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OUTAging early bird registration ends Friday, May 12
From a Pride Action Tank press release
2017-05-06
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This article shared 544 times since Sat May 6, 2017
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OUTAging: Summit on Our Possibilities is fast approaching and we're happy to reveal the schedule, along with an amazing set of speakers. The summit will bring together LGBTQ older adults, service providers, clinicians and advocates from across the nation to talk about the needs of LGBTQ older adults ( 55+ years of age ) in the Chicago region.
Participants must register at the link prideactiontank.org/projects/outaging/ for each activity they plan to attend .
May 23 Opening Reception Affinity Public FREE
May 24 Summit — Day 1 AARP LGBTQ older adults only FREE
May 25 Summit — Day 2 AARP Public $35/$45
Early-bird registration for Day 2 of OUTAging is $35. After Friday, May 12, registration is $45. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for Wednesday, May 24 and Thursday, May 25. To register for activities and learn more, go to bit.ly/outaging.
Also, if you'd like to volunteer for the summit, please contact Jackie Thaney atprideactiontank@aidschicago.org . Short description of volunteer roles and needs can be found here.
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