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Our seminars, conducted by local industry experts, are designed to meet the unique needs of those living in Collier County communities, providing valuable information and connections to local resources. Covering a range of topics—including finance, health and wellness, housing, legal matters, and technology—these seminars equip residents with knowledge and guidance that is often specific to the region.

If you are a property manager, lifestyle director, activities director, wellness director, board member, or someone involved in community engagement in Collier County, and would like to discuss hosting a seminar customized for you, please contact us at jkotar@knowledgeableaging.com.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, January 8, 2025
12-1 pm ET
Marbella Lakes, Naples, FL (open to residents only)
Crucial Conversations: What to Discuss with Your Power of Attorney/Executor

Presenter: Victoria Allen, Owner, Lighthouse Financial Stewards LLC

Wednesday, January 8, 2025
6:30-7:30 pm ET
Esplanade by the Islands, Naples, FL (open to residents only)
Guarding Your Finances: Navigating Phishing, False Agencies, and Investment Frauds

Presenter: Robert Damon, President, Damon Strategic Consulting, LLC

Thursday, January 9, 2025
6-7 pm ET
Island Walk, Naples, FL (open to residents only)
The Four Pillars of the New Retirement – A New Definition of Retirement for those managing a career while looking forward to retirement

Presenter: Brian Copeland, AAMS™, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Investments

Friday, January 10, 2025
2-3 pm ET
Bay Forest, Naples, FL (open to residents only)
Women’s focus - The hormone, bone, and metabolism connection; lifestyle recommendations for optimal well-being

Presenter: Julie Hill, RD, LDN, IFMCP, Owner, Integrated Wellbeing

Tuesday, January 14, 2025
11-12 pm ET
Naples Reserve, Naples, FL (open to residents only)
Landscape of Senior Care---costs and considerations and why ADVOCACY is a MUST!!

Presenter: Annalee Kruger, Founder of Care Right, Inc.

Friday, January 17, 2025
2-3 pm ET
Naples Reserve, Naples, FL (open to residents only)
Crucial Conversations: What to Discuss with Your Power of Attorney/Executor

Presenter: Victoria Allen, Owner, Lighthouse Financial Stewards LLC

Wednesday, January 22, 2025
12-1 pm ET
Marbella Lakes, Naples, FL (open to residents only)
Secure Your Finances: Smart Savings, Investments, and Insurance for Long-Term Security

Presenters: Robert Damon, President, Damon Strategic Consulting, LLC and Dorian Ray, Financial Services Associate, AAA – Naples Office

Thursday, January 23, 2025
6-7 pm ET
Island Walk, Naples, FL (open to residents only)
Benefits of Claiming Florida as your Domicile

Presenter: Enita Kushi, Attorney at Law, Kushi Law Firm, P.A.

Friday, January 24, 2025
2-3 pm ET
Bay Forest, Naples, FL (open to residents only)
Your Legacy & What Can Go Wrong – Avoiding and Resolving Family Conflicts

Presenter: Victoria Allen, Owner, Lighthouse Financial Stewards LLC

Saturday, January 25, 2025
3-5 pm ET
Diamond Lake, Naples, FL (open to residents only)
Home Maintenance in Florida Through the Years

Presenters: Wayne Rodriguez, Operations Manager, That 1 Painter Naples and Vinnie Venugopal, Founder, Vinnies Total Home Care and Clarissa Hittle, Marketing Representative, The DAMEX Corporation and Luc Zayranov, Owner, SWFL PLUMBING and Cale Lenhart, Owner, Always Be Cooling and Ralph Page, Genesis Landscape Concepts and Jamie Coats, Owner, Coats Construction and Rachelle Sawyer, Owner, Earthly Essence Cleaning Services and Richard Kooyman, Owner, Trade Secrets Inspections

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
1-2 pm ET
Esplanade by the Islands, Naples, FL (open to residents only)
Dementia - What exactly does that word mean?

Presenter: Cynthia Perthuis, Elder Care Strategist, Senior Care Authority

Wednesday, February 5, 2025
1-2 pm ET
Marbella Lakes, Naples, FL (open to residents only)
Benefits of Claiming Florida as your Domicile

Presenter: Enita Kushi, Attorney at Law, Kushi Law Firm, P.A.

