About this Event
Welcome to the Encore Experience!
Get ready for an awesome event where the learning never stops. The Encore Experience is packed with interactive lectures, workshops, and plenty of chances to connect with other 50+ friends in the Carmel community. Whether you're looking to learn something new or just hang out and enjoy, this event's got you covered. Don’t miss out on the amazing moments waiting for you!
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
“Hello, AI-Nice to Meet You.”
Host: Sandi Johnson
Info: October 13th - A Curious Person’s Guide to the Technology Changing Our World. Learn how fun AI can be for the 50+ community. Explore prompts that you will find useful in your retired or almost-retired lifestyle.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Three Australians You’ve Never Met
Host: Peter Smith
Info: October 13th -Meet Molly Morgan, Truganini, and Lindy Chamberlain.
Between 1790 and 1982, three women became the subject of arguments they never asked to have. One was rehabilitated by legend, one was buried under it, one had to outlive it.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
‘The Back Seat: What You Saw, Heard, and Learned.’ Add-on workshop
Host: Peter Smith
Info: October 13th- Bring a photo from a roadtrip you have taken as a child or as an adult and let’s put pen to paper. Supplies will be provided.
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
Vision Boarding Your Next Year
Host: Michelle Vanderplaats
Info: October 14th - We’ll explore the power of vision boards to turn “someday” ideas into a picture of what’s possible, followed by a little time to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself through wellness practices designed to help you feel grounded and energized.
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
Mundy’s Banjos: Strings & Stories
Host: CW Mundy
Info: October 14th - You may know C.W. Mundy for his celebrated oil paintings. But did you know this world-renowned artist has another passion—the banjo?
Come see, hear, and discover the musical side of an artist whose creativity doesn’t stop at the canvas.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Cheers to the Good Stuff - Add-on workshop
Host: Kristin Patrick
Info: Zero-Proof Tasting & Mocktail Experience: Come taste a variety of non- alcoholic beverages you can serve at your next hosted event, or discover your own favorite -hosted by Orangily.
Event venue & nearby stays
Office Evolution - Carmel, 550 Congressional Boulevard, Carmel, United States
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