An Invitation

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Please be our guest at:

Women and Aging 2010
America's Emerging Crisis

 

Tuesday, May 11, 2010
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

 

The Wishcamper Center
University of Southern Maine

Click Here for Directions

Please RSVP by May 3rd
 (Admission free, parking available, limited seating)

  

 



Featuring a live telecast
of Volunteers of America's 2nd annual panel discussion at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. with nationally recognized experts exploring the urgent issues concerning Women and Aging that will affect our nation's workplaces, public policy and economy for years to come. The discussion will focus both on the older women receiving care, and the children, spouses or other loved ones who provide their care while balancing their own family, career and other responsibilities.

Following the telecast, join local experts in a panel discussion of how the issue affects Maine and beyond.

National Panelists: (learn more)

  • Norah O'Donnell, chief Washington correspondent, MSNBC
  • Michelle Singletary, nationally syndicated columnist, "The Color of Money"
  • Heather Boushey, Senior Economist at the Center of Economic Progress
  • Rosemarie Rae, Executive Vice President of Strategy, Volunteers of America

Moderator

  • Dr. Bob Arnot, foreign correspondent, medical journalist and best-selling author

Local Panelists:

  • Elizabeth Stefanski, Executive Director, Maine Women's Fund (learn more)
  • Margaret Cruikshank, PhD, University of Maine, Women's and LGBT Studies (learn more)
  • Rev. Mary E. Baard, First Parish Church, Brunswick (learn more)

Local Moderator:

  • Brenda Garrand, President, Strategic Director, Garrand (learn more)

Hosted by:
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www.voanne.org

Our Sponsors

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www.maineambulance.com

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www.prosearch.com