Save the date 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.
Join the Massachusetts Senior Games for an interactive session that brings movement and connection to life. With indoor disc golf and bocce set up for participants to try, this workshop offers a hands-on introduction to the spirit of the Games. Learn how adults ages 50–100+ are coming together through athletics that promote healthy movement, friendly competition, and lifelong connections.
The Massachusetts Senior Games is a statewide program offering a wide range of activities—from pickleball and swimming to track and field and more—held throughout the year. Learn more and explore opportunities to get involved.
Whether you’re new to organized activities or looking to stay engaged in a fun and supportive way, this session is all about trying something new, connecting with others, and enjoying the experience.
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.
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.
Exhibitors
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.
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
Stay Fit. Have Fun. Make Friends. Uniting adults 50-100+ through athletics that promote healthy movement, friendly competition and lifelong connections.
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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