A full day of speakers, exhibits, authors, networking the symposium will feature sponsor exhibits, an authors’ showcase, engaging talks and interactive workshops on a variety of topics including health, creativity, and personal growth.

“Our society often overlooks and undervalues women as they age,” said Gail Zelitzky, co-host of the Women Over 70 podcast. “The Aging Reimagined Symposium honors women aging at every stage of life. Exploring our own aging is essential self-care crucial to embracing our own journey. Recognizing and nurturing our needs as we grow older can transform how we experience and perceive this natural process.”

This event is being hosted by the Women Over 70 Podcast in Dole Hall at Plymouth Place.

Tickets are $150.00

Early Bird tickets can be purchased for $115.00 through September 25, 2024.

Resident tickets are $95.00. RSVP to call center 708-588-6423.

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Symposium Schedule

8:00-8:55:  Welcome Breakfast

9:00-10:30:  Opening Session and Ashton Applewhite Virtual Keynote: Aging While Female – Re-imagining Later Life for Women

10:45-11:45:  Interactive Small Group Sessions Part 1

• Exploring Healthy Aging: What Can You and Your Health Providers Do to Extend Your Healthspan? – Sally Duplantier, MS
• Sacred Journey of Women Aging-Tapestry Images – Susan Gangsei Fiber Artist
• 10 Reasons Why Creativity is the Fountain-of-Aging Well-being – Janis Clark Johnston, EdD
• We Are Every Age We Have Ever Been – Sally Strosahl, MA, LCPC

11:50-12:30:   Visit Exhibitors and Authors’ Showcase for Women Authors

12:35-1:30:  Sit-Down Lunch

1:35-1:55:   Visit Exhibitors and Authors’ Showcase for Women Authors Tour Plymouth Place

2:00-3:00: Large Group Session Extraordinary Women & Your 5 Energies – Kathy Brown

3:15-4:15:  Interactive Small Group Sessions Part 2

• Taking the Pulse on Your Resiliency Mindset & Skills – Lydia Manning, PhD
• A Photographer’s Perspective on Elevating Your Brand – Jennifer Schuman, Horizon Photography, BFA
• Women & Investing: Building on Wealth – Abby Stancik, Stanford Slovin, Wells Fargo
• Creating Your Web of Wellness for Healthy Aging: An Integrative Approach – Carolyn Torkelson, MD

4:20-4:40:   Visit Exhibitors and our Authors’ Showcase for Women Authors, Tour Plymouth Place

4:45-5:30:   Closing Session with: Podcast Hosts Gail Zelitzky and Catherine Marienau Performance by Susan Cartland-Bode and Paddy Homan

5:30-6:00:   Cocktail Reception