April 2007
Contact: Richard Symchak

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 791-4873, Ext. 108 or Cell: 631-4728

BABY BOOMER CONFERENCE APRIL 17-18 ADDRESSES SENIOR ISSUES

Tucson Parks and Recreation hosts a Boomers and Beyond Conference April 17-18 at the Holiday Inn, 4550 S. Palo Verde Blvd.

The event, being held 8 a.m.-6 p.m. April 17 and 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. April 18, will focus on recreational senior issues, including healthy aging, programming for seniors, injury/suicide prevention and caregiving.

Keynote speakers will be: Colin Milner, CEO International Council on Active Aging; Christine Katzenmeyer, executive director, Colorado Consortium for Older Adult Wellness; and

Dr. Richard Gitelson, director of gerontology, ASU West Department of Recreation and Tourism Management.

Conference fees, which include two breakfasts and one lunch, are $125 prior to April 12; $150 after that date. Attendees can also choose from 15 breakout sessions focusing on specific topics impacting seniors.

Partner agencies include: Arizona Parks and Recreation Association, Pima Council on Aging, Arizona Division of Aging and Adult Services, Arizona Department of Health Services and the University of Arizona Center on Aging.

Conference information, r egistration on-line and a brochure are available at www.azpra.org .