Aging Joyfully Expo

05/07/2026

05/07/2026

This crew really brought the JOY! 🕺🪩💃

05/07/2026

What a joyful event! 🥳
Thank you to everyone who participated!!

A large crowd filled Sunset Plaza Mall in Norfolk on Wednesday for the second annual Aging Joyfully Expo, where attendees gathered to connect, learn and celebrate aging through a variety

05/07/2026

Wow! Today was rewarding in all of the best ways. Time for a quick shoutout to all of people behind the scenes — our committee! 👥👥👥👥

There’s something incredibly powerful about a group of smart, funny, talented, creative, hardworking women coming together with servant hearts and a shared passion for helping the aging population thrive. ✨

Planning a large-scale event like the Aging Joyfully Expo can absolutely feel overwhelming at times… but somehow this committee always made it FUN. The collaboration, flexibility, laughter, encouragement, brainstorming, problem-solving, and pure joyful energy carried us through every challenge and every detail.

We are forever grateful for the friendships that have grown through SING — the Norfolk Senior Industry Networking Group. What started as professional connections turned into genuine friendships with some truly amazing gals who inspire one another endlessly.

Thank you for your countless hours, your creativity, your compassion, and your belief in the mission of helping people age with dignity, vitality, purpose, and JOY. 🤩

We can’t wait to see you all next year! 🗓️

This event was successful because of YOU. And honestly? Working alongside women like this is one of the greatest gifts of all. 💚☀️

(Sorry we didn’t catch you, Kyla for the group photo at the end of the event so you get your very own pic. FYI, Kyla is our bad ass boss babe who leads our SING group!)

05/07/2026

Yay!! What a day! A special shoutout to our incredible Aging Joyfully Expo vendors! 💚✨

You brought so much energy, knowledge, compassion, fun, and community spirit to this event. From health and wellness to resources, services, activities, and meaningful conversations — you helped create an engaging experience that truly celebrated aging well.

Thank you for investing your time, talents, and heart into our community and for helping make today such a joyful success. We are deeply grateful for each and every one of you! 👏🎉

I don’t think I was able to get a photo of every single booth today but THANK YOU!!!

05/06/2026

Fran’s got the spirit! ❤️🎈📣

05/06/2026

😃 There are moments at an event when you can just feel something special happening—and today, our very first Senior Style Runway Show at the Aging Joyfully Expo was exactly that. 💃✨

Watching these incredible seniors take the runway—owning every step with confidence, personality, and pure joy—was nothing short of magical. From Husker pride and playful spirit to effortless elegance and sass…and even a loving smooch between newlyweds…they didn’t just walk the runway, they owned it. And the crowd? Completely captivated. ❤️

This wasn’t just a fashion show—it was a celebration of living fully, embracing every season of life, and proving that style, confidence, and swagger only get better with age. 😎

Huge shoutout to Lynn and Halena for bringing this vision to life and making it such a standout part of the Expo—you absolutely nailed it! And to Jeffrey Steffen, thank you for being the perfect emcee—engaging, energetic, and keeping the whole show flowing beautifully. And this portion of today’s event wouldn’t be what it was without all of our amazing models from The JOY Center and The Meadows! 🤩

Safe to say… this might just have to become a tradition. 🥳