Longevity Speaker Series
Monthly guest speakers on healthy aging
One guest talk a month in the Thursday evening slot, each tied to the Blue Zones Power 9 and that month's theme.
Sep 2026
The Power 9: Secrets of the World's Longest-Lived People
Olga / longevity educator — the grand-opening kickoff.
Oct 2026
The Right Tribe: Friendship as Medicine
Psychologist or social-connection researcher.Nov 2026
The Science of Gratitude & Wellbeing
Positive-psychology coach or Olga.Dec 2026
Reflection & Healthy Intentions for the New Year
Life coach or wellness counselor.Jan 2027
Move Naturally: Staying Strong, Steady & Independent
Physical therapist or senior-fitness specialist.
Feb 2027
Friendship & Family as Medicine: The Loma Linda Story
Social worker, faith/community leader, or counselor.Mar 2027
Down Shift: Stress, Sleep & the Relaxed Life
Meditation teacher, sleep specialist, or mindfulness coach.Apr 2027
Plant Slant: Eating the Blue Zones Way (Sardinia)
Registered dietitian or local plant-forward chef (demo).
May 2027
Finding Your Ikigai: Purpose After 50 (Okinawa)
Life coach, retirement-transition counselor, or Olga.Jun 2027
Gardening & Outdoor Movement for Wellbeing
Master gardener or horticultural-therapy practitioner.Jul 2027
Belonging: Building Your Community (Ikaria)
Community organizer or volunteer-program leader.Aug 2027
Your Brain at Its Best: Neuroplasticity & Memory
Olga — your brain-training expertise front and center.
Sep 2027
The 80% Rule & Gut Health (Nicoya)
Nutritionist or functional-medicine practitioner.Oct 2027
The Right Tribe: Beating Loneliness After 50
Psychologist or social-connection researcher.Nov 2027
Purpose, Legacy & Giving Back
Nonprofit leader, chaplain, or estate/legacy planner.Dec 2027
Financial Peace of Mind for Healthy Aging
Financial planner (ties to Financial Literacy program).Bonus Topics
Vision & Hearing Health · Fall Prevention at Home · Medication & Supplement Q&A · Grandparenting in the Digital Age · Music, Art & the Aging Brain · Travel & Adventure After 60 · Volunteering with Purpose · Downsizing & Simplifying.
