Life After Loss Conference
Join us in creating a community of peers to help each other smile and find joy in life no matter the stage of grief.
Presented and Co-Hosted By:
Conference Mission: Assist those who have lost a life partner with new connections, support and resources that facilitate moving forward in life in a healthy and meaningful way.
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FRIDAY JUNE 23, 2023
Having lost our previous sweethearts to cancer in 2016, we understand the heartache, struggle, and burden of managing the unique challenges of widowhood. This June 23rd Life After Loss Conference Moving Forward After the Death of a Lifelong Partner provides a safe place to:
Connect with and expand your community of peers
Heal by learning about grief and overcoming fear
Grow and move through grief to feel joy again
Learn to navigate this new stage of life and live with purpose
Following are key details of the conference:
Who may register: Anyone who has experienced the death of their lifelong partner/spouse
Venue: Washington Street Conference Center — 102 SW Washington St, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123
When: Friday, June 23, 2023, 9am to 4pm
Cost: $10 Per person (scholarships available upon request) thanks to a partnership with Washington County’s Disability, Aging, and Veteran Services department and the Oregon Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative
Food: Continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks
Parking: Full-day parking is available for free on the 5th and 6th levels in the garage located at First and Washington. An elevator is located at the northwest corner of the garage. Please note that 2-hour-only parking is available on levels 2-4.
MAX light rail stop is next to the conference center
Cancelation Policy: A full refund will be provided for cancelations made by June 16, 2023. No refunds will be provided for cancellations made after June 16th.
Conference Schedule
8:15am Check-in/Continental Breakfast
9:00am Welcome & Keynote
10:00am Connections
10:45am Breakout Session
11:45am Lunch
12:45pm Connections
2:00pm Breakout Session
3:00pm Keynote
4:00pm End of Conference
Presenters and Speakers
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Corey Kearsley & Katie Gurney
PREPARE YOUR AFFAIRS FOUNDERS
WIDOWED -
Dr. Sara Zeff Geber
SOLO AGING EXPERT, AUTHOR,
MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER -
Duane Bolinger, CFP®, ChFC ®
ELDON REESE ADVISORY GROUP
PRINCIPAL, LEAD ADVISOR -
Melissa Pierce
CO-HOST WIDOW SQUAD PODCAST
CO-FOUNDER WIDOW SQUAD MEMBERSHIP, WIDOW -
Tabitha Alkire
WASHINGTON COUNTY
SHERIFF’S OFFICE
ELDER SAFE EXPERT -
Michelle Collins
FOUNDER — INHABIT JOY
WIDOW -
Engred Chai
ARMSTRONG CHAI
PARTNER, ESTATE ATTORNEY, WIDOW -
Michelle Zafiris
WATERMARK CAPITAL
REVERSE MORTGAGE SPECIALIST, CERTIFIED SENIOR ADVISOR -
Lupine DeSnyder
HOME SHARE OREGON
AREA MANAGER -
Yuri Mercado
LAURAL PARC AT BETHANY VILLAGE DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING
REGISTRATION
With a limited capacity, we’re sure to sell out so reserve your spot now. Registration will NOT be available at the door on the day of the conference.