Growing older brings experience, perspective—and plenty to think about. Aging Out Loud is a three-session discussion group that brings together a small group of older adults for open, thoughtful conversation about aging and what matters most along the way.
Each 90-minute session introduces a different topic, such as what it means to be “old,” the experiences and values that shape us, looking ahead to the future, and the changing roles of family, friends and caregivers.
Led by a moderator, the group offers an opportunity to share experiences, hear different perspectives and think about your own priorities for aging well.
This is conversation, not group therapy. There are no right answers, no homework and no expectation that anyone has growing older completely figured out.
As Bette Davis famously said, “Growing old isn’t for sissies.” We think it’s worth talking about.
SERIES DATES: October 12, 19, 26 | 2026
FORMAT: In-Person
INSTRUCTION METHOD: Discussion
AGES: Adults 16+
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All
PREREQUISITES: None
WHAT TO BRING: N/A
FEE: $30 for all three sessions. Please purchase ticket below
INSTRUCTOR NAME: Steven Kressler
MODERATOR: Stephanie Brown
Although she is not a provider, Stephanie spent 30 years in health care, fulfilling leadership roles in health insurance, pharmaceutical, and market research companies. Before retiring in 2024, she worked for a global market research consultancy. Here, she honed her skills as a moderator, leading individual and group discussions with physicians, patients, and human resources executives in the U.S. and aboard, and applying the insights she cultivated to strategic guidance for diverse clients. Today Stephanie continues to enjoy her lifelong passion for music, the outdoors, and wildlife. A student of piano and voice since young, she volunteers at the Musical Instrument Museum while also hiking regularly in our beautiful desert and volunteering at Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center.
