Encore Summit: Powering Our Movement, Supporting Our Work

Read highlights of the 2018 Encore summit and learn how our Los Angeles gathering can provide resources for your work.

Encore Network Summit Recap: What Happened, What’s In It For You?

Sixty-five Network leaders under one roof: that’s a LOT of creativity, accomplishment and commitment. Our multigenerational group spanned veteran leaders Helen Dennis, Jan Hively and Doug Dickson, and newest Network members George Brewster, Joanne Webb (The Actors Fund) and Charlotte Japp...

Conscious Elders – activism focus, new name: Elders Action Network

Since its 2014 formation, the Conscious Elders Network has been a leader in helping individuals embrace the wisdom that can come with age, and develop that wisdom; it has also engaged members in activism, primarily related to climate change. At a fall 2018 planning session, the leadership team...

Members in the news: Encore Palm Beach County & Del Mar Encore Fellows

Local media continue to highlight encore stories, profiling encore leaders and people putting their experience to work in their communities.Two recent pieces celebrate members’ work: Florida Weekly‘s article “Aging, Still Working” quotes Encore Palm Beach County lead and...

UK encore expansion: The Longevity Forum’s November launch & Encore Fellows Pilot

A growing number of UK leaders offer programs to make the most of longer lives. Read about new entrant The Longevity Forum, and 2019 plans to launch an Encore Fellows pilot.

More global news: Italy, Australia/New Zealand, #celebratelongevity

Encore programs continue expanding across the globe, as high-energy entrepreneurs create locally-relevant programs. Learn about the launch of Milan-based Kaumatua, new perspectives on working lives in Australia/New Zealand and adopt new hashtag #celebratelongevity.

WE Are the Champions: UN Spotlights Progress and Gaps for Older Persons

  The United Nations’ 28th International Day of Older Persons program, titled “We are the Champions,” called on world leaders and citizens to engage older adults fully in our communities. The session also highlighted the growing number of elders experiencing poverty, isolation, abuse and poor...

Diversity & Inclusion: 10/16 Webinar, Portland Visiting SAGE Van Jones

Diversity and inclusion are top-of-mind as we organize events, recruit volunteers, build membership or prospect for clients and internship hosts. The Network will continue our D&I programming with an October 16 webinar led by consultant and entrepreneur Demarra Gardner of Change Agent...

Encore Role Models: Kansas City “over 70” & Minnesota “over 50”

As the saying goes, “if you can’t see it, you can’t be it.” Recognition programs and prizes are a time-tested way to change perceptions of aging and highlight our contributions – read on to meet inspiring older adults from Kansas City and Minnesota. Kansas City,...

Global: German “Encore” Prize Launched w/Freedman Keynote; New Website Resources

            Encore’s global connections are expanding and deepening, with Network members in 14 countries and regular connections among our programs. Check out our new global page for profiles and news from those programs, and many thanks to Senior Fellow Julia Randell-Khan for bringing that...

Key issues for an aging world – report from the International Federation on Ageing conference

What themes resonated at the IFA's global conference? Health systems, age-friendly communities, lifelong learning, ageism and the longevity dividend. Read about those topics and Encore Network member presentations.

Member survey results: what you value, new ideas

"Our connection to Encore.org adds a lot of value." "Help us connect in more ways, more often." "I'm excited about getting more involved." Your comments on our member survey help us take stock and plan ahead. Learn more here.