Aging and Thriving on the Plains Conference

Posted on 03/15/2010

Wichita State University's Regional Institute on Aging is hosting the Aging and Thriving on the Plains conference March 25th and 26th at the Wichita Airport Hilton.
This event aims to help rural communities connect with the resources of retired persons by motivating the older citizens of the Kansas plains to share their wisdom, expertise, and energy. Key presentations at this two-day conference include:

"Ending the Age of Depletion on the Plains"--Wes Jackson, The Land Institute
"Rebuilding the Town Square"--Terry Woodbury, Public Square Communities, LLC
"Tools Required: Technology and Telecommunications"--Eric Tabor, Twin Valley Telephone
"Thriving Small Towns: What is their secret?" --Jane Deterding & Shirley Deterding, Citizens Bank of Kingman --Lee Suderman, Hoffnungsau Slope Valley Mennonite Church --Joyce Webb, KFB Hometown Prosperity Initiative --Charles Comeau, Dessin Fournir

...and much more!

It's not too late to register!

Please visit the conference website to learn more about the conference and download a registration form.

NetWork Kansas will have a display and Jamie Hofling will be available to discuss available resources throughout the conference.