Join us at the EngAGEment Celebration and Symposium, an inspiring gathering dedicated to empowering older adults (60+), their care-partners, and anyone eager to learn!
Here's what you can expect:
RSVP to secure your spot for the full day and ensure access to our program! While walk-ins are welcome, please note that space in workshops and availability of lunch may be limited. Your RSVP helps us manage space, and if confirmed, you'll receive a ticket for a complimentary lunch. Additionally, your ticket serves as your entry for door prizes at the conclusion of the event. Don't miss out—commit to joining us for the entire day!
Here's what you can expect:
- Captivating Keynote Address: Delve into the secrets of unexpected happiness in aging with renowned author Katharine Esty, Ph.D.
- Interactive Workshops: Gain practical tips and insights to enhance your well-being and embrace the joys of aging.
- Community Connections: Forge meaningful relationships, connect with local resources, and explore volunteer opportunities over a light lunch.
RSVP to secure your spot for the full day and ensure access to our program! While walk-ins are welcome, please note that space in workshops and availability of lunch may be limited. Your RSVP helps us manage space, and if confirmed, you'll receive a ticket for a complimentary lunch. Additionally, your ticket serves as your entry for door prizes at the conclusion of the event. Don't miss out—commit to joining us for the entire day!
Location
Pentucket Regional
Middle-High School
24 Main Street
West Newbury
MA 01985
**A golf-car ride will be available to assist, as needed, from the parking lot to the school entrance.
Middle-High School
24 Main Street
West Newbury
MA 01985
**A golf-car ride will be available to assist, as needed, from the parking lot to the school entrance.
Date & Time
June 29, 2024
10:45 AM - 2:30 PM
10:45 AM - 2:30 PM
Keynote Speaker
Katharine Esty, PhD
Katharine Esty, PhD, is a social psychologist, a psychotherapist, and an activist for aging well. For more than twenty years, she was a managing partner at Ibis Consulting Group, a strategic planning and diversity firm. Her clients were Fortune 500 companies, universities, and UN agencies. As a therapist for thirty years, she has counseled hundreds of clients, helping them deal effectively with change in their lives.
Her latest self-help book is EIGHTYSOMETHINGS, A Practical Guide to Letting Go, Aging Well, and Finding Unexpected Happiness. She also co-authored Workplace Diversity: A Manager’s Guide to Solving Problems and Turning Diversity into a Competitive Advantage, 1995, Adams Media, a self-help book that has been widely acclaimed. Her other published nonfiction books are The Gypsies: Wanderers in Time, 1969, Meredith Press and Twenty-Seven Dollars and a Dream – How Muhammad Yunus Changed the World and What It Cost Him, 2013, Emerson Books.
The mother of four sons, she is focused on creating a new understanding of possibilities for living well as you age. Dr. Esty, eighty-eight, lives in a retirement community outside of Boston.
https://www.katharineesty.com/
Her latest self-help book is EIGHTYSOMETHINGS, A Practical Guide to Letting Go, Aging Well, and Finding Unexpected Happiness. She also co-authored Workplace Diversity: A Manager’s Guide to Solving Problems and Turning Diversity into a Competitive Advantage, 1995, Adams Media, a self-help book that has been widely acclaimed. Her other published nonfiction books are The Gypsies: Wanderers in Time, 1969, Meredith Press and Twenty-Seven Dollars and a Dream – How Muhammad Yunus Changed the World and What It Cost Him, 2013, Emerson Books.
The mother of four sons, she is focused on creating a new understanding of possibilities for living well as you age. Dr. Esty, eighty-eight, lives in a retirement community outside of Boston.
https://www.katharineesty.com/
Agenda
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Registration and Welcome Refreshments
Doors open at 10:15am and volunteers will be at the registration desk to assist. Light refreshments will be served.
10:45 AM - 11:00 Am
Opening Remarks and Welcome Address
Join us for opening remarks and a warm welcome to all participants.
11:00 AM - 11:30 am
Keynote Address with Katharine Esty, PhD
Join us for a captivating keynote address by Katharine Esty, PhD, author of "Eightysomethings," as she shares insights on finding unexpected happiness in aging.
Books will be for sale after the speaking portion of the event.
Books will be for sale after the speaking portion of the event.
11:30 AM - 12:15 pm
Panel Discussion, facilitated with Dr. Esty
Engage with local eighty-somethings as they share their wisdom and experiences, facilitated by Katharine Esty, PhD, providing valuable perspectives on embracing the joys of aging.
12:15 pM - 1:00 pm
Lunch Break, Networking, and Resource Fair
Join us for a light lunch gathering where you can connect with fellow community members. Explore a diverse array of resources, services, and volunteer opportunities available in our community at the resource fair. **Explore the dynamic lineup of Resource Partners and learn more here.**
1:00 pM - 1:45 PM
Interactive Workshop Sessions
Explore a variety of workshop sessions aimed at enhancing your well-being. Our offerings include insights into community living, providing valuable tips for fostering connections as well as understanding the diverse options available, from assisted to independent living arrangements. Additionally, discover caregiver/partner support programs, offering guidance and resources to those in caregiving roles. Delve into topics like dementia and Alzheimer's, gaining essential knowledge and resources to navigate these conditions effectively. Lastly, don't miss our exercise demonstration class, specifically tailored for older adults to ensure they meet your unique needs and help you stay active and healthy. These workshops take place concurrently, in addition to the resource fair.
**Click here for Workshop Session Descriptions.**
**Click here for Workshop Session Descriptions.**
1:45 pM - 2:00 pm
Closing Remarks
Concluding our event with closing remarks, and stay tuned as we announce the winners of our door prizes!
Attendees can visit the resource fair booths until 2:30pm
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Contact Us
Have questions about the EngAGEment Celebration and Symposium? We're here to help! Please feel free to reach out to the Groveland COA by using the contact form to your right, or give us a call at (978) 372-1101 or email us at [email protected].
We value your feedback and inquiries, and we'll do our best to assist you promptly.
We value your feedback and inquiries, and we'll do our best to assist you promptly.
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