Empowered Seniors Speakers Series

What's It Really Like to Downsize? People Who Have Taken The Plunge Will Share Their Experiences!

Hindsight may be 20/20, but hearing from those who have experienced downsizing is worth more than its weight in gold. Being able to hear the stories of couples and singles who have moved on to a smaller home, a retirement home, a rental unit, or other housing will give us insight into what to expect when we decide to make the move ourselves.

That's why this month, Empowered Seniors Speakers Series has invited seniors who have already downsized to form a panel to discuss What's It Really Like to Downsize?

During this candid conversation facilitated by the event host Marion Goard, Broker - Keller Williams Edge Realty, the panelists will share the truth of their downsizing journeys and offer tips and suggestions based on their experiences.

During this panel, we'll address:

• Why decisions were made
• How long it took to make the move
• Where to start and what actions to take
• Who helped and if family or others were involved
• How happy the panelists are with their decision
• Any surprises or unexpected events
• Suggestions for others

Join us on September 10, 2025 for this informative and relevant seminar. Reserve your free seat at the link below.

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Burlington Art Gallery - 1333 Lakeshore Rd. Burlington ON

Getting to Know Grief: Bereavement Education and Support Strategies for Coping With Loss

Because we all experience losses in our life, we all experience grief. Despite this universal truth, however, we are neither very knowledgeable about grief, nor very skilled at supporting one another through it. Most people, when confronted with someone else's grief, either try to "fix" it or simply can't handle those raw emotions and pull away. When we ourselves are grieving, we don't know what's normal or how to ask for help. How can this problem be solved? Through education, open communication, and compassion.

Kelly Stern of Compassionate Care Collaborators has been working in the deathcare field since 2012. As an end-of-life doula, she supports individuals and families through the dying process and provides grief support before and after a death.

During this seminar, you'll learn:

• What can cause grief and the different kinds of grief
• What happens in the brain when we are bereaved
• How grief can affect us and what it can look like
• How you can support someone who is grieving
• Strategies for coping with your own grief

Join us on October 8, 2025 for this informative and important seminar. Reserve your free seat at the link below.

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Burlington Art Gallery - 1333 Lakeshore Rd. Burlington ON

Simple Steps for Peace of Mind: Planning Your Digital Legacy

So much of the things we manage daily now happen online. From booking appointments, to chatting with friends, to paying bills through online banking…we are living digital lives. And even though digital living makes things easier for us, we often never consider what happens to our online assets when we pass away. Having a plan means less stress for your family and peace of mind for you.

This month, trust, estate and planning expert Christine Brundsen returns for a fresh session about planning for your digital assets. You will leave with a free tool to help organize your digital information.

During this presentation you’ll learn:

• What are digital assets
• How to protect your digital life
• Simple steps to building a plan
• How to organize your digital information
• Roadblocks to accessing them

Join us on November 12, 2025 for this informative and relevant seminar. Reserve your free seat at the link below.

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Burlington Art Gallery - 1333 Lakeshore Rd. Burlington ON

Caring For Others - and Yourself - Over The Holidays

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Join us on December 10, 2025 for this informative and relevant seminar. Reserve your free seat at the link below.

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Burlington Art Gallery - 1333 Lakeshore Rd. Burlington ON