Luncheons take place at Temple Beth Shalom
from 12-1:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

Suggested donation for luncheons is $12/person.
No one is turned away for lack of funds.


Performance by Madeline McNeill

Madeline McNeill is a singer, director, composer, and philosopher. Her original works combine opera, jazz, and choral singing with philosophical storytelling to tackle current issues, including technology and AI. Madeline received a Spokane Arts SAGA Grant to produce a project called “Bodies in Conversation,” a multimedia performance with film, live musical performance, and a philosophical play. Past works include: “Choral Labyrinth,” an outdoor immersive choral event; “Ariadne,” a philosophical story with music; “Music Valley,” an epic poem about friendship and gentrification during the pandemic; and many more. Madeline is a graduate of Western Washington University with a BA in Music.


Presentation series by Nancy Ruffner: Solo Aging

Join us, in person or via Zoom, for a unique presentation series by Nancy Ruffner on one of aging’s most trending topics: Solo Aging. Are you or someone you know aging alone, without the help of built-in family? In this three-part series, attendees will learn:

  • What is (and who is) a Solo Ager? Why does that matter?
  • Solutions for navigating aging in general, with the Solo Aging spin
  • Real talk from a national thought leader (and Solo Ager herself)

There will be dedicated portion for Q&A.

Who should attend? Laypeople and professionals interested in aging matters and Solo Aging strategy. Seniors and the people who love them. This information is truly for anyone who’s aging – and who among us isn’t? Register online today!