|
 AARP
announces first ever National Hispanic Event in
Puerto Rico
Feria De La
Segunda Juventud--May 5-6, 2007: Gloria Estefan, Don Francisco, Dr.
Nancy Alvarez, Don Miguel Ruiz, Silverio Perez, Chi Chi Rodriguez
Among Celebrities Confirmed to Appear
AARP, one of the
world’s largest member organizations, has announced it will host its
first ever National Hispanic event, Feria de la Segunda Juventud
(Festival of the Second Youth), on May 5–6, 2007, at the Puerto Rico
Convention Center in San Juan. With more than 8,000 people expected
to attend, Feria de la Segunda Juventud will offer attendees a
chance to get up close and personal with celebrity speakers,
performers and experience interactive exhibits.
“This two-day festival celebrates much more than the
boomer and 50+ community—it’s about family,
intergenerational relationships and helping our
members live a full, healthy life,” said AARP
President, Erik Olsen. “We’re proud to offer our 1.2
million Hispanic members and the entire Puerto Rican
community an event that specifically speaks to the
Latino community and we couldn’t have picked a
better place to launch this than the island of
Puerto Rico.”
Feria de la
Segunda Juventud is packed full of celebrity speakers such as Gloria
Estefan, Don Francisco, Dr. Nancy Alvarez, Chi Chi Rodriguez, Don
Miguel Ruiz, and Giovanna Huyke; concerts and entertainment; panel
discussions addressing issues of concern to the Hispanic community
including healthcare, fitness, and more.
Additionally
there will be educational seminars, interactive exhibits, custom
designed tours, and much more with all programs presented in Spanish
with English captioning.
In addition to
bringing a weekend packed with fun for the entire family, Feria de
la Segunda Juventud is expected to generate more than $800,000 in
revenue for the island’s tourism industry according to The Puerto
Rico Convention Bureau. With approximately 10 percent of registrants
expected to travel to Puerto Rico from the U.S. and Virgin Islands,
there will be a notable impact on the Puerto Rican economy.
“Through Feria,
we’re bringing the AARP experience to the community and creating a
new interactive event for our members,” said Emilio Pardo, Chief
Brand Officer, AARP. “We are proud to bring some of the best
programs and services to Puerto Rico in the areas of health, finance
and entertainment and this event is a demonstration and a
celebration of our commitment to the Latino community."
Scheduled Events
Feria de la
Segunda Juventud kicks off with the Opening Show featuring Don
Francisco, and continues with a variety of fun and informative
educational sessions. Plus, don't miss Puerto Rico’s most acclaimed
bilingual culinary expert, Giovanna Huyke, “Giving Back to the
Community” with legendary golfer Chi Chi Rodriguez, and a “Morning
Fitness” session with Silverio Perez from Los Rayos Gamma.
Additional
seminars include “Discover Your Intimacy” with Nancy Alvarez; and
“Favorite Latino Authors Remember their Mothers” with Esmeralda
Santiago, Maria Escandon, Francisco Goldman and Jaime Manrique. A
complete listing of the event’s schedule can be found at
www.aarp.org/events.
Pre-Registration
Consumers can
pre-register to attend Feria de la Segunda Juventud online at
www.aarp.org/events
or by phone at 1-800-931-9574 or 1-972-349-5554 (outside U.S.).
Feria registrations are $10 for a family of four if registered by
April 28, 2007.
On-site
Registration
Anyone wishing
to register after April 28, 2007 must do so at the Puerto Rico
Convention Center. Registration will be available on-site beginning
May 4, 2007 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and May 5, 2007 beginning at 6
a.m. The cost will be $20 for a family of four.
AARP’s event
pricing complies with Puerto Rico’s “Regulation Regarding Discounts
and Benefits for People of Advanced Age.”
Special Member
Package
Those who choose
to join AARP now or renew their membership for $12.50 will receive
four free registrations to Feria de la Segunda Juventud. In order to
receive this benefit, membership must be purchased or renewed when
registering for Feria de la Segunda Juventud online, by calling the
numbers listed above, or by FAX/mail. AARP members can also choose
to renew membership on-site at the convention center.
AARP members are
eligible to receive a seven percent discount when booking their
travel to Feria de la Segunda Juventud on American Airlines. For
details on how to get this discount,
www.aarp.org/events.
Media
Registration
Media must
pre-register for press credentials online at
www.aarp.org/events.
Credentials will be available for pick-up at the press center at the
convention center in Puerto Rico on the weekend of the event.
About AARP
AARP is a
nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people 50+
have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial
and affordable to them and society as a whole. AARP produces AARP
The Magazine, published bimonthly; AARP Bulletin, its monthly
newspaper; AARP Segunda Juventud, its bimonthly magazine in Spanish
and English; NRTA Live & Learn, its quarterly newsletter for 50+
educators; and the website,
www.aarp.org.
AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security,
protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support
from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. We have staffed
offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and
the U.S. Virgin Islands. |