Mercer Island Senior Resource Fair Returns

Event focuses on health, wellness, and lifestyle enrichment for local seniors

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The third annual Mercer Island Senior Resource Fair will take place on March 7, offering local seniors a 'one-stop shop' to connect with vendors, experts, and organizations providing resources related to health, housing, volunteerism, social connections, and more. The free event will feature booths, presentations, and opportunities for seniors to gather and learn about services and supports available in the community.

Why it matters

As the senior population continues to grow, events like the Mercer Island Senior Resource Fair play a crucial role in helping older adults access the resources and information they need to live healthy, engaged, and fulfilling lives. The fair provides a valuable platform for seniors to make important connections and discover ways to enrich their lifestyles.

The details

The Mercer Island Senior Resource Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on March 7 at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center. Approximately 55 local and regional vendors, as well as senior issues and aging experts, will be on hand to interact with attendees. Following the fair, there will be a series of 30-minute presentations from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on topics such as using public transportation, end-of-life planning, dealing with text scams, nutrition education, and assisted living.

  • The Mercer Island Senior Resource Fair will take place on March 7, 2026.
  • The fair will run from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by a series of presentations from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

The players

Chris del Pilar

City recreation specialist who organizes the Mercer Island Senior Resource Fair.

Marina Gonzales

YFS programs coordinator, who says the fair helps seniors connect with community services, organizations, and supports.

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What they’re saying

“Attendees really like the event. It's great to inform our senior community that whenever they come in — whether they're coming in for a different program, drop-in sport, other meetings — that this is happening. It's a completely kind of more open house-type of event.”

— Chris del Pilar, City recreation specialist (bellevuereporter.com)

“An in-person connection can be an important first step to finding a volunteer opportunity, joining a support group, engaging in home-care services, or starting the conversation about finding a retirement or assisted living facility.”

— Marina Gonzales, YFS programs coordinator (bellevuereporter.com)

What’s next

The city is looking to gauge interest from vendors and attendees to potentially offer additional presentations and workshops for the senior community throughout the rest of the year and into 2027.

The takeaway

The Mercer Island Senior Resource Fair provides a valuable opportunity for local seniors to access a wide range of resources and services, fostering connections and empowering them to live their best lives. As the senior population grows, events like this will continue to play a crucial role in supporting the health, wellness, and lifestyle enrichment of older adults in the community.