

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Exploring Ageism: On the Path to Becoming an Elder, 55+ YRS (Ashland Library)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 31 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Tue, 31 Mar, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Join Fanda Bender, MSW, for an experiential workshop providing an opportunity to explore one’s own ageism, in the context of the history and culture of ageism in our society. There will be time to share some of our inner journeys to Elderhood.

Fanda Bender worked as a Psychotherapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker for more than forty years. She taught university in California and Oregon, as well as in British Columbia and Alberta. She has been a consultant, facilitated workshops and  published both nationally and internationally. She has held many leadership positions in both professional and community venues. She also served as President of the Oregon Chapter of National Association of Social Workers.

In this workshop, she will use her expertise in the following areas:

Personal Growth
Self — Awareness, Expression, and Acceptance
Older Adult Issues
Death &amp; Dying
Grief Work

This workshop is free, but registration is required, as space is limited.

More info here: https://jcls.libcal.com/event/15705604
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ashland/exploring-ageism-on-the-path-to-becoming-an-elder-55-yrs-ashland-library/200029824067444
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Ashland
- **state**: OR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Jackson County Library Services - Oregon (Ashland Branch)
- **lat**: 42.19404
- **long**: -122.70979
- **full address**: Jackson County Library Services - Oregon (Ashland Branch), 410 Siskiyou Boulevard,Ashland,OR,United States

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- **organizer**: Jackson County Library Services - Oregon (https://allevents.in/org/jackson-county-library-services-oregon/9338432)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 31 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Jackson County Library Services - Oregon (Ashland Branch), 410 Siskiyou Boulevard,Ashland,OR,United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Jackson County Library Services - Oregon
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Exploring Ageism: On the Path to Becoming an Elder, 55+ YRS (Ashland Library) ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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