Miss Augusta River Cruise,
depending on availability.
Come take an air-conditioned cruise down the Missouri River on the Miss Augusta, a 105-ft motor yacht. Includes a three-course lunch, prepared by the chef aboard the yacht.
Cheryl Meyer, the Non-Rail Chair took her husband Randy on this cruise and also had friends along. Everyone loved it, and agreed that it was totally worth the money. We invite you to bring your spouse or travel with our group. The Captain gives a live narrated tour as we cruise along. The yacht is beautiful, and the dining area is set with white tablecloths and china. Lunch is served on the first deck, but decks 2 and 3 are available after your meal, with chairs and tables for lounging and sightseeing. Restrooms on the first and second decks are clean and well-decorated.
The Augusta, MO, area was the first viticulture area in the United States. Four local wineries will have wines for sale at the bar for your enjoyment. If you have dietary restrictions or allergies, please advise when you register for the convention, so the chef can make accommodations for you. This must be done ahead of time, not on the day of the cruise. Thank you!
Cost: $135, includes comfortable bus to and from the dock, air conditioned 1.5 hour cruise with a plated three course lunch (salad, entree and dessert).
Time:
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Board bus at Convention Ctr.
10:30 AM
Return to Convention Ctr.
2:00 PM
Cut off date for registration
is May 31, 2025.
Downsizing Made Easy
This session is presented by Ted Gottlieb, a real estate specialist and certified senior downsizing coach. No matter what age you are, we all need to downsize at some point during our life. Have you ever wondered what will I do with all this stuff? I don't know where to start!
Come and hear Ted's tips on how to do this. Ted will guide you through the process of downsizing seamlessly.
Time:
Friday, September 5, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Ted Gottlieb
Seniors Real Estate Specialist
(314) 956-9477
How to Conduct Blood Spatter Analysis at a Crime Scene
Bloodstain spatter analysis (BPA) is a technique used by forensic scientists to determine what happened at a crime scene. BPA was popularized through the TV show "Dexter" and other shows such as CSI. In this session, we will look at a variety of case studies, photos, and techniques that investigators use to conduct BPA at crime scenes. Participants will participate in hands-on activities involving bloodstain patters, and have a chance to put the knowledge gained through the presentation to use.
Time:
Thursday, September 4, 2025
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Professor Erik Hall
Director of Forensic Science
St. Louis University
All Aboard the Genealogy Train:
Can Your DNA Put a Relative in Jail?
Have you joined the millions of individuals who have submitted their DNA to a genealogy database? In this session, we will discuss the use of genealogy databases in the solving of criminal cases. Discussions will be had around the types of cases that have been solved using these databases, as well as the potential limitations of these databases. In addition, we will discuss whether your DNA could actually be the sample that leads police to solve a case.
Time:
Thursday, September 4, 2025
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Professor of Forensic Science
St Louis University
New Announcements in the World of Small Animal Medicine
Come and listen to Noelle Miles, DVM, speak about what has changed in the last 30 years in animal medicine. A question and answer session will follow.
Cancer used to be the death sentence for older dogs and cats. Now we have novel drugs that help extend the quantity of life without hurting the quality of life. Diseases like osteoarthritis, pancreatitis, and allergic dermatitis now have biologics available that target the receptor responsible for the disease symptoms so that responses are optimal and side-effect free.
Time:
Friday, September 5, 2025
6:00 PM - 7 PM
Estate Planning Basics
Did you ever wonder about what to do to plan for the future of your estate? Whether you have a little or a lot of assets, they need protection. Have questions? Come and listen to Shawn. There will be a question and answer session following his presentation.
Shawn Estep, ESQ, has served hundreds of clients throughout the area since 1996. His focus continues to be helping families and individuals protect themselves and their loved ones personally and financially by planning for their specific needs.
Some of the areas he practices include: Estate planning, asset protection, elder law, succession planning, trust administration & probate, and special needs planning.
Time:
Thursday, September 4, 2025
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
(636) 233-2017
Tips for Selling Your Home and More
Ted Gottlieb, certified senior advisor, is a senior's real estate specialist, certified senior downsizing coach, and found of the Senior Learning Institute.
Ted has been coaching older adults how to age in place, and transition with dignity and ease when it's time to move. Learn how to sell your home quickly and for more (no matter its condition). Come and get tips for downsizing your home. Question and answer session following his talk.
