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LOCATION:Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
SUMMARY:2018 Inquirer 55+Thrive Lifestyle Conference
DESCRIPTION:You may register on this website until Friday, October 12, 11:00 a.m. for $10 per ticket. Walk up registrations are welcomed for $15 per ticket.
\n Join Philadelphia Media Network, publisher of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News and Philly.com for the 2nd annual 55+Thrive Lifestyle Conference, a day of education, resources and entertainment for every boomer and beyond.
\nConference to include celebrity keynote, workshops and marketplace of resources ranging from health & wellness, financial planning, end-of-life planning, hobbies & more!
\nWhen: Saturday, October 13, 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Where: Philadelphia Downtown Marriott, 1201 Market Street, Fourth Floor 
\nTickets:$10, includes access to keynote, workshops, and expo$15 at the door, includes access to keynote, workshops, and expoAdd-On Option: Inquirer Greeting CardsFor just $5 more, add two Inquirer greeting cards to your order at check-out ($9value!). Greeting cards will be available for pick-up at the store.philly.com booth at the event. See the greeting card options here.
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\n55+Thrive Conference GuideWorkshops - Expo - Inquirer Journalist
\nWORKSHOPS: 11:00AM - 1:00PMGET ANSWERS ABOUT THE MIDDLE EAST FROM TRUDY RUBIN, FOREIGN AFFAIRS COLUMNISTWhat should we expect to happen in the Middle East, as the U.S. pulls back, Russia moves in, Iran gets more aggressive, and President Trump prepares his long-awaited Israel/Palestine peace plan?
\nTHINKING ABOUT MOVING INTO A 55+ RETIREMENT COMMUNITY?
\nActs Retirement-Life Communities can help you find the right path to your retirement. Our experts will guide you through the maze of questions you may have about the different types of retirement communities. We’ll define sometimes-confusing terms, explain your options, and help navigate you to a carefree retirement of your choice.
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\nHOW TO SPEND MORE IN RETIREMENT AND MAXIMIZE INVESTMENT STRATEGIESERIN ARVEDLUND, MONEY REPORTER, GETS THE SCOOP FOR YOU
\nAre you spending too little in retirement? Despite all the talk about retirement crisis, studies show many retirees aren’t spending enough of their money. How do you know how much is too little? Too much? The right amount?
\nBrought to you by United Capital
\nELIZABETH WELLINGTON, LIFESTYLE COLUMNIST, GETS THE SCOOP FOR YOU SEARCHING FOR THE BEST SKIN REGIMEN? SOFT SURROUNDINGS WILL DESIGN, DEMONSTRATE AND APPLY A PERSONALIZED PLAN FOR YOU!
\nDiscover ageless beauty and radiant skin with clinically proven technologies from Soft Surroundings and Osmotics Cosmeceuticals.
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\nREADY TO SWITCH CAREERS AT 55? Coach Dick Vermeil will share insight into his experience as a coach, health ambassador and now wine connoisseur with Vermeil Wines.
\nBrought to you by Independence Blue Cross
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\nCAN CREATIVITY IMPROVE YOUR MOOD?SHELLEY CARSON, HARVARD PROFESSOR, SAYS YES!
\nMaximize imagination, productivity and innovation.
\nBrought to you by Independence Blue Cross
\n THE NEW 55+ YOU: HOW TO AND WHAT TO DO
\nJust as you plan for earlier phases of life – getting an education, getting married, having a family– you have to plan for the 55+ phase too! It’s important to lay the groundwork and build a plan for health care, retirement, downsizing, or even maintaining a level of socialization and activity. Join the Mercy LIFE team of experts who will give you some key takeaways on how to put your plan in place!
\nLIVE INTERVIEW: 1:00PM - 1:30PM
\nKeynote by Your Favorite Soap Opera Star, “Laura” from General Hospital Anything But General: Writing New Chapters for a 55 Lifestyle. Live Q&A Featuring Ronnie Polaneczky, Columnist, Inquirer
\n MEDICARE PANEL DISCUSSION: 1:30PM - 2:15PM
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\nMedicare is a well-loved American institution, relied on by millions for health care when they need it most. Yet it’s also enormously complicated. Whether you’re just starting to think about enrolling for the first time, or wondering whether you could be getting more value out of your Medicare benefits, our expert panel will alert you to coming changes and common pitfalls, answer questions and steer you toward the best resources to craft your best coverage plan
\nRegistration Help? Contact Angelica Irizarry, Events Coordinator, at 215-854-5417 or Jennifer Wolf, Director of Special Events, at 215-854-5791.
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