Registration Open for Free 2024 Aging Well Expo, Set for Sept. 18 at Esports Stadium Arlington

By Susan Schrock, Office of Communication

Posted on July 31, 2024, July 31, 2024

Photo Courtesy of the Texas Rangers: This year's Aging Well Expo keynote speaker is Texas Rangers Hall of Famer Tom Grieve.

Make plans to attend Arlington's annual Aging Well Expo to learn important tips and information about how to live your best life here in The American Dream City.

The Aging Well Expo, a one-day event geared for adults ages 50 and up, will be held Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024 inside the Esports Stadium Arlington, 1200 Ballpark Way.

This free event, organized by the City of Arlington with support from numerous community sponsors, is expected to feature more than 100 vendors, fitness demonstrations, health screenings, housing resources, information on volunteering in the community, educational presentations and more. This year, participants can choose to attend one of two sessions, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Texas Rangers Legend Tom Grieve is the keynote speaker for this year’s event, which is baseball themed in honor of the World Series Champions Texas Rangers. Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite Texas Rangers gear for the Aging Well Expo, which includes a welcome from Arlington Mayor Jim Ross, dance fitness demos and a free grab-and-go boxed lunch.

Click here to pre-register for the Aging Well Expo. For more information, please call 817-277-8091.

The Aging Well Expo planning committee extends its sincere thanks to the Texas Rangers for its support, as well as Presenting Sponsors, United Healthcare Medical Solutions and WellMed Optum Care, and Platinum Sponsor, CenterWell Senior Primary Care. Thank you also to the numerous local businesses, nonprofits and City of Arlington departments who make this event a valuable resource to residents.

Complimentary Lunch

Attendees must pre-register by 5 p.m. Aug. 30 to receive a complimentary box lunch, which will be available throughout both sessions for participants to pick up and take with them. Lunch will consist of a wrap of either ham, chicken salad, or veggie, a delicious cup of pasta, a cookie, and a water bottle. Complementary water and coffee will also be available during each session. Because of space limitations, seating for participants to stay and eat lunch is not available.

Parking and Transportation

Parking for this event is free. Golf carts will be available to help participants with mobility issues get to the venue from the parking lot.

Book a ride with Arlington's On-Demand rideshare service and receive a free round-trip ride to and from the Expo by entering this code, agingwell2024, in the Arlington Transportation app or using the code while booking rides by phone at 817-784-7382. This code is available for users going to or from the event. For more information about Arlington On-Demand, visit www.arlingtontx.gov/ondemand.

You can also book a ride with Handitran services by calling 817-275-3704.

Handitran books up to 2 weeks in advance. Just use the code agingwell2024 and your rides are free! Registration is required to use the service. For more information about Handitran, visit www.arlingtontx.gov/handitran.

Keynote Speaker: Rangers Hall of Famer Tom Grieve

Tom Grieve spent 28 seasons as an analyst in the Rangers’ television booth, the longest tenure of any TV broadcaster in club history. In total, he spent 56 seasons as a player, executive, and broadcaster in professional baseball, including 55 years with the Washington/Texas franchise.
Grieve debuted on Prime Sports broadcasts in 1995 and was the lead television analyst on Rangers’ games through the 2016 season.

Elected to the Rangers Hall of Fame in 2010, Grieve joined longtime Rangers’ coach and Minor League manager Bobby Jones in throwing out the ceremonial first pitches on Opening Day in 2016 in recognition of their 50th pro seasons.
Named the Rangers’ Vice President and General Manager in September 1984, Grieve became the youngest General Manager in baseball at the time and remained in the position until September 1994. He was the Senators’ first round pick in the October 1966 June free agent draft after an outstanding high school career in his hometown of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Grieve was elected to the Western Massachusetts Baseball Hall of Fame in 2017. He played in the majors with the Senators, Rangers, Mets and Cardinals from 1970-79. He was the Rangers’ Player of the Year in 1976 with career bests of 20 homers and 81 RBI.

Grieve joined the Rangers’ front office as director of group sales in 1980, became assistant director of player development in 1981, and was promoted to director of player development after the 1982 season. Tom and his wife, Kathy, have three children, all accomplished athletes. His oldest son Tim, a 1994 graduate of Texas Christian University, pitched in the Kansas City and Arizona organizations and is now the Midwest Regional Scouting Crosschecker for the Detroit Tigers. His son Ben was the 2nd pick in the nation in the 1994 June draft and played nine major league seasons with the A’s, Devil Rays, Brewers, and Cubs, earning 1998 American League Rookie of the Year honors with Oakland. Daughter Katie was an all-state volleyball player at Arlington Martin HS and went on to play at Auburn University. She graduated from the University of Texas in 2000.

Tom and Kathy have eight grandchildren.