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Strengthening Leadership, Building Trust, and Advancing Together

In today’s complex and rapidly changing environment, senior leaders in aging services must rely on strong relationships, shared insights, and trusted peers. The LeadingAge New England Senior Leader Retreat offers an exclusive opportunity to step away from daily demands and engage in deep, candid conversations that foster connection, collaboration, and clarity of purpose.

Join leaders from across New England for a powerful, in-person retreat designed to build trust, explore common challenges, and envision the future of aging services together.

*LeadingAge Massachusetts is hosting registration. You must log into their system to register for this event. *This is a different login than the ME-NH website. If you do not have a profile, please set one up by clicking HERE. If you need assistance creating a profile or logging in, please contact [email protected]

What to Expect:

• A highly interactive and thought-provoking workshop led by Dr. Kurt Senske, nationally recognized leadership advisor and author.

• Facilitated sessions that prioritize real dialogue, relationship building, and strategic exploration.

• A setting intentionally designed to encourage open exchange, mutual support, and a renewed sense of purpose.

CEUs: LeadingAge Maine & New Hampshire is a Certified Sponsor of continuing education with the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB).This program has been approved for Continuing Education Credits. Program Approval Code: 20260709-4.75-A113983-IN. Participant Hours approved: 4.75. 

 Schedule Overview:

• Welcome Reception
  Wednesday, July 9 @ 5:00pm | Hyatt Old Port, Portland, ME
  Gather with fellow attendees for a casual pre-dinner reception designed to kick off the retreat with informal networking and reconnection. Located in the heart of Portland’s vibrant Old Port district, the evening also offers the perfect opportunity to explore the city’s renowned restaurants, waterfront views, and lively downtown scene.

• Optional Beach Walk
  Thursday, July 10 @ 8:00am - 9:30am | Piper Shores, Scarborough, ME
  Join Leanne Fiet, COO at Piper Shores, for a leisurely stroll along the Maine coastline to Higgins Beach. Feel the ocean breeze while you get your morning steps in! 

• Retreat Program
  Thursday, July 10 @ 10:00AM - 4:00 PM | Piper Shores, Scarborough, ME
  This full-day, immersive retreat is designed to support senior living leaders in navigating today’s uncertainty with clarity, confidence, and shared purpose. Through facilitated discussions and collaborative exercises, participants will engage in honest conversations about the complex realities facing our field—from workforce pressures to shifting consumer expectations—and work together to identify strategies for resilience and innovation. The program will emphasize trust-building, peer connection, and the collective development of a path forward for aging services in New England.  View the full agenda here.

Who and How Many People Should Attend:
This retreat is not just for CEOs. We encourage participation from the most trusted, engaged, and strategically involved members of your organization -- those who help shape your organization’s direction and culture. This may include executive leaders or C-Suite executives, key senior team members, or highly engaged Board chairs.

Due to limited venue capacity, attendance is restricted to ensure a highly interactive and intimate experience. We recommend sending an individual or small group of your organization’s top leadership (maximum of 5) to fully engage in the collaborative nature of this retreat.

Hosted by
LeadingAge Maine & New Hampshire, LeadingAge Massachusetts, LeadingAge Connecticut, and LeadingAge Rhode Island

With generous support from

Hotel Block Booking Link:
Book your room at the Hyatt Old Port
***If you are unable to book a room within the block, please contact Sarah Lacasse at [email protected] for assistance.