MIDLIFE
AN EVENING FOR WOMEN 40+
reimagined
An in-person event for women 40+ who want to better understand what’s changing in their bodies during midlife and what they can do to support their health now and for decades to come. Menopause specialist Dr. Stephanie Elder and midlife fitness and nutrition coach Joan Dandeneau will bring together the medical and lifestyle sides of midlife health, helping women cut through the overwhelm, understand what matters, and walk away with practical next steps for their own health so they can truly enjoy this season of midlife.
Hormones, Health & the Habits That Matter
Thursday, November 12, 2026
6-8 PM
Beaver Lake Lodge
Sammamish, WA
YOU’RE PAYING MORE ATTENTION TO YOUR HEALTH. NOW WHAT?
YOU’RE PAYING MORE ATTENTION TO YOUR HEALTH. NOW WHAT?
Maybe you’ve started hearing more about perimenopause, menopause, hormone therapy, protein, strength training, bone health, heart health, sleep, stress, supplements and longevity.
And suddenly, taking care of yourself in midlife feels a whole lot more complicated than it used to.
There is no shortage of information. The challenge is figuring out what actually matters for you, what deserves your attention right now, and what you can realistically do about it.
That’s exactly why we created Midlife Reimagined.
Menopause specialist Dr. Stephanie Elder and midlife fitness and nutrition coach Joan Dandeneau are bringing the medical and lifestyle sides of midlife health together for one practical, educational evening designed to help you understand your body, make sense of the information coming at you, and feel more confident about how you care for yourself moving forward.
Maybe you’ve started hearing more about perimenopause, menopause, hormone therapy, protein, strength training, bone health, heart health, sleep, stress, supplements and longevity.
And suddenly, taking care of yourself in midlife feels a whole lot more complicated than it used to.
There is no shortage of information. The challenge is figuring out what actually matters for you, what deserves your attention right now, and what you can realistically do about it.
That’s exactly why we created Midlife Reimagined.
Menopause specialist Dr. Stephanie Elder and midlife fitness and nutrition coach Joan Dandeneau are bringing the medical and lifestyle sides of midlife health together for one practical, educational evening designed to help you understand your body, make sense of the information coming at you, and feel more confident about how you care for yourself moving forward.
THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU IF…
🍂 Have started noticing changes in your body and aren’t always sure what’s normal or what deserves a closer look.
🍂 Have questions about perimenopause, menopause, hormones or hormone therapy.
🍂 Want to better understand the screenings, health markers and conversations that matter during this stage of life.
🍂 Know strength, nutrition, sleep, stress and movement matter, but aren’t sure where to focus.
🍂 Have realized that some of the things you did for your health in your 20s and 30s don’t serve you the same way anymore.
🍂 Are thinking beyond the number on the scale and care about your strength, energy, bone health, heart health, independence and longevity.
🍂 Are tired of piecing together conflicting advice from podcasts, Instagram, friends and Google and want to hear from professionals who work with women in midlife every day.
You’re in your 40s, 50s or beyond and you…
You don’t need to arrive knowing all the right questions.
You just need to be ready to understand your health in a new way.
WHAT WE’RE GOING TO HELP YOU ANSWER
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WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW?
What is actually changing in your body during perimenopause and menopause? Which symptoms deserve attention? What screenings, labs and health markers should be on your radar? What conversations should you be having with your healthcare provider?
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WHY DOES IT MATTER?
Midlife isn’t only about managing symptoms. What’s happening now can affect your bones, muscles, cardiovascular health, metabolism and how you feel and function for decades to come. Understanding the why can help you make more informed decisions about your health.
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HOW CAN I SUPPORT MY HEALTH?
This is where information becomes action. We’ll talk about the role of strength training, nutrition, movement, sleep, stress and recovery, and how your approach to taking care of yourself may need to evolve in midlife.
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WHAT’S NEXT FOR ME?
You don’t need to walk away with a list of 25 things you suddenly need to change. We’ll help you think about your own health, identify what deserves your attention, and determine the next steps that make sense for you.
