Community Active Aging and Wellness Resource Fair April 20

Aging Connections of Michiana will host an Active Aging and Wellness Resource

South Bend Symphony Orchestra announces season

The South Bend Symphony announces its 2023-2024 season, the eighth under the baton of Grammy-nominated music director Alastair Wills.

Between the Jack M. Champaigne Masterworks, the June H. Edwards Mosaic, the Indiana Trust Pops Series, the Shein Trust Community Series, and special concerts, the 91st season manages major world premiere, incredible community collaborations and fan-favorite pops shows, all performed by the powerhouse players of the South Bend Symphony Orchestra.

For the first time in three years, the season opens in the beautiful Morris Performing Arts Center with the Jack M. Champaigne Masterworks Series concert “Silk Road + Strauss,” featuring Silkroad Ensemble alum Joseph Gramley in a stage-spanning percussion concerto.

A collaboration with the Fischoff National Chamber Music Association and the Euclid Quartet begins the June H. Edwards Mosaic Series and brings the world premiere of Anna Clyne’s concerto for string quartet and orchestra Quarter Days to the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center on the campus of the University of Notre Dame.

Bachtrack named Anna Clyne as one of the top 10 most performed living composers of 2022. This major commission and world premiere precedes her Metropolitan Opera debut in New York.

The Shein Trust Community Series features the annual family concert, designed for children and families, and the second celebration of Día de los Muertos.

The South Bend Symphony Orchestra season-long sponsors are Jack M. Champaigne and his support of the Masterworks Series and the June H. Edwards Mosaic Series; Indiana Trust Wealth Management for their support of the Indiana Trust Pops Series; the Shein Trust for the support of the Shein Trust Community Series; and Jordan Lexus of Mishawaka for the support of guest artists throughout the season. In addition, the South Bend Symphony Orchestra acknowledges additional operating support from the Indiana Arts Commission and National Endowment for the Arts.

Season subscriptions are on sale now. For more information, visit southbendsymphony.org or call (574) 232-6343.

Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Thursday, April 20, at the Elkhart Health and Aquatics Center, 200 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart. Admission, parking, mammograms, and COVID-19 vaccines will be free.

There will be free, multitopic educational presentations from area aging experts, followed by a chance to participate in a live Q&A session.

The feature presentation and panel discussion will be led by Kim Williams, director, Indiana Parkinson Foundation titled, “Parkinson’s Disease and Resources to Improve the Journey.” Joining Williams will be Jessie Hillock, M.A., CCC-SLP, CDP, a dementia care specialist, certified dementia practi- tioner, and speech-language pathologist.

Also joining her is John M. Templeton, who has a Ph.D. in computer science and engineering, a master of science in biomedical engineering, and a degree in biomedical engineering.

Peggy L. Prieshoff, R.N., will also be present. She is an Athletics and Fitness Association of America group fitness instructor, a balanced body pilates reformer trainer, a cardiac rehab instructor, a CLIMB trainer, spinning instructor, and a water in motion and YogaFit instructor.

People will have the opportunity to speak with 60-plus local resources on-site to help transition seamlessly through the best phase of life. This is a one-stop-shopping event for community members looking to connect with valuable local resources.

“We love events like these because they are at the heart of our mission,” said Malana Maher, president and founder of ACOM. “Aging Connections provides professional and community education, and our members provide the continuum of aging resources. ACOM is a resourcing organization and connects individuals with the services and providers that best meet their current needs. So, we encourage everyone to attend this free event to discover ways we may be able to help.”

Founded in 2020, Aging

Connections is a nonprofit, grassroots cooperative of individuals and organizations working together in partnership to catalyze and promote their program of work.

The programs include educational offerings, promoting business, building community and relationships, and serving the aging population for the benefit of each other, other professionals, and the community at large. Aging Connections is continuing to grow and now has four chapters serving eight counties in Indiana and a new chapter serving southwestern Michigan.

For additional information, visit www.agingconnections. org.