Older adults face hard choices in the move to downsize; HGTV's Vern Yip hosts "SmartSize with Style" sessions at Asbury Methodist Village

WHO:     

Vern Yip – One room at a time, Yip has designed his way across America on TLC's Trading Spaces, Deserving Design with Vern Yip and HGTV Design Star.  Yip runs his own design company and writes a monthly column for the Washington Post.

WHAT:     

Two FREE SmartSize with Style sessions open to the public. Vern Yip will show people how to give their home – and their life – a fresh start. In his sessions, discover how to evaluate your living space, get top style secrets and find out how reinventing your home can bring big re-sale advantages.

Attend the SmartSizing Fair featuring professional organizers, interior designers, movers, realtors, and consignment/donated goods organizations.

WHEN:         

Saturday, June 9. Morning session begins at 9:30 a.m. Meet and Greet with Yip at 11 a.m. Afternoon session begins at 1 p.m. followed by "meet and greet" at 2:30 p.m.  A light buffet will be served at both sessions. SmartSizing Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The public can make reservations by calling 301-637-7966.

WHERE:         

Rosborough Community Arts and Wellness Center at Asbury Methodist Village, 201 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD. Guests should enter at the Gatehouse at Odendhal Avenue and Lost Knife Road.

WHY:           

Boomers and older adults face hard choices in the move to downsize. As the U.S. population continues to age – and places high expectations on enjoying a long and healthy retirement – the need to prepare for that future will become increasingly important. These sessions with Vern Yip and the Smartsizing Fair offer practical suggestions for turning a challenging task into a manageable and exciting one.