2011 Events

The National Council of Women's Organizations (NCWO) Briefing
Challenges and Opportunities for Women's Economic Issues in the 112th Congress
Capitol Visitor Center, HVC 215
12:00 noon - 1:00pm
January 21, 2011 in Washington, DC


The Aspen Institute Initiative on Financial Security Briefing
Making It Last: Workable Solutions for Lifelong Retirement Policy
Capitol Hill, Dirksen Senate Office Building
12:00 noon - 1:30pm
January 25, 2011 in Washington, DC


Latinas and Retirement Networking Event
MANA President and CEO, Alma Morales Riojas and WISER President Cindy Hounsell are hosting an evening of networking and will be presenting an informational session on Latina Financial Planning and Retirement.
MANA and WISER Office
5:30 - 8:00pm
To learn more about this event, click here.
March 10, 2011 in Washington, DC


Taking the Mystery Out of Retirement Planning Webinar
A Focus on Women and Retirement
Join the Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Adminstration (EBSA) for a webcast that will provide tools and information for women of all ages who have questions about retirement planning. EBSA and WISER will discuss how to make the most of savings opportunities at work and how to make your money last over a possibly long retirement.
1:00pm - 2:15pm
April 12, 2011 online.

American Society on Aging 2011 Aging in American Conference
Where's Grandma's Money? A Boomer's Guide to Protecting and Making the Most of Vital Retirement Assets
Cindy Hounsell, WISER President, will be presenting along with Ellen Bruce, Pension Action Center, Dianne Freeman, U.S. Administration on Aging, and Kathleen Quinn, National Adult Protective Services Association, on creating a financial survival plan and learning to navigate retirement planning topics.
Hilton San Francisco Union Square Hotel
1:00pm - 2:30pm
To learn more about this conference click here.
April 29, 2011 in San Francisco, CA

Northern Virginia Urban League
Cindy Hounsell, WISER, and Donna Purchase, WISER Trainer, presented a staff workshop on women retirement issues
May 2, 2011 in Alexandria, VA

2011 Financial Literacy Fair at ODAR Headquarters
Lara Hinz, WISER, presented a workshop, "Women & Retirement: Making Your Money Last as Long as You Do"
May 11, 2011  in Falls Church, VA

Women's Information Network (WIN)
Lara Hinz, WISER, presented on a panel, "Social Security on the Rocks: What's at Stake for Younger Women"
May 18, 2011 in Washington, DC

 
WISER Celebrates 15 Year Anniversary
 Join WISER on Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 as we celebrate our 15 year anniversary.
Capitol View Conference Center
4:00 - 5:30 PM Forum
5:30 - 7:30 PM Reception & Awards
To learn more about this event click here.
May 25, 2011 in Washington, DC


National Association of Area Agencies on Aging 36th Annual Conference
WISER President, Cindy Hounsell, Business & Community Liasion for the Atlanta Regional Commision, Maureen Kelly, and MetLife Mature Market Institute Executive Director, Sandra Timmerman will present at this conference on How Can Women's Income Last as Long as They Do?
July 17, 2011 in Washington, DC
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July 27 & 28, 2011
Webinar Series on Social Media:  A Retirement Tool for the 21st Century
Join the Administration on Aging and WISER for a webinar series on social media as a retirement tool.
Webinar #1: 1:00-2:30pm 
Webinar #2: 3:00-4:30pm
For information on this event click here. 

4th Annual Mid-America Institute on Aging Conference
WISER President Cindy Hounsell will be presenting two session at this conference. In the first session she will present on "Costs of Caregiving in Retirement" and in the second she will present on "Planning for a Secure Retirement".
University of Southern Indiana College of Nursing and Health Professionals
August 12, 2011 in Washington, DC
Session #1: 10:30-11:45am
Session #2: 1-2:15pm
For more information please click here. 

National Home and Community Based Services Conference
WISER President, Cindy Hounsell and NAPSA Executive Director, Kathleen Quinn will present at this conference on Protecting Seniors from Financial Abuse and Scams.
September 23, 2011 in Washington, DC
8:30am-9:45pm
For more information please click here.

WomenFest
WISER Presdent, Cindy Hounsell will be presenting two workshops at this event on the "Five Thing Mothers Should Tell Daughters About Money and Retirement" and the "Five Money Myths that Get Smart Women into Trouble".
September, 15, 2011 in Cooksville, MD
10:00am - 2:30pm

"Picturing Your Retirement Income"
Please join WISER as we co-sponsor the conference "Picturing Your Retirement Income" with AARP, ABC, ACLI, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
October 3, 2011 in Washington, DC
12-4pm

"The Mature Woman: Navigating Life's Challenges to Live, Survive and Thrive"
WISER Director of Programs Lara Hinz will be presenting at this public hearing sponsored by the Cook county Commission on Women's Issues on how life decisions and available options affect the quality of life for women as they age.
October 20, 2011 in Chicago, IL
9am-12pm

AFT Civil, Human and Women's Rights Conference
 WISER President Cindy Hounsell will be presenting at the American Federation of Teachers' "Making a Difference Everyday: Strengthening Communities Where We Work and Live" conference at the "Hands Off Our Retirement!" forum.
October 29, 2011 in Detroit, MI
10:30am-12pm