Ideas for Life Senior Expo 2010- Sponsors

Thank you to our 2009 Sponsors!

Superior Sponsors:
	www.wccwi.com We're on the air at 107.5 WCCW in Traverse City, and 107.9 WCZW in Charlevoix. We're a proud part of the Midwestern Broadcasting group located on top of the Radio Centre building in downtown Traverse City. WCCW plays all of your good time favorite Oldies from the '60's to the 80's, led by the #1 rated airstaff in Northern Michigan, including Charlie D and Jaclyn in the morning, Dave Gauthier's Mid Day Music Express, afternoon legend Michael O'Shea, and night timer Ron Pritchard with the All Request Party.
Huron Sponsors:
	www.culvermeadows.com 5840 Culver Rd. Traverse City, Michigan 49684. Culver Meadows can be reached seven days a week, 24 hrs a day at (231) 943-9421 or Trina (the home owner) can be reached at (231) 633-5840. About Us: Culver Meadows AFC Your Home Away From Home Culver Meadows AFC is a licensed 15 bed adult foster care home owned by Brad and Trina Jewett. Trinas parents owned it for nine years previous to Brad and Trina and has been in the same family for fifteen+ years. Trina has 20+ years of working with the elderly. We specialize in Alzheimers and Dementia Care, but also do assisted living type care. Our home is very friendly and cozy, everyone that resides here is treated with respect and dignity. We also specialize in end of life care. Once your loved one moves here they do not have to leave once they reach a certain level of care. We are here for your loved one and you. Culver Meadows has 24 hr awake staffing and the owners Brad and Trina Jewett (and children Connor age 5 and Kara age 11 months) live on site.
Bay Sponsors:
	Hospice of Michigan 900 E. Front St. Traverse City, MI 49686 (800) 276-5790 www.hom.org Services Comprehensive, compassionate care to people who are terminally ill. Care includes: * Physical support: pain management, symptom control, personal care * Emotional and spiritual support: helping patients and families cope * Grief support: helping families, friends for 13 months after the loved one's death * Volunteer services: providing companionship, doing chores, listening, giving time off to family caregivers * Financial assistance: helping all terminally ill patients, regardless of ability to pay Hospice admissions and information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
	Grand Traverse Ophthalmology Clinic 929 Business Park Drive Traverse City, MI 49686 (800) 968-6612 www.gtoc.net At Grand Traverse Ophthalmology Clinic, we are dedicated to bringing you the highest quality health care in a friendly, comfortable environment. GTOC has been serving the Grand Traverse region and beyond for more than half a century. Visit us at our new state-of-the-art facility on Business Park Drive in Traverse City.
	www.villageatbayridge.com/ The Village at Bay Ridge is a Retirement Continuum of Care Community located just off Silver Lake Road in Traverse City. Bay Ridge independent living is your home for Today. Our luxurious senior community features spacious one and two bedroom apartments with full kitchens. Optional dining, housekeeping and laundry services are available. Our assisted living center is your home for Tomorrow. A gracious, yet affordable, assisted living in a residential setting. Our Terrace is specially designed to meet the needs of those with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. For leasing information, please contact us at 231-995-9385. 3850 Scenic Ridge, Traverse City, MI 49684
	www.heartlandhomehealth.com/ Welcome to Heartland Home Health Care & Hospice, where you’ll find a continuum of information, support and resources designed to help you make a more informed health care decision. Heartland Home Health Care & Hospice is part of the HCR Manor Care continuum of care. Heartland is dedicated to providing compassionate high quality home health and hospice care. Our growing network now comprises nearly 80 offices, in 22 states.This geographic presence means we offer hospice services in more markets than any other hospice provider in the United States. We invite you to learn more about the unique philosophy of care that has made us one of the most respected names in health care. Our broad range of home care services includes Our Services: - Nursing Care and Rehabilitation Services - Hospice Care - Infusion Therapy - Private Duty
	http://www.antrimreview.net We publish Prime Time News and Observer, a monthly publication serving people over the age of 50 who live in the Grand Traverse region. Prime Time's emphasis on news and events of particular interest to seniors make it a valuable resource for them. The Prime Time Senior Directory is an annual publication listing services available to seniors in the Grand Traverse region and is one of several annual guides and directories published by West Shore Publications. For more information, please contact Jeffrey Hallberg at (231) 533-5651, or email him at advertising@antrimreview.net
	www.aarp.org With over 39 million members, AARP is the leading nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people age 50 and over in the United States.   AARP is known for providing a host of services to this ever-growing segment of the population by: Informing members and the public on issues important to this age group Advocating on legislative, consumer and legal issues Promoting community service Offering a wide range of special products and services to members AARP also remains dedicated to ensuring that all Americans have access to affordable, accessible health care and long-term financial security.  Over the past two years, AARP has been involved in the Divided We Fail effort, which has mobilized 1.6 million Americans and over 100 allied organizations to propel action on health and financial security reform – and those efforts continue today.  Divided We Fail continues to work closely with Congress and President Barack Obama to shape a bipartisan health reform plan that will solve the underlying problems in our health care system.  For more information about what Divided We Fail is doing to achieve affordable, accessible health care and long-term financial security for all, visit www.dividedwefail.org today.
	At Comfort Keepers®, nothing is more important than helping people live full, independent and dignified lives within the comfort of their own homes. Comfort Keepers is dedicated to providing in-home care that enriches our clients' lives and helps them maintain the highest possible level of independent living. Russell & Leslie Knopp 1000 S Garfield Ave, Ste 1 Traverse City, MI 49686 231-929-9044 www.comfortkeepers.com/caregivers/615/
	Michigan HOME Resource Guide is a quarterly publication featuring the Michigan Home and unique Michigan lifestyle. Readers will find a wealth of information about building, remodeling, decorating, landscaping, and living in and travelling throughout Michigan. Visit www.michiganhomeresourceguide.com to subscribe or for more information.
Torch Sponsors:
	www.co.grandtraverse.mi.us/ 520 W. FRONT ST. SUITE B TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684 (231) 922-4688 Toll Free: 1-877-686-4688 E-mail: gtcoa@co.grand-traverse.mi.us www.co.grandtraverse.mi.us/
	www.frenchmanorinn.com 908 W 7th St Traverse City, MI 49684 (231) 929-8131
	www.pinerest.org For more information, call 231-947-2255, ext. 8140.
	1000 S Garfield Ave, Ste 1 Traverse City, MI 49686 231-947-3524 www.choiceconnections.com
	Hearing Solutions of Northwest Michigan 3241 Racquet Club Dr., Suite B Traverse City, MI 49684 P: 231.922.1500 F: 231.922.1502 www.hearingsolutionstc.com
	Northern Vision Eye Care 4033 Eastern Sky Drive Traverse City, MI 49684 Main: 231.932.9000 Fax: 231.932.9156 www.northernvisioneyecare.com/
	(231) 947-6347 www.reynoldsjonkhoff.com
	www.bcbsm.com
	Great Lakes Therapy House Calls 1650 Barlow St Traverse City, MI 49686-4721 231-941-3100
	www.memberscu.com
Friend of B.A.S.A. Sponsors:
	www.munsonhealthcare.org/ 1-800-252-2065
	3134 Logan Valley Road Traverse City, MI 49684 www.compassionatecaremi.com Phone: 231-929-5491 Fax: 231-929-5493 Toll Free: 1-888-601-5491
	5246 North Royal Drive Suite B Traverse City, MI 49684 231-929-0305
	www.homehelpers.cc/traversecity58391 1925 Coral Lane Traverse City, Michigan 49686 231-932-1516 231-346-6333
	Miracle-Ear Center David J. Ott BC-HIS, ACA 3132 Logan Valley Rd. Traverse city, Mich. 49684 231-947-3337 1-800-459-5992
	Call today for information: Chris Christophersen 231-631-7528

