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A Forum on Aging: Resources for Your Journey

a partnership with Bickford Senior Living & Suncrest Hospice
2025-06-26 17:00:00 2025-06-26 19:30:00 America/Chicago A Forum on Aging: Resources for Your Journey This event brings together a diverse panel of experts to address various aspects of aging, providing valuable information and guidance for attendees. Marion Public Library - Community Room

Thursday, June 26
5:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-26 17:00:00 2025-06-26 19:30:00 America/Chicago A Forum on Aging: Resources for Your Journey This event brings together a diverse panel of experts to address various aspects of aging, providing valuable information and guidance for attendees. Marion Public Library - Community Room

Marion Public Library

Community Room

This event brings together a diverse panel of experts to address various aspects of aging, providing valuable information and guidance for attendees.

Session 1: Thursday, June 26, 5:00-7:30 p.m.

This session will mainly focus on resources for seniors in our community. From transportation to volunteer opportunities, downsizing to support groups, seniors in the corridor have so many resources available. Here is a great opportunity to hear more about them in one place!

Featured Speakers:

  • Denice Dochterman, Supervisor
    Unity Point Aging Services
  • Joan Ackerman & Joan Dutton
    Senior Community Center
  • Becky Krapfl, LBSW, Caregiver Engagement Facilitator
    Family Caregivers Center of Mercy
  • Ashley Grimm, Owner
    Caring Transitions
  • Scott Shoemaker
    Scott Shoemaker & Associates, PLC
  • Caitlin Larson, MSW
    Suncrest Hospice
  • Martin Wissenberg, Executive Director
    Riders Club of America

Session 2: Tuesday, July 15, 5:00-7:30 p.m.

This session will focus more on financial aspects and information for seniors. From Medicare plans to figuring out how to pay for necessary care, selling your home to funeral planning, these experts in their fields want to help put you on the right path.

Feature speakers: 

  • Amy Hart, Licensed Funeral Director and Certified Celebrant
    Murdoch Funeral Homes and Cremation Services
  • Madison M Lantzakis, JD, Trust officer
    Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
  • Harrison March
    Heritage Area Agency on Aging
  • Laurel Thompson, PPC, Registered Social Security Analyst, Planning Solutions Specialist
    Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
  • Brian Thompson, CLTC & Founder
    Peritia Advisors
  • Karen Knight, Realtor & Senior Real Estate Specialist
    Coldwell Banker Hedges Realty

There will be a drawing for a door prize during each of these sessions and refreshments will be provided!

For more information, contact Megan at megan.kerns@bickfordseniorliving.com

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Program |

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