Clearing the Way: Downsizing without the Drama

Schedule

Thu Sep 04 2025 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

4850 Rugby Ave | Bethesda, MD

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Join us for a fun and drama-free session on decluttering and downsizing - with trusted local vendors like movers, painters and organizers!
About this Event

Ready to simplify your move? Join us for a Downsizing Made Easy seminar—your one-stop guide to a smoother transition. Discover trusted local vendors including movers, organizers, estate sale specialists, painters, and more, all gathered to help you plan every step with confidence. Whether you're relocating, right-sizing, or preparing for a fresh start, this event offers expert insight and essential connections to make your move efficient and stress-free.

Let’s turn “overwhelming” into “organized.”


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Agenda

🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:15 PM
Clearing the Way: Downsizing without the Drama - Introduction
🕑: 05:15 PM - 05:30 PM
Presentations and introductions for 55+ communities - What Is a 55+ community?

Info: What is a 55+ community like these days? Which ones are transitional? What options are available? What should I be considering?


🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Meet Professionals and Tradespeople who can simplify your downsizing journey

Info: From movers to organizers, estate sale companies to appraisers and painters, flooring companies and so much more, there are lots of decisions to be made when you are downsizing. Meet some of the people you need to know!


🕑: 06:30 PM - 06:45 PM
Start Thinking of Decluttering

Info: Leave with the first steps to decluttering! and a list of charities and other places that you can donate or sell things that you want shed as you begin to downsize. Simplifying your life is exhilarating - and you don't even have to move to begin the process!


🕑: 06:45 PM - 07:00 PM
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4850 Rugby Ave, 4850 Rugby Avenue, Bethesda, United States

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