2026 Senior Wellness Festival

A one-day community event designed to promote physical health, mental well-being and social connection in the Panhandle and beyond!
About this Event

This event reflects our commitment to providing accessible, community-based learning experiences beyond traditional classroom settings. Through workshops on topics such as nutrition, chronic disease management, mental health and physical fitness, we hope participants will gain practical knowledge that supports independent living and long-term health. These sessions are intentionally designed to be interactive and adaptable, ensuring that participants of varying abilities and educational backgrounds can actively engage and benefit.

8:00 Registration
8:30 Keynote Speaker
10:00 Breakout Session #1
11:00 Breakout Session #2
11:45 Lunch
1:00 Breakout Session #3
2:00 Breakout Session #4
2:45 Adjourn

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

“ADVOCATING FOR OTHER AND ADVOCATING FOR OURSELVES”

Julie L. Masters, Ph. D

Julie Masters is a professor in the department of gerontology at the University of Nebraska Omaha. She holds the distinguished Terry Haney Chair of Gerontology. Julie teaches courses on the Lincoln campus. She also supervises honors students and doctoral students interested in end of life issues.