Thank you to last year's sponsors- click here for a complete list!

Greetings!

Bay Area Senior Advocates (B.A.S.A.) is a group of senior service providers working together to support and enrich the lives of older adults through collaboration, planning, and advocacy. Planning is underway for our Ideas for Life Senior Expo 2008. We have many exciting ideas for this year’s expo including extended hours, educational conference, and wellness screenings.

Below is a link to the information regarding sponsorship opportunities for Ideas for Life Senior Expo 2008 that will be held Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center (1213 W Civic Center Rd). This will be our 7th Annual Senior Expo.

This Expo will draw caregivers, their families and seniors from the greater Grand Traverse region. It will also provide vendors and sponsors with the exclusive opportunity to showcase your products and services to a target market.

If you are interested in sponsorship of the Senior Expo 2010, or if you have any questions, please contact:

Russ Knopp, Comfort Keepers
Bay Area Senior Advocates Member
Ph: (231) 947-9457
russknopp@comfortkeepers.com

Thank you in advance for your consideration.

If you are interested in being a sponsoring for the 2010 Idea for Life Expo click here:

Sponsorship Packet (adobe acrobat required)

For more information contact:

Connie Hinstala, The Alliance
Bay Area Senior Advocates "Expo" Chair
Ph: (231) 883-5028
thealliance@centurytel.net

Russ Knopp, Comfort Keepers
Bay Area Senior Advocates Member
Ph: (231) 947-9457
russknopp@comfortkeepers.com

Rachel Krino, Bailey Designs & Consulting
Bay Area Senior Advocates Member
Ph: (231) 676-3299
baileydesigns@charter.net

Come, enjoy and learn at the 2010 "Ideas for Life" Senior Expo. Ideas you need to know.