Time:
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Ted Gogglieb
Sr. Real Estate Specialist
Certified Senior Downsizing Coach
(314) 956-9477
Street Cars of Yesteryear
in St. Louis
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Mark Goldfeder will take you back to the days of yesteryear in St. Louis. Come and view the old street cars and railroads which were the main forms of transportation years ago. Notice the clothing of the people and how both women and men wore hats in those days.
Mark grew up in the west end of St. Louis in the Cabanne area. As a young boy at the age of five, he walked with his dad every day to meet the trains to pick up a load of fish. his dad was in the seafood business. He and his dad picked up the fish from the Wabash RR Train at 18th & Clark, where Union Station is located today.
The Goldfeders lived on the corner of Etzel & Hamilton. This gave him a birds eye view of the streetcar line. This was the beginning of Mark's interest in railroads and streetcars - he grew up with them.
Mark has a bachelor of science degree from St. Louis University in transportation. He enjoys sharing his interests and hobby with the community. Goldfeder is the president of the St Louis Railroad Enthusiasts in St. Louis.
Time:
Saturday, September 6, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Maybe It's Your Medication
Hedva Barenholtz Levy, PharmMD, BCPS, BCCP, and Director of Pharma Consulting has authored the book, “Maybe It’s Your Medications.” Hedva says, ”We have a medication problem in America. It is marked not only by excessive use of medications, but by errors in how they are prescribed, monitored, and taken.” An estimated 19 million adults age 65 and older take five or more medications daily. These individuals and their family caregivers know the frustrations of lengthy medication lists, high drug costs, and frequent questions about the need and value of those medications.
An unrecognized adverse drug effect is all too often mistaken for a new medical condition, or worse, a symptom of getting older. Who stops to question the medication?
Come and listen to her speak about the problem and what you can do to protect yourself from this happening to you. There will be a question and answer session following the lecture.
Hedva Barenholtz Levy
Pharmacist & Director of Pharma Consulting
Newsletter about Monthly Tips about safe medication use.
Time:
Friday, September 5, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Vandeventer Place;
The Gilded Age in St. Louis
Thomas C Grady was a circuit court judge for 38 years in the city of St Louis before he retired. He is a lifelong St Louisan which inspires his interests in the history and architecture of St Louis. He and his co-author Michael Boyd worked for seven years composing their new book, “Vandeventer Place; The Gilded Age in St Louis.”
This book tells the history and traditions of St Louis post civil war. Vandeventer Place was the most prestigious street in the Midwest. It is a complete compendium of 50 homes erected on that street from 1874-1890.
Vandeventer Place was legendary and important for the large number of well-known city leaders and intellectuals of St Louis. The book contains a complete List of homes built, the dates they were constructed, and a photograph and biography of every person who lived on that street.
Come and listen to the authors give details of this important era. Books are available today at the Left Bank Bookstore and the Mercantile Library at the University of Mo. St Louis.
Time:
Wednesday, September 3, 2025,
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Thursday, September 4, 2025,
9:30 AM - 10:15 PM
Make It and Take It Workshops
NECKLACES
Did you ever want to learn how to make a necklace? Now is your chance! Join us for a session to learn how to make a pretty necklace that you can take home from the convention.
You’ll have a fun time creating your own jewelry. We’ll have all materials needed for you to complete your project.
The cost of the session is $10 for two necklaces. Come and join the fun!
Please register online for the session, so we can be sure we’ll have plenty of materials available for everyone.
Instructor: Roberta Hmiel
Time:
Friday, September 5, 2025
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Make It and Take It Workshops
BEADED BRACELETS
Roberta Hmiel, our creative instructor, will be directing this session. You’re going to love
it!
You’ll be making two beaded bracelets per class sign up. Come have fun making your bracelets! You can select beads in your favorite colors to create your own style and complement your wardrobe!
Cost is just $5 to make two bracelets!
Please sign up online for the class, so that we can purchase ample materials to make your projects. Sign up for an extra session if you would like to make two additional bracelets.
Time:
Saturday, September 6, 2025
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Make It and Take It Workshops
FINGER KNITTING
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Come and learn the art of finger knitting. You’ll be making a small, useable knitted blanket, that can be used for children, as a throw for a chair, to cover up at naptime, or to cuddle with your favorite pet.
The cost is $15 per blanket, payable at online registration when you sign up for the session.
Add an additional registration if you would like materials to make a second blanket.
Time:
Wednesday., September 3, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
