FRIENDS CONNECTION
THE Three Times a Year CONFERENCE
Sometimes we are so busy with an endless to-do list, being pushed and pulled by others, that we often run out of time to sit down and figure out what we want, now and in the future.
Because of that, we often react to what life throws at us rather than choose the path that is right for us and our contentment. The Luckiest People in the World don’t do that. They design their life proactively, planning on their own terms so they get what they want, when they want it.
How would you like to learn in specific, easy-to-follow steps how to plan your life on your terms? You will learn specifically to identify what you want your life to be and how to do it, so you will honestly be living your dream life.
The Friends Connection Conference is a gathering of like-minded people in a structured learning setting. Our topics are incredibly useful to your plan and are presented by experienced guides who will help you with your life plan. They will help you understand options and consideration when planning. All wrapped up in a social event!
2026 Friends Connection Forum
Your Next Chapter Begins with Your Story
September 29th, 2026
10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Willow Valley Cultural Center
Lancaster, PA
$17.00 Per Person
Willow Valley Residents Use the Willow Valley Portal to Reserve Your Tickets
Most of us spend years preparing financially for retirement. We build careers, raise families, save diligently, and ask the question:
"Will I have enough?"
But once we arrive, another question begins to emerge:
"How do I create a life filled with meaning, purpose, connection, and adventure?"
And eventually, another:
"What stories will I leave behind?"
Join the Luckiest People in the World for another Friends Connection Forum as two
accomplished storytellers explore how our personal stories can become both a guide for the future and a gift to those who follow us.
10:00 a.m. – Dale Power
The Third Wind: Designing the Most Brilliant Chapter of Your Life
Dale Power believes the greatest opportunity in this stage of life isn't simply having more free time—it's having the freedom to intentionally design the life you truly want.
One of Dale's most powerful observations is:
"What's worse than running out of money is running out of purpose."
Through inspiring stories, thoughtful reflection, and practical insights, Dale will challenge you to discover your Third Wind—a season of renewed purpose, curiosity, contribution, relationships, and adventure. You'll leave with a fresh vision of what is possible and the inspiration to make this your most meaningful chapter yet.
11:00 a.m. – Ray Loewe
The Five-Story Ladder: A Simple Process for Building Your Legacy
Most people believe writing their life story is a huge project.
Ray Loewe believes it can begin with just five stories.
The Five-Story Ladder is a practical process anyone can use to identify the handful of experiences that best capture who they are. Those stories become more than memories—they become a guide for future decisions, a way to better understand your own journey, and the foundation of a lasting legacy for family and friends.
Ray and members of his storytelling team will demonstrate the Five Story Ladder process—from discovering meaningful memories to transforming them into engaging stories using modern storytelling tools, including ChatGPT.
You'll leave with a simple framework you can begin using immediately to create a story map that gives direction to your future while preserving the stories that matter most to those you love.
Lunch & Conversation
Following the presentations, continue the conversation over lunch with the speakers and fellow attendees.
Together, these two presentations offer both inspiration and action.
Dale Power will inspire you to design your next chapter with purpose. Ray Loewe will give you a practical process for using your own stories to help design that chapter—and preserve it as your legacy.
Come prepared to discover that your best stories may still be ahead of you—and that the stories you've already lived may be the key to finding them.