Ageism is embedded in our culture and widely understood as a barrier to opportunity, contribution, and quality of life for people over 50. The Encore Network helps people shift perceptions and navigate the barriers created by ageism, but what about changing the system itself? We will define an advocacy agenda and develop strategies for changing […]
Are you job hunting with a gap in your work history? Or re-entering the workforce after being unemployed for a while? Learn how to anticipate and explain work gaps on your resume, LinkedIn profile, and interviews from Cheryl Alexis Gelzer, of MassHire South Shore. Present yourself to employers with a focus on your skills, not your […]
Our speaker will be Dan Hafetz, National Recruiting Director-Interim Resources at StevenDouglas, an executive search firm based in Sunrise, Florida.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been especially prominent in the headlines lately, sparking both fear and excitement. How are new technologies (like ChatGPT, which can write computer programs; music, poetry, and song lyrics; and take tests and write student essays) affecting the work marketplace? How can older adults stay relevant, avoid common pitfalls, and anticipate changes […]
Did you know that people over 50 can find out in advance if an employer understands the value of their experience? Or that there's a growing list of employers that want to hire older workers? In this Age-Friendly Employer Forum, you'll learn exactly what "age-friendly employer" means and how employers are qualified as age-friendly from […]
The Intergenerational Affinity Group is a self-driven forum of the Encore Network, composed of Network members dedicated to linking the generations to create a better future for all. We gather on the second Tuesday of every month to share experiences, learn, and advocate together. We take on a small number of relevant projects as merited. […]
Most caregivers enter this role with little or no planning. Instead, they begin caregiving in a crisis situation, typically making the experience extremely challenging and stressful. In this session, we'll discuss what to do when you notice aging-related physical, mental, or cognitive deterioration in an older relative. Julie Norstrand, founder of Help My Aging Parents, […]
People over 50 want to contribute to the economy and to society. They are an expanding resource, yet older adults are too frequently shut out of opportunities to use their experience, feel valued, and live financially secure lives. Members of the 50+ Employment Affinity Group are focused on changing how older workers are seen by […]
Women over 50 often complain about feeling invisible, less empowered, or diminished. As we get older, we should feel stronger, more confident, and empowered. Join host Martha Blackwelder for a chat with author Paula Marie Usrey about her recent book that addresses these hurdles, Refusing to Be Invisible: Life Planning Empowerment Strategies for Women 50+. Ms. Blackwelder and Ms. Usrey will […]
For People 50+: Be Inspired To Live with Passion & Purpose Through the Explore Your Future Workshop! Online | via Zoom Explore Your Future gives you invaluable tools to plan the next chapter in life through an inspiring and engaging two-session virtual workshop.  Led by a trained facilitator, each 90-minute session of this Coming of Age program builds upon the other to identify where […]
Ever received large medical bills you didn't know were coming and didn't know how to handle? Managing the cost of medical care can be confusing and overwhelming. Learn from Kathryn Koch, staff attorney for Health Law Advocates, what to do before and after you receive medical care to limit surprises, and when the bills arrive, what you can […]
Ageism is embedded in our culture and widely understood as a barrier to opportunity, contribution, and quality of life for people over 50. The Encore Network helps people shift perceptions and navigate the barriers created by ageism, but what about changing the system itself? We will define an advocacy agenda and develop strategies for changing […]
Hear from Jacob Cramer about his nonprofit Love For Our Elders, inspired by his grandpa, which fights loneliness with love in senior communities. Since 2013, they’ve served more than 250,000 seniors through a letter-writing campaign, sharing seniors’ stories, and in-person volunteering. Jacob Cramer is the founder and executive director of Love For Our Elders. He is a 2022 graduate […]
More people over 50 start businesses than any other age group. And those businesses are 2-3 times more likely to succeed. Even so, there are very few programs and support geared to meeting the specific needs of Encore Entrepreneurs. In this program, we'll learn about several initiatives that focus on women, people of color, non-traditional […]
There’s a lot of buzz about longevity these days, with medical experts and social scientists exploring a wide range of factors that impact life expectancy. We know that our heart is at the center of extending our lifestyles but what secrets can it share? Renowned longevity expert Scott Fulton with journalist Ron Roel discuss the […]
The Intergenerational Affinity Group is a self-driven forum of the Encore Network, composed of Network members dedicated to linking the generations to create a better future for all. We gather on the second Tuesday of every month to share experiences, learn, and advocate together. We take on a small number of relevant projects as merited. […]
People over 50 want to contribute to the economy and to society. They are an expanding resource, yet older adults are too frequently shut out of opportunities to use their experience, feel valued, and live financially secure lives. Members of the 50+ Employment Affinity Group are focused on changing how older workers are seen by […]
In this webinar, we’ll exercise for 20-25 minutes using the Essentrics technique, a dynamic  stretch workout  for all fitness levels. Essentrics offers a simple-yet-challenging approach to movement that stretches and strengthens the body, gently rebalancing all 650 muscles and reducing the fascia adhesions that cause stiffness, soreness, and imbalances that can lead to injury. Join […]
Who will take care of me? That's the question asked by many people over 50 who are single, married without kids, or living away from family. Learn from Sara Zeff Geber, a national expert on solo aging and Encore Network member, about options, resources, and steps you can take to plan for a rich life and […]
For People 50+: Be Inspired To Live with Passion & Purpose at the 3-Session Explore Your Future Workshop! In-person Explore Your Future gives you invaluable tools to plan the next chapter in life through an inspiring and engaging, three-session, in-person workshop.  Led by a trained facilitator, each two-hour session of this Coming of Age program builds upon the other to identify where you are […]
Welcome to your purposeful future - for your work, your life, your non-retirement. At The Purpose Xchange we see a world where lived experience and wisdom are valued, where purpose is at the heart of everything, changing the way we live and work throughout our longer lives. We run 3 online workshops - dynamic, facilitated exercises […]
EnCorps STEM Teachers Program The EnCorps STEM Teacher Program transitions professionals from science, technology, engineering, and math-based careers to careers as middle and high school teachers in under-resourced schools in California, Denver, Colorado and New York City areas. The EnCorps STEM Teachers Program is an innovative approach to the STEM teacher shortage as well as […]
Ageism is embedded in our culture and widely understood as a barrier to opportunity, contribution, and quality of life for people over 50. The Encore Network helps people shift perceptions and navigate the barriers created by ageism, but what about changing the system itself? We will define an advocacy agenda and develop strategies for changing […]
For People 50+: Be Inspired To Live with Passion & Purpose Through the Explore Your Future Workshop! Online | via Zoom Explore Your Future gives you invaluable tools to plan the next chapter in life through an inspiring and engaging two-session virtual workshop.  Led by a trained facilitator, each 90-minute session of this Coming of Age program builds upon the other to identify […]