Evanston neighborhood members are invited to have a good time Older Americans Month at the metropolis’s 23rd Aging Well Conference this May. The celebration consists of two occasions, an Aging Well Film Night on Thursday, May 9 and an Aging Well Conference on Friday, May 17. Both occasions are free to attend.
Aging Well Conference
This complimentary half-day convention, designed for older people and their care companions, presents various academic workshops masking essential matters akin to well being and wellness, security, vitamin, know-how, authorized issues, monetary planning and the arts.
Commencing with registration and a continental breakfast at eight a.m., the convention will function a heat welcome from Mayor Daniel Biss, and a keynote deal with delivered by Jevoid Simmons.
Participants are inspired to attend two workshop classes, with pre-registration required. Workshop registration will open on Monday, April 1. The occasion will culminate with a luncheon and a particular ceremony recognizing the recipient of the Aging Well Award.
Registration: Registration will start on Monday, April 1. To register, neighborhood members ought to go to the city website or name 847-866-2919.
2024 Aging Well Award Nominations: Each yr, the Evanston Aging Well Conference pays tribute to an Evanston older grownup who has made an influence on the neighborhood by way of their curiosity in growing older and service. Community members are inspired to nominate an older adult for the Aging Well Award by Friday, April 12.
Transportation: Conference transportation is obtainable by way of the Levy Senior Center for people who reside in Evanston. For extra info, please name 847-448-8250.
Sponsorship: The Evanston Aging Well Conference presents quite a lot of sponsorship alternatives for native companies, healthcare organizations, and people. Sponsorship applications are ongoing.
Aging Well Film Night
The Aging Well Film Night can be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, exterior of the Levy Senior Center, and will function Live at Mister Kelly’s, a brief documentary film. Attendees are inspired to deliver garden chairs. Food vehicles can be accessible onsite.
Live at Mister Kelly’s options luminaries together with Barbra Streisand, Bob Newhart, Richard Pryor, Bette Midler and extra. It is a testomony to the lasting influence of famend cultural icons and the sudden origins of legendary musicians and comedians, and the rick cultural historical past of the 1950s and 1960s.
A brief dialogue will happen instantly after the film.
