AROHE upcoming events

Time Well Spent: Shaping Your Days with Intention (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Time Well Spent

3:00 PM EDT, 2:00 PM CDT, 1:00 PM MDT, 12:00 PM PDT

The most meaningful investments in retirement aren’t just financial. They’re about how you spend your time. In this insightful session, Cassie Holmes, PhD, explores the powerful connection between time and happiness, offering research-backed strategies designed especially for those transitioning from academic careers. Discover practical exercises and thoughtful guidance to help you shape your days with intention, boost your well-being, and embrace a fulfilling retirement.

The Speaker:

Cassie Holmes is a chaired professor at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, an award-winning teacher and researcher on time and happiness, and bestselling author of Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most.

Happier Hour is a Wall Street Journal Bestseller and was selected as an Amazon Best Book of the Year, a “must read” by Forbes, the Washington Post, and the Financial Times, and was featured in such outlets as the Today Show, CBS Mornings, CNN, NPR’s Hidden Brain, and the We Can Do Hard Things podcast.

Holmes’s academic research has been widely published in lead academic journals. The course that she developed and now teaches, Applying the Science of Happiness to Life Design, is among UCLA’s most popular for MBAs and Executive MBAs alike.

Prior to joining UCLA, Cassie was a tenured faculty member at Wharton, and she has a Ph.D. from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business and a B.A. from Columbia.

AROHE Travel Forum (Thursday, April 23, 2026)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Aging Alone Together: Unique Considerations to Support Solo Agers (Monday, April 27, 2026)

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT

AROHE is partnering with the nonprofit organization DOROT to offer this session exploring the experience of people aging on their own—without a partner, children, or family close by. DEROT will introduce the Aging Alone Together approach—centered on connection, community, and practical support.

Participants will learn:

What it means to be a solo ager today
How to reframe aging alone through connection and community
Key differences among solo agers and their needs
How “solo ageism” shows up and how to address it
Practical ways to build and strengthen support networks
Where to start in finding “your people” and support

We’ll also highlight programs and opportunities that help sustain connection in later life.

At its core, this session is about moving from aging alone to aging with community, support, and belonging.

Bios: Claire Solomon Nisen, LMSW, MPH, manages DOROT’s Lasting Impressions programs, which includes Aging Alone Together®, a flagship program for solo agers. Claire learns with and from solo agers from across the country through AAT, and other virtual and in-person offerings, every day. Claire earned a B.A. in American Studies from Skidmore College, and MSW and MPH degrees from Columbia.

Amy Stein-Milford, DOROT’s Director of Onsite and Special Programs, oversees DOROT’s in-person, online and telephone group programs and led the Aging Alone Together curriculum redesign, advancing the organization's mission to reduce social isolation and strengthen community among older adults. She brings 25+ years of experience building initiatives at the intersection of community, culture and social impact.

Cultivating Social Connections and Support Systems in Retirement (Wednesday, May 06, 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Cultivating Social Connections and Support Systems in Retirement

3:00 PM EDT, 2:00 PM CDT, 1:00 PM MDT, 12:00 PM PDT

“The quality of your relationships is the single biggest predictor of happiness.” – The Good Life

Join Marc Schulz, co-author of The Good Life, for an engaging and uplifting conversation about how to stay connected and supported in retirement. Drawing on insights from the landmark Harvard Study of Adult Development, Marc will share practical tips and inspiring stories to help you nurture friendships, strengthen community ties, and create a life filled with meaning and joy. This session is perfect for retirees in higher education who want to thrive socially and emotionally in this exciting new chapter.

The Speaker:

Marc Schulz is the author (along with Robert Waldinger) of the New York Times Bestseller, The Good Life: Lessons from the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness (2023), which is being translated and published in over 45 languages around the world. Dr. Schulz is the Associate Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, an 87-year-old longitudinal study of human flourishing in two generations of individuals from over 700 families. He is also an award-winning Professor of Psychology who holds the Sue Kardas PhD 1971 Professorship in Psychology at Bryn Mawr College and directs Bryn Mawr’s Data Science Program. He completed his Ph.D. in clinical psychology at U.C. Berkeley and postdoctoral fellowships in clinical and health psychology at Harvard Medical School.

The Joy of Connection: Wellness, Wisdom, and Wonder (Tuesday, October 06, 2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

2026 AROHE Conference
October 6-8

The 2026 AROHE Conference is a biennial gathering that brings together leaders, members, and friends of retiree organizations to exchange ideas, share best practices, and explore innovative ways to reimagine retirement. This year’s theme, Wellness, Wisdom, Wonder: The Joys of Connection, celebrates the vibrancy of retiree life and the transformative power of community. Through engaging sessions and conversations across program areas, participants will discover how connection to people, ideas, purpose, and lifelong engagement enriches the retirement experience. Join us to learn, connect, and be inspired.

For more details on the Conference, please visit the Conference Site and hotel reservations at the University of Florida Hilton Hotel and Home to the UF Conference Center at a group rate of $159 a night, which will be honored two-days pre and post event for those that want to explore the are further.