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Agenda

Agenda

The agenda is currently being finalized.
Stay tuned for new and exciting details about the June 4, 2025 event!

Schedule of Events

Welcome to the Enjoy Life Active Aging Symposium! Join us on Wednesday, June 4, from 8:30am to 3:00pm for an inspiring and entertaining day. Our two incredible keynote speakers will take the main stage, with Jennifer Bartolotta kicking things off at 10:00am and John McGivern closing the day at 2:00 pm. You won’t want to miss these dynamic individuals who will make you think, learn and laugh! At noon, ComedySportz will take the stage with a side-splitting, interactive performance guaranteed to make you smile.

Beyond our featured speakers and main stage events, 37 fantastic exhibitors will be on-site to engage with you on topics ranging from travel and dancing to nutrition and Botox. Throughout the day, you can also take part in exciting activities like goat yoga, cardio drumming, Stretch Zone, speed-friending, Dancing with the Seniors and a senior fashion show.

This FREE day, thoughtfully designed for older adults, is yours to enjoy however you like. In addition to all the speakers, exhibitors and activities, you’ll find plenty of food available for purchase, seating areas to relax, a coffee shop, music, raffles, a caricature artist and other fun surprises.

We look forward to seeing you at the Enjoy Life Active Aging Symposium, presented by Capri Communities and our amazing sponsors!

Agenda

Consult the Speakers and Activities tabs for more details.

  • 8:30am: Doors and Exhibitor Booths Open

    Visit exhibitor booths throughout the day!
    Lower & Middle Levels

  • 9:00am - 10:00am: The Ukuladies

    Enjoy a dynamic performance to the fun sounds of Milwaukee's ukulele group!
    Middle Level, Chapel Theater Activity Stage

  • 9:00am - 10:00am: Cardio Drumming – Sessions 1 & 2

    Join us a fun and aerobic activity using drumming movements. We'll offer two, back-to-back 30-minute sessions; open to people of all ages and fitness levels.
    Lower Level, Outdoor Courtyard

  • 10:00am - 11:00pm: Featured Speaker – Jennifer Bartolotta

    Enjoy this dynamic and interactive speaker session focused on Emotional Mastery—exploring the power of habits, how they impact our mental health and how to initiate positive change.
    Lower & Middle Levels, Main Stage

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm: Goat Yoga

    There will be four separate 30-minute sessions for goat yoga. Space is limited to 25 people per session.
    Lower Level, Outdoor Green Space

  • 10:30am - 12:00pm: Dancing with the Seniors

    Join our friends at Fred Astaire for three fan-favorite dance exhibitions and lessons: Waltz, Rhumba and Two-Step. These micro-sessions will be held at 10:30, 11:00 and 11:30, where you'll learn the basics of each dance.
    Middle Level, Chapel Theater Activity Stage

  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm: ComedySportz

    Interactive comedy performance with audience participation.
    Lower & Middle Levels, Main Stage

  • 12:30pm - 1:30pm: Speed Friending –
    Sessions 1 & 2

    Enjoy a 30-minute, fast-paced session where you will have fun and make new friends!
    Middle Level, Activity Room

  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm: Cardio Drumming – Sessions 3 & 4

    Join us a fun and aerobic activity using drumming movements. We'll offer two, back-to-back 30-minute sessions; open to people of all ages and fitness levels.
    Lower Level, Outdoor Courtyard

  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm: Senior Fashion Show

    Catch up on the latest trends for older adults that will help you feel your best!
    Middle Level, Chapel Theater Activity Stage

  • 2:00pm - 3:00pm: Keynote Speaker Speaker – John McGivern

    You don't want to miss John as he shares personal stories in only the way he can — with humor and insight that reminds all of us to enjoy life to its fullest.
    Lower & Middle Levels, Main Stage

  • 3:00pm: Event Conclusion

    Make sure to wrap up any final visits to exhibitor booths before 3:00pm. Raffle prizes will be drawn after the event and winners will be contacted. You do not need to be present to win!

The Joy of Pickleball!

Come see what all the chatter is about around the fastest growing sport in the nation – PICKLEBALL! If you can play ping pong, tennis or any other racquet sport, you can PICKLE! This popular, active, fun game, is on a court half the size of a tennis court and twice the fun! Play is indoors or outdoors and can be enjoyed at many parks, rec centers and clubs throughout the greater Milwaukee area and surrounding suburbs! Learn the history, rules and strategy behind the game, and how you can get involved from Mike McGuire, ITPTA teaching pro.

About Mike McGuire

Mike McGuire is a Level II certified Pickleball instructor of the International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association and has been since 2016. He regularly teaches private lessons and conducts clinics and corporate events for players of all levels. Mike also plays competitively with the top players in Southeast Wisconsin. We are excited to have a professional of Mike’s stature be part of the inaugural Enjoy Life Active Aging Symposium.