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He’s known as the minister of fitness and his name is Harry Schneider. If you walk into his gym, though, leave your narcissistic behavior behind, because his brand of fitness is all about bringing families together. Harry is “interested in bringing faith, encouragement and support as part of a fitness regime.” Harry nabbed the Super [...]

Every have a tornado blow through your town? I’ve never met Beverly Mahone, but I suspect she has the energy of one. She’s organizing a “trail-blazing event” that is being created to offer mature women a “total empowerment experience.” Beverly says, “After 40, our needs, wants and desires change. This is the weekend where women [...]

Autumn Series on Aging American Society on Aging
Continuing education for Professionals who work with older adults and their families
East Coast
Philadelphia, September 17-20, 2007
West Coast
San Francisco, October 8-11, 2007

Summer fun means more than downing a six-pack or a fine bottle of Bordeaux wine on your powerboat. It’s time to raise the bar, my friends, and think about training for the Senior Olympics brought to you by the National Senior Games Association. This year we’ll allow you to be a spectator at the Senior [...]

For those of you who watch Donnie Deutsch and dream of making millions, then the Adult Active Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center June 30th to July 1st just might be your first big step to hustling the Baby Boomer demographic.
The pitch:
Come join us at the Active Adult Expo where you’ll find a 50+ [...]

Announcement:
Alzheimer Day was established to showcase Alzheimer’s research conducted at Northwestern and bring this information to the community. The day begins with a lecture by an outstanding researcher followed by 45-50 poster presentations by Northwestern clinicians and scientists who are conducting basic science, clinical and social science research in addition to developing new programs and [...]

For those in the Burlington, VT area this weekend, check out the Vermont Maturity 50+ Expo being held at the Sheraton Hotel. They have a Hawaiian theme going this year in an effort to escape cabin fever. Although without much snow in New England, people might actually have snow fever. Free tote bags while they [...]

The AARP is hosting a Baby Boomer jamboree at the Anaheim Convention Center October 26-28. Remember that story about a Trojan horse being offered as a gift? Those with a jaded eye might consider this expo one incarnation of that Trojan horse. It’s bigger than the one that normally sits outside your grocery store. This [...]

Galerie Beckel Odille Boicos
Art Exhibition: The Later Works of William Utermohlen

Click here to view works by William Utermohlen
Exhibition description: In 1995, the artist William Utermohlen was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. It was then he embarked on a series of self-portraits that poignantly and powerfully depict his journey living with the disease.
This exhibition showcases these [...]

California Senior Safe Mobility Summit
October 26, 2006
Hyatt Regency, Newport Beach, California
The Older Californian Traffic Safety (OCTS) Task Force has planned a one-day, high-impact Summit. U.S. and state leaders, subject-matter experts, and nationally recognized researchers will discuss California’s efforts to keep elderly safely mobile. The intent is to show California practitioners the future trends of California’s [...]

We missed noting the National Association of Areas on Aging’s conference below, but take a look at the agenda and workshops. It offers a great snapshot of all the issues coming down the Baby Boomer pike.
Shaping Communities For A Maturing America Is The Focus of n4a Conference In Chicago

Project 2015 National Initiative: Preparing States and [...]

Announcement:

International Conference Universal Design.
October 22-26, 2006, Kyoto Japan
The 2nd International Conference for Universal Design in Kyoto 2006 will be held in Kyoto 22 - 26 October, 2006. The Conference is hosted by the International Association for Universal Design and the venue will be Kyoto International Conference Hall.
Universal design is a concept for designing appliances, architecture, [...]

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) spearheads this year’s celebration of the Elderly Filipino Week or “Linggo ng Katandaang Pilipino” on October 1 to 7 in coordination with other government and non-government organizations.
The Elderly Filipino Week celebration aims to promote the rights and well-being of about 5.2 million older persons in the country [...]

Love of Reading Online Bookfair
First-ever fair celebrates and connects the online book community with three days of continual events. Talk about an idea that’s really plugged-in. The fair will be held during October 3-5, 2006 at the Love of Reading Web site.
A cause for celebration and connection for the burgeoning online book community, the three-day [...]

YORK 50+ FESTIVAL 23 SEPT – 1 OCT 2006
for the Young in Heart
Performances Displays Sports & Exercise
Talks, Classes & Workshops
+++ PLUS +++
INFORMATION FAIR
YORK 50+ DAY OF FOOD & DRINK
YORK 50+ GAMES
Old Hookers Do It On Hessian
Rugs from recycled materials skilfully revamped to create exciting colourful wall hangings. The Ebor Ruggers group is now in its [...]

Announcement:
In celebration of Grandparents Day, the Winston-Salem State University Grandparenting Program and Family Support and Resource Center is hosting a free reception honoring grandparents on Sept. 8, from 2 — 4 p.m. at Senior Services Inc., located at 2895 Shorefair Drive, Winston-Salem.
During the reception, a proclamation honoring Friday, Sept. 8, as National Grandparent’s Day in [...]

The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging recently held a senior conference entitled, Looking Ahead: Philadelphia’s Aging Population in 2015. Like cities across America and the world, the Baby Boomer generation brings with it a host of public policy questions that will occupy the next generation in profound ways. This is a fascinating report that should be [...]

2007 U.S. Senior Open Whistling Straits Kohler Wisconsin
The national championship for golfers 50 and older and one of 13 tournaments conducted by the USGA. Golf’s greatest players - including Tom Watson, Greg Norman, Nick Price and Mark O’meara - will take center stage to battle for this coveted championship.

Whistling Straits
Kohler, Wisconsin
July 2-8, 2007

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Beauty is one of those words whose definition is in the eye of the smitten lover. No definition matters unless its the one that describes how you feel about the person sleeping next to you. So it’s only fitting on Mother’s Day to take notice of the Ms. Senior America pageant that arrives in Las [...]

The Louis and Joan M. Sirico Center For Elders and Families Southern Connecticut State University presents the third annual ELDER FAIR
April 21, 2006
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Adanti Student Center
Free admission
Workshops A:
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Communication and Hearing Aid Workshop – Michelle Abrams, Ph.D.,
Professor of Communications Disorders, Southern Connecticut State University
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Living [...]