Our goal isn’t for you to leave knowing everything about midlife health.
It’s for you to leave understanding your body and your health better than you did when you walked in.
By the end of the evening, you’ll have a clearer understanding of what is changing during midlife, what deserves your attention, the questions you may want to bring to your healthcare provider, and the everyday habits that can support your health now and in the years ahead.
Most importantly, we want you to leave thinking:
“I understand what matters, and I know what I can do next.”
WALK IN WITH QUESTIONS. LEAVE WITH CLARITY.
What to expect
This won’t be two hours of sitting through lectures or another event that leaves you with more information but no idea what to do with it.
We’re bringing together two different areas of expertise so you can see the bigger picture of your health in midlife.
We’ll finish with conversation and Q&A so you can connect the medical information with the things you do every day and leave with a clearer picture of what your own next steps might look like.
Education and practical conversation
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Real, relevant topics for women in midlife
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Time for you questions (Q&A)
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A supportive and welcoming environment
There’s a reason we’re teaching this together.
Understanding what’s happening inside your body is important. So is knowing how to support that body through the way you eat, move, exercise, recover and live.
Midlife Reimagined brings those two conversations together.
TWO AREAS OF EXPERTISE. ONE CONVERSATION ABOUT YOUR HEALTH.
MEET YOUR SPEAKERS
DR. STEPHANIE ELDER
Menopause Specialist | Evolve Menopause Clinic
Stephanie will take you deeper into what happens hormonally during perimenopause and menopause, the symptoms and health changes women should understand, important screenings and health markers, hormone therapy and the conversations you may want to be having with your healthcare provider.
THE MEDICAL SIDE
Midlife Fitness & Nutrition Coach
JOAN DANDENEAU
Joan will help you rethink the way you approach fitness, nutrition and healthy habits in midlife, including why the strategies you relied on in your 20s and 30s may need to evolve. You’ll learn how to shift the focus toward building strength, supporting your body, and creating habits that help you live with strength, vitality and independence for decades to come.
THE LIFESTYLE SIDE
It’s about how you want to live on the other side of it.
Strong enough to keep doing the things you love. Confident enough to advocate for your health. Informed enough to ask better questions. And equipped with habits that support the life you want to live for decades to come.
You don’t have to do everything.
You don’t have to have it all figured out.
But you do deserve to understand what’s happening in your body and know how to support it.
THIS IS ABOUT MORE THAN GETTING THROUGH MIDLIFE.
Event details
Thursday, November 12, 2026
6-8 PM
Beaver Lake Lodge
Sammamish, WA
$49 early bird
through Oct 22
Attendance is limited to 50 women so we can keep the evening personal, interactive and give you the opportunity to ask questions.
YOUR MIDLIFE HEALTH DESERVES MORE THAN GUESSWORK.
Come spend an evening learning what’s changing in your body, why it matters, and how you can support your health through the years ahead.
You’ll leave with a better understanding of your body, clearer questions to ask, practical strategies you can use, and a better sense of what’s next for you.
Frequently asked questions
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No. This event is designed for women 40+ who are navigating perimenopause, menopause and the years beyond. If you’re beginning to notice changes, are already well into this transition, or simply want to better understand how to support your health as you age, there will be something here for you.
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Yes. Hormone therapy will be part of Stephanie’s discussion, along with the broader hormonal changes that occur during perimenopause and menopause. The event is educational and is not intended to replace individualized medical advice from your healthcare provider.
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No. Hormones are an important part of midlife health, but they’re only one piece. We’ll also talk about strength, nutrition, bone health, cardiovascular health, sleep, stress, recovery and the everyday habits that support your long-term health.
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No workout clothes or dumbbells required! This is an educational event with presentations, conversation and Q&A.
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Absolutely. You do not need to bring someone with you. This will be a welcoming room full of women navigating many of the same questions and changes you are.
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Yes! In fact, we hope you do. Each attendee will need her own ticket, and attendance is limited to 50 women.
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Come comfortable and casual. There is no workout component, so wear whatever makes you feel good.
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To be finalized.
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To be finalized.