Friday, February 7, 2025
2-3 pm ET
Bay Forest, Naples, FL (open to residents only)
Encore Entrepreneurism

Presenter: Sergio DeCesare, Owner, Max Business Profits

Monday, February 10, 2025
3-4 pm ET
Esplanade by the Islands, Naples, FL (open to residents only)
Encore Entrepreneurism

Presenter: Enita Kushi, Attorney at Law, Kushi Law Firm, P.A.

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
3-4 pm ET
Esplanade by the Islands, Naples, FL (open to residents only)
Dementia - Know the Warning Signs

Presenter: Cynthia Perthuis, Elder Care Strategist, Senior Care Authority

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
12-1 pm ET
Marbella Lakes, Naples, FL (open to residents only)
Protect Yourself from Scams and Frauds

Presenter: Nicander Hildebrand, Owner, Decoding Technology LLC

Thursday, February 20, 2025
1-2 pm ET
Esplanade by the Islands, Naples, FL (open to residents only)
Dementia - Healthy Brain & Body

Presenter: Cynthia Perthuis, Elder Care Strategist, Senior Care Authority

Thursday, February 20, 2025
6-7 pm ET
Island Walk, Naples, FL (open to residents only)
Landscape of Senior Care—Costs, Considerations, and Why Advocacy is a Must!

Presenter: Annalee Kruger, Founder of Care Right, Inc.

Friday, February 21, 2025
2-3 pm ET
Bay Forest, Naples, FL (open to residents only)
Empowering Home Life with Smart Technology

Presenters: Nicander Hildebrand, Owner, Decoding Technology LLC and Vinnie Venugopal, Founder, Vinnies Total Home and Derek Cox, Director of Community Development, Blue Stream Fiber

Saturday, February 22, 2025
1-3 pm ET
Naples Reserve, Naples, FL (open to residents only)
Home Maintenance in Florida Through the Years

Presenters: Wayne Rodriguez, Operations Manager, That 1 Painter Naples and Vinnie Venugopal, Founder, Vinnies Total Home Care and Clarissa Hittle, Marketing Representative, The DAMEX Corporation and Luc Zayranov, Owner, SWFL PLUMBING and Cale Lenhart, Owner, Always Be Cooling and Ralph Page, Genesis Landscape Concepts and Jamie Coats, Owner, Coats Construction and Rachelle Sawyer, Owner, Earthly Essence Cleaning Services and Richard Kooyman, Owner, Trade Secrets Inspections

Resources

Jason Kotar

Licensed Real Estate Broker - License #3576114

The KA Group (part of eXp Realty)

Corporate Address

10752 Deerwood Park Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32256

Phone

(312) 350-1886

Email

jasonkotar@hotmail.com

Website
Vinnie Venugopal

Certified Aging in Place Specialist

CAPS certified since 2023

Address

Servicing Collier, Lee and Charlotte Counties

Phone

(239) 316-8879

Email

service@vinniestotalhomecare.com

Victoria Allen

CPA & Professional Fiduciary Founder, Lighthouse Financial Stewards LLC

Preserving Your Legacy

Address

Servicing Collier, Lee Counties

Phone

(239) 692-1929

Email

Victoria@LighthouseStewards.com

Enita Kushi – Attorney

Estate Planning – Probate

Kushi Law Firm, P.A.

Address

Servicing Collier County

Phone

(239) 529-8731

Email

Enita@kushilawfirm.com

Rachelle Sawyer, RN

Director of Nursing

Dial-a-Nurse, Inc.

Address

Servicing Collier County

Phone

(239) 434-8000

Email
Nicander Hildebrand

Founder of Decoding Technology LLC

Technology expert specializing in accessibility, support, and innovation for aging populations

Address

Servicing Collier, Lee and Charlotte Counties

Phone

(239) 944-7446

Email

Support@DecodingTechnology.com

What People Are Saying


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We started offering Knowledgeable Aging Speaker Series at my community in April on a monthly basis and the residents couldn’t be happier to participate in these sessions. There’s a wide range of topics available and the speakers are very informative and willing to take questions. As a member of our COA Board I’m happy that we could offer these sessions. Jason Kotar is great to work with for scheduling and pays attention to detail in setting these up. I consider this to be another amenity that we offer for our community!

Thank you for setting up these speaker series with relevant topics. They provide needed information and support for our community residents and I am grateful.