Things to do

For the first time ever, Thrive After 55 is bringing The Bash Disco Party to Summit County! This FREE event is packed with fun and education to help groovy adults THRIVE after the age of 55.

Get ready to bring back some old memories and make some new ones with our exciting entertainment lined up for the event!

Strut over to the dance floor and boogie on down to the music of our friends, Rick and Sherona.

Strike a pose with your hottest polyester vibes as the Pure Image Photo Booth freezes time.

Sketch artist Wendy Carrick Fedan will capture your sparkly smile that will outshine any disco ball.

Prefer to be a wallflower? Hang with our sponsors and exhibitors who will be bringing tons of information and freebies. Be on the lookout in the next couple of weeks for our list of sponsors and exhibitors.

Join us at Guy’s Party Center:

• 500 E Waterloo Rd, Akron, OH 44319
• Wednesday, September 10, 2025
• 4 p.m.- 6 p.m.

Don’t miss your opportunity to grab the latest issue of Northeast Ohio Thrive debuting at the event.

Save the date of our other Bash event in Solon:

Bash East 2025 at Signature of Solon

• 39000 Signature Drive in Solon
• Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 | 4 – 6 pm

For information on becoming a sponsor or exhibitor, contact publisher Brad Mitchell at [email protected] or call/text 330-822-4011.

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