Fall 2026 Schedule

Seniors University Fall Semester

August 21, 2026-"Crack the Code: How to Read Food Labels for Better Health"-Gayle Timmerman, PhD, APRN-CNS, FNAP, FAAN-Interim Co-Director, Luci Baines Johnson and Ian J. Turpin Center for Gerontological Nursing at The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing

August 28, 2026- "Hospice 101"-Jonathan Westerfield, Hospice Liaison, Sonder Hospice 

September 4, 2026-"ABC's of Medicare"-Cameron Vigil, Owner of Happy Days Senior Insurance Services

September 11, 2026- "What's for Dinner? Cooking for One or Two"-Jennifer Powell, M.S, CP-T, Williamson County FCH Agent & Beth K. Thorson, MS, RDN Community Nutrition 

September 18, 2026- "Estate Planning 101"-Tom Fortenberry, Founder & Managing Attorney, Silverleaf Legal Group, PLLC

September 25, 2026- “Singing Into Eternity: How to Pick Hymns that Act as Our Last Declaration of Faith”-Lori Bennett, Deaconess Intern at King of Kings Lutheran Church

October 2, 2026- "The Art of Letting Go: Estate Sales, Downsizing, and Organized Living"- Aubrey Byfield, Owner, Haven Estate Sales and Home Services

October 9, 2026-"Serving Cards for Others"-Service Project Making Greeting Cards for Seniors- Nancy Brisbois and Lori Bennett

October 16, 2026- "Mind Matters-Supporting Brain Health As We Age"- Kaitlyn Banis, Community Liaison, Homewatch CareGivers of Austin

October 23, 2026- "Navigating Information and Referral Services"- Amelia Robinson, Education and Resource Services Director, AGE of Central Texas

October 30, 2026- "Building an End-of-Life Binder and Emergency Planner"- Kristen Pandhi, Life Preserver-End of Life Binder and Emergency Planner, Inventor and Company Owner

 

 

 

 

Suggested Professionals and Other Services for Seniors:

Downsizing:

Amanda Vigil Realtor with Shamsie Home Group/Traditions Senior Moves & Downsizing  


Aging in Place and Senior Placement:

Bridget Mathis with Golden Years Consulting 

 

Placement Services: 

Lacie Petsch with Care Patrol

 

Home Care:

Maresha Eshiet-Owner: Homewatch Caregivers Austin

Kathleen Jones-Vice President of Placement Services:  Heavenly Caregivers

 

Senior Insurance Services:

Cameron Vigil, Licensed Medicare Insurance Agent: Happy Days Senior Insurance

 

Moving Companies:

Man and a Dolly

Quality Moving

A-Line Relocation 

 

Junk Hauling:

Weathers Junk Removal-Owner: Bryan Weather- phone: 512-893-3817 email:weathersjunkremoval@gmail.com

 

Home Services:

Preston Kristof-King of Kings Member-Presto Change-O's Handywork-512-300-8483

Fix it Ralph

 

Estate Sales:

Haven Vintage and Estate Sales

 

 

Mental Health Providers:

Tammy Morrison, M.Ed, LPC- Empowered Hope Counseling and Wellness, LLC.

Jennifer Hicks, M.Ed, LPC- Streams in the Valley

Vicki Gardiner, M.Ed., LPC,NCC- Thrive Life Counseling, LLC

Chad Patterson, LCSW- 2510 Collective

 

Estate Planning/Legal Considerations
Tom Fortenberry at Silverleaf Legal Group   

 

Financial Planners:

 Ben Arney--Capital Strategies

Meagan C Recinos- Edward Jones Financial

 

Financial "Executive Assistant":

Shannon T. Tefft-Janes, MBA  https://independencenavigator.com/

 

Reverse Mortgage/Home Equity Lines of Credit

Brian McRae Fairway Mortgage

 

Recommended Books 

How to Say it to Seniors by David Solie 

Joyspan by Dr. Kerry Burnight

 

Caregiver and Senior Resource Guides:
a) "At the Crossroads: Family Conversations about Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia and Driving" booklets
b) "The Aging Journey: A Guide for Caregivers"


Leaving a Personal Legacy:
Theory of Life Review by Robert Butler
Meminto Lifebook
Sacred Stories

Legacy Contacts  for Digital Resources:
Facebook Legacy Information

End of Life Binders and Boxes:
a) Nokbox
b) End of Life Planning Checklist  
c) Life Span  Planning AHEAD  Workbook

Giving Up Driving/Senior Driving Evaluations:

Safe Driving for Older Adults
Checklist to  Making Driving Decisions

Functional Stability & Mobility

Free Local Transportation for Seniors:
Seniors Access 
Faith in Action Georgetown
Drive a Senior Northwest 
Drive a Senior ATX

Downsizing & Aging in Place Long-Term Planning:
Downsizing Tips & Checklist  

Information About Aging in Place  

Home Safety Worksheet 


Fall Prevention:

Patient and Caregiver Resources 

Awareness and Prevention Guide
Age of Central Texas 

 

 Local Senior Centers:

Round Rock's Allen R. Baca Center 

Georgetown Parks and Recreation Center 

Lifelong Learners GTX

Leander Active Adult Program

Treasure of the Hills 

LT Senior Services 

Lakeway Activity Center