New Hampshire 4th Annual Conference on Aging
Topic: "Building Tomorrow Today- You are the Architect of Your Future"
by Bob Montgomery
When: Tuesday, May 4, 2004
Time: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Location:
Courtyard Marriott
Graponne Conference Center
Concord, NH
On May 4, the Division of Elderly and Adult Services will raise the curtain on the fourth annual Conference on Aging, and is predicting a record turnout. This event is co-sponsored by the State Committee on Aging and will be held at the Grappone Conference Center, Courtyard Marriott in Concord.
The conference theme is “Building Tomorrow Today: You Are The Architect of Your Future”. An array of workshops featuring speakers from throughout New England will be on the agenda, as well as many exhibitors providing information on services and products available to seniors. A buffet luncheon will be served at noon.
Here’s a sampling of some of the scheduled workshops:
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Duct Tape and Velcro: Simple Solutions for Everyday Life |
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Complimentary Therapy: Explore Alternative Practices to Enhance Your Health |
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Wallet Therapy: Message Your Dollars to Work for You |
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Brain Aerobics: Exercise for Your Mind |
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Well-Being and Happiness Starts with You |
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Home is Where You Are (Housing Options for Seniors) and others |
The conference will also feature a panel discussion (Aging Well, Living Well) with New Hampshire seniors who will share how they discovered new ways to explore their gifts and talents during their retirement years.
Registration
The registration cost for the conference, which includes lunch and attendance at all of the May 4 events, is $40. Seniors age 65 years and older will pay $10 for registration. Some conference “scholarships” will also be available.
Access will be available to assist those with vision or hearing loss, and may be requested on the registration form or by contacting DEAS.
Brochures describing the conference agenda, registration information and fees will be mailed in mid-March. Individuals requesting information about registration, access or scholarships can call the Division of Elderly and Adult Services toll-free at 1-800-351-1888, Ext. 4680.
Potential exhibitors or persons interested in becoming conference sponsors may contact the conference fiscal agent, High Communications Group, Inc., in Bow, NH, at
603-226-3000.
Big Band Dance-Social Slated for Conference Eve
A social featuring the big-band era dance music of the Freese Brothers Band will be held on Monday evening, May 3 beginning at 7pm at the Courtyard Marriott. This event will usher in Older Americans Month and celebrate the recipients of this year’s Vaughan Awards. Tickets for the social, which includes hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar, will be sold separately beginning in mid-March. Ticket costs are $15.00 per person and $25.00 per couple.
Reservations for overnight accommodations at the Marriott are at the individual’s expense, and can be made by calling the Marriott at 603-225-0303.
Bob Montgomery is a member of the State Committee on Aging and the author of “View From The Hill”, a column published by Neighborhood News Publications. He lives in Goffstown.