NATIONAL OLDER ADULT CONFERENCE

The planning team for the next National Older Adult Conference (NOAC), to be held Sept. 1-5, 2025, at Lake Junaluska, N.C., has announced the theme for the event: “Alive in the Spirit!”

The theme scripture is Romans 15:13: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit” (NRSVue).

The planning team includes Heidi Berkenbosch, Deanna Brown, Bonnie Kline Smeltzer, Leonard Matheny (Peoria First), Don Mitchell, Karlene Tyler, and coordinator Christy Waltersdorff (York Center). Debbie Noffsinger (Highland Avenue) designed the NOAC 2025 logo.

NOTE: NOAC coordinator Christy Waltersdorff was in touch with Lake Junaluska staff following Hurricane Helene, and they reported that the facility, located west of Asheville, had received relatively minor damage compared to many surrounding areas and was providing housing for those who were aiding the recovery efforts.