Each of us is growing a little older each day, and we have choices about how we’d like our lives to look in our 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond.
Join us for a fun and thought-provoking look at what could lie ahead in your own life. Psychologist, author and grandmother of ten, Dr. Ellen Cole will give a keynote address on strategies for successful aging. She will then facilitate a lively panel discussion with others who are aging with style, grace and creativity.
DATE: Sunday, January 12, 2014*
TIME: 3:00–5:00 p.m.
PLACE: Congregation Beth Emeth, 100 Academy Rd., Albany, NY 12208
QUESTIONS: Judi England at JFS: 518-514-2023
RSVP Recommended: 518-514-2023
*Snow date 1/26/2014
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Ellen Cole directed a graduate psychology program in Alaska for 15 years before moving to Albany in 2010. At age 70 she earned a second master’s degree—in positive psychology and positive aging. She currently teaches at Albany Academy for Girls and the College of St. Rose and continues to celebrate life in the eighth decade.
PANELISTS
Judi England, RN, Senior Health Education Coordinator for the NNORC at Jewish Family Services of Northeastern New York and has enjoyed a 40-year career as nurse, health educator, massage therapist and yoga instructor.
Dr. Mark Sullivan served as president of The College of Saint Rose from 1996-2012. He is currently the Director of the Sullivan Institute for Higher Education Leadership and Professor of Education at the college.
Dr. Doug North is the Head of School of The Albany Academies. His career includes being the president of two colleges, but his passion for the Northeast brought him back to Albany to head the school he attended for 13 years.
Ilene Sykes served as the CFO for The Party Warehouse chain that she and her husband owned for 24 years. She is now an agent for New York Life Insurance Company. Her former career includes being a retail buyer, college teacher and school librarian.