5-8 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024
Grand Upton Hall
Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College
1100 Yore Ave., Benton Harbor, MI 49022
5 p.m. Social Hour; 5:45 p.m. Presentation
Join us as we celebrate 50 years of offering choices for independent lives so every aging adult lives a quality life. We will honor the past, celebrate the present and envision the future.
Featuring a keynote panel moderated by AAA Board Chair Bernie Williamson entitled: Envisioning the Future of Aging
Also featuring:
- Food
- Cash bar
- Entertainment by the Citadel Dance & Music Center
- Raffle to support unmet needs with fabulous prizes
- Live Art by Susan Plee
- Awards!
- Direct Care Worker of the Year
- Informal Caregiver of the Year
- Founders Award
- Older Americans Act Champion Award
- 50 Over 60: People Making a Difference in Southwest Michigan
Community ticket sales are now closed. If you still need a ticket to our event, please reach out to Alexandra Newman at 269-408-4369. Only a limited number of tickets will be available at the door.
Thank you to our event sponsors!
Want to sponsor the event? Reach out to Alexandra Newman at alexandranewman@areaagencyonaging.org or complete this form and send it back to 2900 Lakeview Ave., St. Joseph, MI 49085. Sponsorship deadline is Friday, Aug. 30.
Diamond Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsor
AAA Blue Sponsors
In Kind
FAQs
What is the dress code?
Dressy Casual. If you’re coming from work – those clothes are fine. If you’d like to dress up in black-tie attire, that’s OK too!
- Dress
- Skirt and dressy top
- Dressy pants outfit
- Nice jeans and dressy top
- Seasonal sport coat or blazer, and slacks
- Dress shirt, casual button-down shirt, open-collar or polo shirt
- Optional tie
I bought a ticket, but didn’t receive a ticket.
Tickets are picked up at the door.
Where is the event being held?
Grand Upton Hall at the Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College. The address is 1100 Yore Ave., Benton Harbor, MI, 49022. The entrance is behind the building, accessible from the third and fourth driveways.
What if I don’t want to eat and just want to watch the presentation?
Please arrive no later than 5:45 p.m. to check in and get to your seat ahead of the presentation.
How do I buy a raffle ticket(s)?
During the event, raffle tickets will be on sale at various increments. Each number of tickets corresponds with an unmet need of a senior, person with disabilities or caregiver in our community. Attendees can put their tickets toward any of the raffle prizes available the night of the event! The more you buy, the more your chances to win. Funds raised will directly impact the community!
How do I make a special seating request?
Please reach out to Alexandra at 269-408-4369 or alexandranewman@areaagencyonaging.org. Every effort will be made to seat you with people from your same business or organization.
How do I request accessibility accommodations?
Please reach out to Alexandra at 269-408-4369 or email alexandranewman@areaagencyonaging.org.
Is it too late to become a sponsor of the event or donate an item to the raffle?
Monetary sponsorships need to be in-hand by Aug. 30. In-Kind donations or sponsorships can take place right up until the event. Please reach out to Alexandra at 269-408-4369 or alexandranewman@areaagencyonaging.org.