The Empowered You: Texas Senior Citizens Conference

**EVENT IS FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC**

Envision this conference as being Seniors 101! It is a one-stop shop providing resources and information to help you thrive in this season of your life. Come be inspired by dynamic speakers, informative workshops (ranging in topics from Mental Health & Aging to Medicare Fraud), community resources, and a host of other fun activities ranging from cooking classes to line dancing! Hear from our amazing keynote speakers, Amanda Edwards, former Houston City Council Member and founder of Be The Solution: Community Empowerment Organization, and Rawle Andrews, Jr., Esq., Executive Director of American Psychiatric Association Foundation.

FEATURED SPEAKERS: Amanda Edwards, Founder of Houston City Council Member & Founder, Be The Solution: Community Empowerment Organization

Rawle Andrews, Jr., Esq., Executive Director of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation

WORKSHOP TOPICS INCLUDE (but are not limited to):

• Mental Health & Aging
• Wills & Estate Planning
• Don't Be A Victim! Stop Medicare Fraud Before It Happens!
• Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia
• Prepare To Care: Information You Need To Care For Your Loved One
• Retirement To Its' Fullest: Establishing Your Financial Future
• Keeping The Keys - Helping Seniors Drive Longer
• Empowered To Cook: Quick Healthy Meals
• Line Dance Your Way To Health!

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE: (doors open at 8:30 a.m. for check-in)

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Registration & Community Resource Fair

10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. - Opening Session - Welcome by Amanda Edwards & Remarks by featured speaker Rawle Andrews Jr., Esq.

11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. - Workshop Session 1

12:00 p.m. - 1:10 p.m. - BBQ Lunch, Live Entertainment by Bourbon Street, & Community Resource Fair

1:20 p.m. - 2:10 p.m. - Workshop Session 2

2:20 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. - Workshop Session 3

3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Closing Session - Amanda Edwards

For group registration, please contact Leslie Williams, at 346-643-0649 or [email protected].

Registration Deadline Is October 4, 2024.

Host or Publisher Amanda K. Edwards