Premier Not-For-Profit Lifelong Learning Organization Helped Spur Change In Society’s Beliefs About Aging & Learning

Boston, MA (October 21) – Elderhostel, the world’s largest not-for-profit educational travel organization for older adults, will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a November 6 gala at the historic Boston Park Plaza Hotel. The evening event -beginning with a wine reception at 5:00 pm, followed by the keynote lecture, “A Lifestyle for Brain Health" by Dr. Paul Nussbaum, and the Anniversary Gala Dinner- will honor outstanding participants and teachers and celebrate Elderhostel’s accomplishments in advancing the cause of lifelong learning.

Elderhostel's yearlong series of 30th anniversary programs culminates in a remarkable grand finale in Boston, home of Elderhostel’s Headquarters. Many of Elderhostel’s outstanding instructors and Elderhostel participants from around the U.S. will attend the anniversary event.

Elderhostel co-founder David Bianco will join James Moses, Elderhostel’s President and CEO and many staff and supporters to celebrate with the group. Dr. Paul Nussbaum, a noted author and expert in neuropsychology, will discuss the latest trends in brain health and successful aging.

Founded in 1975, Elderhostel is the world’s largest provider of lifelong learning programs for adults age 55 and over. Each year, approximately 170,000 people participate in Elderhostel’s nearly 8,000 programs throughout the United States and Canada and in more than 90 countries around the world. The organization has played a substantial role in breaking stereotypes about aging, especially in the areas of older adults’ ability and desire to learn. In 2004, Elderhostel launched Road Scholar, an innovative educational adventure program for adults of all ages.

For more information about Elderhostel, visit www.elderhostel.org. For more information about Road Scholar, visit www.roadscholar.org.