Are you starting, or thinking about starting, an encore organization? Or are you well on your way and wondering how to build and sustain it? This group of Encore Network members works together to address the challenges and share the successes that are inevitably a part of launching and growing organizations. Join us to learn […]
Do you want good bones? Of course, you do! Knowing and using our skeleton is key to counterbalancing the effects of “aging” on our health. From reducing fall risk to maintaining quality bone health, Bones for Life is a movement approach that can help. Osteoporosis is virtually an untouched field in terms of successful reversal, nor is […]
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 […]
Join us for a session of Cyber 4 Seniors, where Elvis Santana will show you how to prevent yourself and others from being victims of cybercrime. For over a decade, Elvis Santana has helped the neediest and most vulnerable through civic engagement, community organizing, and more. As a Bronx native and a descendant from the Dominican […]
More people over 50 start businesses than any other age group. And they are two to three times more likely to succeed. Yet there are very few programs and support geared to meeting the specific needs of encore entrepreneurs. This group of Encore Network members is focused on closing that gap. We aim to connect […]
Our last Explore Your Future Workshop in 2023. Don’t miss out! This December, prepare your New Year’s goals so you’ll be ready to start in January. 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 […]
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. […]
In this session, we will explore the three secrets of longevity, health, and happiness. These are the secrets of all centenarians, people who are living 100 years or more. If we can practice these secrets in our lives, we too may be able to live happily and be healthy for 100 years or more. These […]
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 […]
Our last Explore Your Future Workshop in 2023. Don’t miss out! This December, prepare your New Year’s goals so you’ll be ready to start in January. 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 […]
Our last Explore Your Future Workshop in 2023. Don’t miss out! This December, prepare your New Year’s goals so you’ll be ready to start in January. 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 […]
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 […]
Chip Conley is a well-known American boutique hotelier who sold Joie de Vivre Hotels just before his fiftieth birthday, not sure what he would do next. The three young founders of Airbnb approached him to see if he would help their small tech start-up “democratize hospitality.” And, the rest is history as Chip has spent […]