NEO Thrive hosts entertaining and educational events called “The Bash” across the region to bring together adults 55+ with relevant services, organizations and providers.

Bash Events

Bash Events

Fabulous Boomer Boys Present: Brad Mitchell

Boomer Publisher Brad Mitchell chats with the Fabulous Boomer Boys, aka Bob & Bruce (starting at 7:03). Between laughs, watch & listen to learn more about Northeast Ohio Boomer and Beyond and Boomer Bash West 2019! (Note the cameo by Janyse Heidy at 27:15.)

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Talking up Boomer at WKYC’s Live on Lakeside

Boomer & Beyond Publisher Brad Mitchell made an appearance on WKYC’s Live on Lakeside on 4/10, talking up the Mar/Apr Boomer issue and the upcoming Boomer Bash West event slated for May 1. He was joined by Leon Bibb, Hollie Strano, and Alexa Lee on LIVE On Lakeside. Watch the video here: https://on.wkyc.com/2Ibi88B

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Book It to the Bash: Meet Local Authors and Grab a Copy of Their Latest Books

Northeast Ohio Boomer and Beyond magazine is thrilled to have several local authors join us at Boomer Bash West May 1 at LaCentre in Westlake.

 

They include:

 

  •  Boomer’s pop culture columnist Mike Olszewski and his wife Janet Olszewski, the authors of the new book “Smoky, Sweaty, Rowdy, and Loud: Tales of Cleveland’s Legendary Rock & Roll Landmarks.” They will also have copies of their other books for sale, including “Cleveland Radio Tales: Stories from the Local Radio Scene of the 1960s, 70s, 80s, and 90s.” Mike is a veteran of Cleveland radio and teaches pop culture at local universities.

 

  •  Long-time sports reporter-turned-author Dan Coughlin with his latest book, “Just One More Story…A Last Batch of Stories About the Most Unusual, Eccentric and Outlandish People I’ve Known in Five Decades as a Sports Journalist.”

 

  • Retired WJW reporter Neil Zurcher, author of “Tales from the Road,” “Ohio Road Trips,” “Ohio Oddities,” and “Strange Tales from Ohio.” Zurcher created the popular TV segment “One Tank Trips” during his on-air tenure at Channel 8.

 

  • Fiction writer Bob Adamov, author of 12 mystery adventure novels. His latest is “Flight. Put-in-Bay to Key West to Cuba.” Two of his books are in discussions for screenplays, “Tan Lines” and “The Other Side of Hell.”

 

 

  • Tak Sato, founder of the Cleveland-area nonprofit Center for Aging in the World. He and his wife Mely run workshops that help people 55+ develop computer skills. He’s also Boomer’s tech talk columnist and will be available to answer tech questions.
    Tickets are still available and are only $10. Call 440-971-0595, go online at
    boomerbashwest2019.eventbrite.com or show up and pay $10 at the door. We’ll see you at the Bash.
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Boomer Bash West 2019 Merges Fun, Entertainment and Information at LaCentre May 1

Boomer Bash West 2019 is shaping up to be a fun event (but, when it comes down to it, all of them have been fun). This time, we're pumping up the food samples with some of the region's best restaurants and companies serving up tasty samples. ...
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OutRun Ovarian Cancer is Partnering with Boomer Bash West 2019

We have joined with a terrific organization, OutRun Ovarian Cancer, for Boomer Bash West 2019. All proceeds from the May 1 event will be donated to the group to help raise awareness and money for research. ...
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Boomer Bash West Set for May 1: And You’re Invited

The Bash is back, and we're headed to the Westside May 1 at LaCentre in Westlake. The venue is a great fit for a great afternoon and evening. Where else can you make friends, get entertained and learn about terrific companies that cater to Boomers? See you at the Bash. ...
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Boomer Bash West is Set for May 1 at LaCentre in Westlake

Hey, west siders - we're baaaaack. Yup. The Bash is back at LaCentre in Westlake this spring. Music, food, vendors and giveaways make this a one-of-a-kind event that's fun, informative and (just a little bit) fancy. And the best part? It's all geared to the 50+ crowd. That's right; our sponsors are there to help meet the needs of folks just like us - active, on the move and interested in learning more about aging well in Northeast Ohio. ...
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The Boomer Bash was a Blast; We Can’t Wait to Do It Again

More than 60 companies and food vendors were on hand to meet and greet our guests. About 450 people turned out for the Bash. They danced, had fun in our photo booth, sipped a cocktail or two, and checked out our array of raffle items and prizes. ...
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