Leisure and Aging

The Leisure and Aging Branch is promotes and provides professional development, education, and growth for leisure and aging professionals, and fosters inter-organization and peer linkages.

LAS Branch Meeting Schedule

These meetings are intentionally virtual via Zoom so we can connect with colleagues state-wide. Each meeting will start with a topic of interest by a guest speaker and end with a time to share ideas and ask questions to fellow professionals. Meetings typically last 45 minutes to an hour. We encourage you to use your camera if you are able, so we can increase our engagement.

View the TRAPS Calendar for upcoming LAS Branch events.

Upcoming Virtual Meeting

December 10 | 1 pm

Join us for our upcoming LAS Branch End-of-Year Showcase Zoom meeting! This will be a chance for everyone to highlight your events or programs that you’ve hosted or participated in—whether they were successes you’re proud of, unique ideas you’d like to share, or projects you’d love feedback on.

If you’d like to present your event, please email bsmith@annatexas.gov with the following information:

  • Name of the Event:
  • Description of the Event:
  • Outcome of the Event:
  • 1–2 Pictures of the Event:

This is a great opportunity to show off your work, share inspiration, and connect with others who are interested in your ideas. Everyone who submits will have a brief chance to talk about their event, and participants can follow up with presenters afterward for more discussion. We want to cheer for you and your accomplishments!

LAS Branch Leadership

Branch Chair
Barbara Smith | Anna PARD
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Branch Chair-Elect
Kathryn Dye| Lewisville PARD
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East Region Representative
Nichole Broemer | Harker Heights PARD
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North Region Representative
Soheila Phelps | Southlake PARD
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West Region Representative
Kari Bachman  | Amarillo PARD
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