Events

Start your morning right at Ridgecrest of McCandless with fresh coffee and a guided tour of our community! Walk with us through the residence to see and feel the Ridgecrest lifestyle, then visit the baristas at The Roaming Bean Coffee Truck to get a complimentary cup of coffee to go. There’s no better way to rise and shine!

A beautiful charcuterie board is the perfect centerpiece for any gathering. Join us to learn how to create a stunning board using seasonal ingredients and pantry staples, then leave with your own creation and a new hosting skill. RSVP to save your seat and ingredients.

Finding moments of joy can strengthen mental and physical health—even during stressful times. Learn simple habits to feel more empowered in both good and challenging moments with guidance from our local expert.

GUEST SPEAKER: Betsy Swager, LSW, MPA, Bethany Hospice & Palliative Care

As technology evolves, so do fraudsters and scammers. Stay on your toes and safe by learning how to decipher if what you’re seeing and hearing online is real or AI-generated.

We’ll learn some tell-tale signs of an internet scam and review some of the more common scams happening in our area right now. Empower yourself with the information from our local expert so that you can feel confident interacting online.

GUEST SPEAKER:

Detective Eric Egli

Town of McCandless Police Department

When was the last time you reviewed your estate plan? Having the right documents in place can ensure others follow through on your wishes. The more you know about how to navigate wills, trusts, and other documents, the more empowered you can be to make important decisions. Join us for an important discussion about estate planning led by local expert, Matthew Tremaine, who is ready to answer your questions.

GUEST EXPERT:
Matthew Tremaine, CFP®, CMFC™, CLTC®, CRPC™
Private Wealth Advisor
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practioner
Spear, Tremaine and Associates

Knowledge is power and you’ll feel empowered as you join us at Ridgecrest of McCandless to learn all about Medicare options and changes coming in 2026. Bring your questions, a notebook, and a pen so that you can take what you learn with you. We are thrilled to welcome an expert on all things Medicare, Sean Horn. He’ll guide you through common questions as well as things you never even thought to ask. RSVP to save your seat at this informative and educational seminar.