Founders Hall invites the public to attend this fall’s “Designing Your Retirement” seminar series, a four-night series that kicks off with a keynote on October 2nd and then runs on Tuesday evenings, October 3rd, 10th and 17th. This thought-provoking and engaging program can help you plan your next phase of life and is open to the public; no membership required. A variety of speakers will present valuable content and share life experiences on their approach to retirement. Sign up free of charge by calling 203.431.7000 or emailing grace@founders-hall.org. Please see below for details on each session. While it is helpful for participants to see the keynote, The Opportunity of a Lifetime, on 10/2, it is not required. Guests may attend any and all sessions they would like.

Part I The Opportunity of a Lifetime: Unpacking the Literal and Figurative Role of Place to Unlock Healthy Longevity with Ryan Frederick of Here!

In this keynote talk, longevity expert, author Right Place, Right Time: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Home for the Second Half of Life and CEO of Here, Ryan Frederick, will outline the tenets of healthy longevity and the unique role that place — both literally and figuratively — has to help live a long, purposeful, socially connected, healthy and financially secure life. Consider, for example, that genetics only account for about 20% of our longevity; lifestyle choices and environment are far more important and areas where we have agency. In this talk, Ryan will inspire people to embrace the opportunities afforded by a longer life and lean into specific strategies and tactics to earn and maintain their healthy longevity.