Hosted by the Glacier Hills Foundation
Join nationally-recognized thought leaders for engaging conversations about longevity, purpose, lifelong growth and what it means to flourish in the decades ahead.
Featuring Kerry Hannon
Jump-start Your Next Chapter
October 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Washtenaw Community College
A New Narrative for Aging
For generations, aging has been defined by what we leave behind.
Today, many people can expect decades of active, engaged living beyond traditional retirement age. Yet while life expectancy has changed dramatically, the conversation about aging often has not.
The Art & Science of Living Well was created to challenge conventional thinking and spark new conversations about what is possible in the years ahead.
Through engaging discussions with nationally-recognized experts, we'll explore how longer lives are reshaping purpose, work, wellness, relationships and personal fulfillment.
"Give yourself permission to dream. This changes as you roll through the years, so be nimble and ready to let go of some things to make room for ones you can’t even imagine right now." Kerry Hannon
Featured Speaker
Kerry Hannon
Kerry Hannon is a nationally-recognized author, workplace futurist and one of the country's leading voices on longevity, career transitions and reinvention.
A senior columnist for Yahoo Finance and bestselling author of multiple books, she has spent decades helping individuals navigate changing expectations around work, purpose and fulfillment in later life.
Jump-start Your Next Chapter
What happens when we stop thinking about aging as an ending and begin viewing it as an opportunity?
In this engaging conversation, Kerry will explore how longer lives are transforming our understanding of retirement, contribution, purpose and personal growth.
Topics Include
- Reinvention at every age
- Purpose and fulfillment
- The future of retirement
- Lifelong growth and curiosity
- Creating a meaningful next chapter
Meet Your Moderator
William Cosby, Director of Sales Glacier Hills
With a heart for serving the senior community, Bill has worked in senior living for over 16 years and has led the sales efforts at Glacier Hills Senior Living Community for the past 5 years. Currently, Bill also serves on the Ferris State University Board of Advisors for the Master of Health Administration and undergraduate Health Administration programs, where he has served for 8 years. Bill holds a B.S. in Community Development from Central Michigan University and a Master of Health Administration degree from Louisiana State University, Shreveport.
William Cosby will moderate an engaging conversation exploring how changing ideas about longevity and purpose are reshaping the experience of aging.
Upcoming Events
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Jump Start Your Next Chapter
William Cosby will moderate an engaging conversation with nationally-acclaimed author, Kerry Hannon exploring how changing ideas about longevity and purpose are reshaping the experience of aging.
October 21, 2026
2:00 p.m.
Washtenaw Community College
Morris Lawrence Building
4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105PARKING
Please park in Lot #1. Vallet service will be availableREGISTRATION
Complimentary Admission
Registration Required by October 14, 2026PROGRAM FORMAT
Reserve Your Complimentary Seat
Fireside Chat followed by Audience Q&A.
Join Kerry following the presentation for a book signing -
Robert P. Friedland, MD - Coming Spring 2027
Join internationally-recognized neurologist and longevity researcher Robert P. Friedland, MD for a thought-provoking conversation exploring the science behind healthy aging, cognitive vitality and lifelong well-being.
April 22, 2027
Glacier Hills
Hanson Room
1200 Earhart Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105PARKING
Vallet service will be availableREGISTRATION
Complimentary Admission
ADDITONAL DETAILS COMING SOON
Investing in a Brighter Future for Aging
The Glacier Hills Foundation supports programs, initiatives and experiences that enrich the lives of older adults and advance new perspectives on aging. The Art & Science of Living Well reflects the Foundation's commitment to fostering lifelong learning, meaningful engagement and innovative ideas that help people thrive.
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A Community Designed for Lifelong Engagement
For more than 50 years, Glacier Hills has helped older adults embrace life with confidence, connection and opportunity. As one of Michigan's premier Life Plan Communities, Glacier Hills believes aging should be defined by possibility, purpose and continued growth.
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Join the Conversation
Space is limited. Reserve your complimentary seat today for this inspiring afternoon with Kerry Hannon. Event Summary, October 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., Washtenaw Community College. Details for our April 22, 2027 event with Robert P. Friedland, MD will be coming soon.
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