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Activity Center for Older Adults

A Gallery of Lifestyle & Health: Expo for Older Adults & Caregivers

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

La Porte Civic Auditorium | 1001 Ridge Street, La Porte, IN 46350

SAVE THE DATE!

Back for Year 3!
After two successful events, the City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department is proud to present the third annual Lifestyle & Health Expo for Older Adults & Caregivers—a free, one-day event filled with resources, wellness support, community connection, and fun for seniors and caregivers across Northwest Indiana.

This event is free and open to the public—no registration required.

Our Mission

Empowering Seniors & Caregivers, Strengthening Our Community

Our mission is to empower seniors and caregivers across Northwest Indiana with vital resources and services through the City of La Porte’s Senior Expo for Older Adults and Caregivers. Through the information, education, and connections provided at the expo, we build a stronger, healthier region and more fulfilling lives.

Proceeds from this event benefit the Activity Center for Older Adults, operated by the La Porte Park and Recreation Department.

What You’ll Experience

Who Should Attend?

Older adults seeking health, lifestyle, and wellness support
Family members and caregivers looking for guidance and resources
Anyone in the community who wants to learn more about services available for aging well

Event Highlights:

Find Resources
Browse a variety of vendor booths offering programs, tools, and information tailored to the needs of older adults and caregivers.

Connect with Experts
Engage one-on-one with knowledgeable professionals ready to help you navigate your options and find support that fits your life.

Enjoy Free Giveaways
Door prizes, health screenings, and complimentary food and beverages available throughout the event.

Become a Sponsor or Vendor

Help us support and uplift the senior community by becoming part of this impactful event!

Opportunities Include:

Event Sponsorship
Vendor Booths
Door Prize Donations

Whether you're a healthcare provider, senior service organization, or community-minded business, your presence helps empower seniors and caregivers while increasing your visibility to hundreds of potential clients and partners.

Download the PDF Application
Submit the Online Application

Click HERE to see our 2024 Event Resource Guide.

Thank you to our 2024 sponsors!

Headliner Sponsors:

Advocate Sponsor:

Vision Statement

A community where every person can thrive through healthy aging and enhanced quality of life.

Mission Statement

To provide older adults with access to a vibrant community through enrichment opportunities that support their journey of aging.

Values

We are committed to adhering to these core values which will guide the work of our employees, board, and volunteers

Commitment: We pledge to create better ways of doing the things we do and to make meaningful change.
Inclusion: We embrace a variety of diverse people and activities.
Innovation: We will continually reimagine aging and adjust to meet the every-changing needs of our community's older adults.
Integrity: We do the right thing in all that we do, adhering to the highest principles.
Respect: We recognize and celebrate the diversity, wisdom and knowledge of all individuals.
Well-being: We foster a safe place that enhances the social, emotional and physical well-being of members.

Activity Center for Older Adults is located at 901 Lincolnway.

ACOA Hours:

Monday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tuesday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Wednesday 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m

Thursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Friday 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

The Activity Center for Older Adults was started over 40 years ago by the late Sandy Friedman and late Nancy Terzino. By securing a federal grant they were able to convert the old fire station located at 910 State Street into the Activity Center for Older Adults. The ACOA was managed by the Swanson Center Board of Directors until April 1, 2022, when the La Porte Park and Recreation Department took the reins of operation through a grant received from the Healthcare Foundation of La Porte.

Our Activity Center for Older Adults is a place where citizens 55+ (as individuals or in groups) can gather for educational and recreational activities or simply come and socialize. One of our goals with the ACOA is to connect members to vital community services that will help them stay healthy and independent.

We would like to thank the Healthcare Foundation of La Porte for the grant received to continue the operation of the Activity Center for Older Adults.

The facility is now located at 901 Lincolnway, La Porte, Indiana. Calendars for the scheduled events are available on the right. For more information on the programs being offered, please call 219-326-5354 or email seniorcenter@cityoflaportein.gov.