages because it’s easy on muscles and joints plus the amazing, documented benefits to reduce stress and anxiety.
You’ll have experiential opportunities to activate quick shifts in your body, regardless of whether you’re new to Tai chi.
You can also use a chair to participate if need be.
Master Suman (American Tai chi and Qigong Association) leads classes and trainings locally and nationally, studied Tai chi Qigong, Yoga and Meditation in Asia and Europe.
Nearly over 30 years of immersive studies and practical self-care knowledge, he continues to support people from all walks of health and healing. Master Suman trained more then 1200 Tai chi and Qigong instructors nationally.
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Meeting Room #2
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Club Pilates Eugene
10:30 am
Improve your mind-body connection by learning about the healing movements of a Pilates practice when you prioritize taking care of YOU!!! Meet a few of their Pilates Instructors: Victoria, Matthew, and Walter, see some of their state-of-the-art exercise equipment, and discover the incredible benefits of a Reformer-based workout including
- Improved posture, balance, and stability
- Reduced body aches and pains
- Increased core strength and flexibility
- Improved overall joint and heart health
Check out their Booth #78 Club Pilates Eugene! Your commitment to being your BEST self could change your life!!
Club Pilates -
River Cruising Around the World – Featuring Viking Cruises 50 min.
11:30 am
An information talk about all types of River Cruising – the hottest way to travel. Cruise Line International’s Hall of Fame travel agent, Gary E. Smith will provide an overview of river cruise destinations from Europe, the US, Asia, and South America. All river cruise lines will be discussed, with a focus on Viking River Cruises
Extra Savings will be provided to everyone in attendance.
Travel Perks -
Star Trek Technology is Here! 30 min.
12:30 pm
Speaker - Mike Beverly co-owner of ReMynde Energetics & Spa
Has Western Medicine Been Surpassed?
New technology using Rife frequency, sound & light to successfully rehabilitate, repair & regenerate body systems gone dormant or no longer functioning as designed.
Challenging conditions & even lifetime experienced afflictions can now be dealt with or eliminated with ease whether physical, emotional or energetic.
This new style of treating challenges with the human body is natural & therefore, naturally received very well by the body. Treatments are so immediately effective with natural, yet powerful modalities like light & sound combined with specific Rife frequency Modulation.
Utilizing holistic approach with powerful frequencies we Super Charge, Strengthen and Heal the human body like never before!
Learn how we utilize Star trek style analytics to measure, chart & diagram every critical part of the entire human body in less than 30 minutes! Easy, non-invasive but effective strategies then attack & conquer the challenges.
All this power & knowledge is available to utilize for continued help for any person to successfully overcome additional challenges throughout life.
The strategies make sense, the technology works, the benefits are miraculous!
Remynde -
Reversing Osteoporosis Naturally 45 Min.
1:15pm
Speaker - Dr. Robbin Freeman from Osteo Strong
Osteoporosis is often thought about as a chronic disease. In actuality, osteoporosis is a deconditioning of bone. Learn how to stop, strengthen, and even reverse osteoporosis and osteopenia safely with a minimum of effort. This fun and informative talk will answer all of your questions about natural, effective and science-based approach to reverse bone density loss.
Bio:Robbin Freedman has spent the last 20 years working in the natural healthcare field and has been instrumental in helping thousands of people on their pathway to health. She is the owner of OsteoStrong Eugene and Springfield, where she helps her clients regain lost bone and muscle strength and balance, as well as reduce or reverse chronic back and joint pain.
Osteo Strong -
What Happens in a Nia Art of Sensation Training? 45 min.
2:15pm
Speaker - Janet Hollander
Learn to employ your own sensations as a tool to create a resilient body and a lifestyle you can sustain (rather than wear out). Get the whole list of goodies and the return on investment of your time, money and energy.
Janet Hollander, B.A. Gerontology, is the owner of Moving Toward Health and author of the book and video, Chair Masters—Ideas for Older Adult Seated Exercise. She leads workshops and classes in Nia Technique, bone strength, balance, gardening with body comfort, and getting up from the floor, focusing on aging with body sustainability and resilience. A member of the Nia Technique Training Faculty, she offers the Nia Art of Sensation Training as a 6‐day immersion, or a series of 2-hour online sessions several times each year.
Moving Toward Health -
Mark Your Milestones - a Memoir Writing Workshop 45 min.
3:15pm
Speaker - Angela Ridenour
During this engaging workshop, Angela will guide you through a written exercise as you travel down memory lane. You'll bring back a story to share with your friends, family and community. This is a fun and interactive workshop. All you need to bring are your memories.
About Angela Ridenour - Your Family Filmmaker
She has worked with individuals and families for over a decade recording the stories that shaped their lives and the lives of their family. She is on a mission to help people realize the importance of documenting their life story and the profound impact it has on families to connect with their collective past and future generations.
New Mint Media
Play the Boomerama Treasure Hunt
Sponsored by
Grand Prize is one stay up to 3 nights for two at any Hilton Hotel and Resort in the Continental US only (subject to specific hotel blackout dates & availability)
Other Prizes Include
- Two Gift Cards for 90-minute Massage Sessions
- One of 3 complimentary Pilates Group Classes
- $10 COUPON off workshop w/Janet Hollander in 2023
- 1 Month Unlimited Balance for Life Senior Fitness Classes ($44 Value)
- Two $50 Gift Certificates for Shedd Concerts
- Two $50 gift cards from Springfield Grocery Outlet
- Game Night Basket
Visit the Following Booths for Your Chance to Win
- #78
- Air & Surface Scrubbers #88
- #11
- #16
- #55
- #26
- #37 & #38
- #31
- #30
2023 Exhibitors
- 5 Star Concierge #62
- 50plus Magazine #8 - Media Partner
- ADT Medical Alert #33
- Advanced Hearing Plus #20
- Affordable At Home Care #11
- Air & Surface Scrubbers #88
- Balance for Life-Senior Fitness #74
- Bath Planet #40
- Bristol Hospice-Eugene #29
- Cascade Health: Home Health, Palliative Care & Hospice #34
- Champion Family Therapy #67
- Club Pilates Eugene #78
- Daiwa By US Jaclean, Inc #66
- Dove Hearing Center - outside to the right of main entry
- Edward Jones - Marc Bickley #21
- Hospice Pet Advocates #3
- IMMUNOTEC #80
- Jordan & Williams #25
- Junction City Assisted Living #46
- Just Rum #44
- Lane Senior Support Coalition #5
- Lane Senior Guide #61
- LeafGuard of Oregon #27
- Let's Get Started #31
- Lucid Images Gallery #7
- Moving Toward Health #4
- New Mint Media #54
- Oregon Construction Contractors Board #52
- Oregon Insurance Company #50
- Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Oregon #32
- OsteoStrong Eugene #45
- Primerica Financial Services #15
- Providence Health Plan #42
- ReMynde Energetics & Spa #89
- Renewal by Anderson #51
- Right At Home #56
- Roser Real Estate Group #16
- Senior & Disability Services LCOG #36
- SHIBA / Senior Health Benefits Assistance #26
- Small Is Smart #24
- Synergy Therapeutics #6
- The Chronicle #35 - Media Partner
- The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts #90
- Timber Pointe Senior Living #71
- Travel Perks #55
- United Access #39
- United Healthcare #38 & 37 - Gold Title Sponsor
- Volare Health #30
- Wellcare Health Plans, Inc. #64
- Windermere - Judy Casad #31
- Woodside Senior Living #9