Join us for the Third Annual EngAGEment Celebration & Symposium on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Pentucket Regional Middle–High School. Hosted by the Groveland Council on Aging, EngAGEment is designed to spark connection, elevate conversation, and bring people together around aging, wellbeing, and community through thoughtful presentations, interactive experiences, and opportunities to connect with community organizations, volunteer groups, local services, and other ways to stay engaged throughout the region.
Agenda
Keynote Speaker
John Zeisel, Ph.D., Hon. D.Sc., is a national and global leader in innovation in the field of non-pharmacologic interventions for those living with Alzheimer's and other dementias. He is the author of the best-selling book I’m Still Here.
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Workshops
Morning Workshops
Workshops are offered concurrently, so you’ll select the one that interests you most. (We know many of you wish you could attend them all!)
Massachusetts Senior Games: Stay Fit. Have Fun. Make Friends.
Learn how the Massachusetts Senior Games helps adults age 50+ stay active, healthy, and connected through sports, fitness, and friendly competition. This presentation will provide an overview of the Massachusetts Senior Games, upcoming events across the Commonwealth, and opportunities for Groveland residents to participate in activities such as pickleball, track and field, hockey, skiing, power walking, archery, and more. Following the presentation, attendees will participate in an interactive discussion to explore ways the Groveland Council on Aging can encourage participation, promote healthy aging, and engage active older adults in the community. https://www.maseniorgames.org/
Aging in Place with Confidence
Focus: Educating older adults and their families to better understand their housing equity options in retirement.
Session Overview:
- Use your home equity to help fund an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit)
- Turn your property into a multi-generational living solution
- Create a private space for family, caregivers or rental income
- Stay in your home safely and comfortably as you age
- Using home equity to support retirement income
This workshop is designed to be informative and pressure-free, giving you the knowledge you need to make the best decision for your lifestyle.
Presented by Michael Galatis from Fairway Home Mortgage and Kaitlin Martel Ghen, Broker Associate, Realtor®, PSA of Martel Real Estate
Supporting Brain Health in Our Community
Two-thirds of Americans have at least one major risk factor for dementia. Fortunately, we’re at a turning point in our understanding of brain health and the science-backed actions we can take to protect it. Join us for a presentation exploring the latest research and how building brain-healthy habits can help you live well now while supporting your memory and thinking for the future.
Presented by Alzheimer's Association, MA/NH Chapter
Afternoon Workshops
Workshops are offered concurrently, so you’ll select the one that interests you most. (We know many of you wish you could attend them all!)
Discover Your Clutter Personality Type
Clutter isn't random. It tells a story.
Are you a "keeper just in case"?
An "out of sight, out of mind" creative?
A sentimental "historian"?
An overwhelmed multitasker?
Join Kim Howe of Howe2Organize for an honest, engaging, empowering (and fun!) look at how to work with your natural tendencies instead of against them—and start creating a home that truly supports how your brain works.
Ease the Mind, Restore the Body: Experience Sound & Vibrational Healing
Curious about sound healing? Join Brenda of Attune’n Up for a calming, restorative experience using sound and vibrational elements to encourage relaxation, quiet the mind, and offer a moment to reset. No experience needed.
Navigating Solo Aging
Presented by Ailene Gerhardt, MA, BCPA, CSA, founder of Beacon Patient Solutions LLC and the Navigating Solo™ Network.
Whether you navigate life on your own or simply want to proactively design your future, aging independently requires a strategic blueprint. This empowering session, led by Strategic Navigation Architect and Independent Patient Advocate Ailene Gerhardt, tackles the most common solo planning anxieties with practical, possibility-focused solutions. Attendees will explore actionable strategies for establishing everyday home safety protocols, managing healthcare decisions confidently, and building a reliable, interlocking local support network. Participants will walk away with a concrete strategic framework to protect their autonomy, stay connected, and confidently navigate the road ahead.
Exhibitors
From Manchester to Boston to Springfield and every town in between, your local chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is here to help.
Situated on a scenic hilltop in Groveland, MA, Nichols Village offers a unique independent living lifestyle for active adults aged 62 and better.
Fairway Home Mortgage where our focus is on delivering practical solutions and to provide seniors with financial freedom in their retirement by offering them a tailored solution for them to age in place comfortably.
Wingate Residences at Haverhill
Living in style at Haverhill At Wingate Residences of Haverhill you can look forward to living at the level of independence to which you’re accustomed, with the opportunity for assistance should your needs evolve.
Martel Real Estate is your go-to resource for buying and selling residential, commercial and rental real estate in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Offices located in Lynn and Groveland.
Bridges® by EPOCH at Andover is a purposefully designed memory care assisted living community that is dedicated exclusively to supporting the unique needs of those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Friends of the Groveland Council on Aging
Comprised of volunteers and community members, our primary objective is to raise essential funds in support of the Groveland COA’s mission. Together, we strive to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all.
The mission of Nourishing the North Shore is to ensure equal access to healthy, local food to all members of the North Shore Communities in a manner that builds community, fosters connection, and promotes dignity and self-reliance.
The Langley-Adams Library, located in Groveland, provides a wide range of information and materials, using traditional and innovative methods, for all ages to promote, encourage and support the diverse needs within the community.
The Massachusetts Senior Games
Stop by the Massachusetts Senior Games table to explore sports and activities for all experience levels, from recreational and low-impact participation to competitive events.
Here at Holmes Physical Therapy in Groveland, we truly value our patients, who have found high levels of success in our treatment services.
Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program
The Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program is part of a national initiative with a mission to reach, educate and counsel Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries on preventing, detecting, and reporting healthcare errors, fraud, and abuse.
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership - A Carelon Behavioral Health Company offering 24/7 support through the Behavioral Health Help Line (833-773-2445). Call or text anytime for mental health and substance use assistance—free and confidential.
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