RTAC Workshops

RTAC Member Workshops and Seminars
Last update 11/23/22
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The Spring 2023 Seminar Series will be available in mid February 2023.
The Fall 2022 Seminar Series is listed below.
Please watch this space for future seminars.
(Past workshop summaries are here.)
As a benefit of RTAC membership, RTAC is pleased to be able to invite its members to participate in our future workshops and seminars.
These programs are provided to our members at no charge but advanced registration is required. (See below.)
The Seminars will all take place via Zoom.
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October 12 @ 10 a.m.
Reviewing Your 2021 Tax Return to Prepare for Your 2022 Tax Filings
Members of the Blyth and Associates accounting team will outline the latest information and provide helpful recommendations to guide you in preparing for your forthcoming 2022 tax return filings. Helpful hints will be provided regarding the evolving IRS regulations that can impact your 2022 tax returns.
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November 9 @ 10:00 a.m.
Post-Halloween MS Word and MS Excel Tricks and Treats
Roy Coleman, RTAC’s webmaster, will demonstrate a number of techniques and shortcuts that make it easier to use Microsoft’s Word and Excel. Some Word examples: selecting a bloc of text without dragging the cursor, tables vs columns, and inserting graphics. Some Excel examples: wrapping text in a cell, inserting an ‘Enter’ in a cell, selective sorting by color; copying the contents of a cell to the entire column and how to shrink a sheet to fit a printed page. Finally, where/how to get a FREE compatible office suite.
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November 16 @ 10:00 a.m.
Planning for One’s Future Housing Decisions
It is never too late to plan for one’s changing housing needs as we look ahead into the future.
RTAC member Steven Hara will provide seminar attendees with ideas for residential downsizing, ideal ways to sell and stage one’s home and factors to consider when selecting a realtor for purchasing and/or selling real estate.
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Unless otherwise listed, all programs begin at 10:00 a.m. and generally conclude before noon.
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All programs require advance registration and are open to RTAC Members in good standing.
Please call (312) 750-1522 at least 5 business days prior to the date of the workshop to reserve your place.
Space is limited.
Unless otherwise indicated, all of the workshops will take place via Zoom.

2023 Medicare Open Enrollment
Have you been overwhelmed with Medicare solicitation on the television, radio and social media and want to learn the facts? CTPF’s Health Insurance Manager, Carrie Berkich, will host 2023 Medicare Open Enrollment - What Not to Do, to help you avoid costly mistakes. The webinar recording and presentation will be available online following the presentation.

    October 27, 10:00 a.m., Medicare What Not to Do webinar
    November 10, 10:00 a.m., Medicare What Not to Do webinar
    November 22, 1:00 p.m., Medicare What Not to Do webinar
    December 6, 1:00 p.m., Medicare What Not to Do webinar
Register for all webinars by clicking on the date at ctpf.org/calendar. The webinar recording and presentation will be available online.

Workshops by the Cook County Elder Justice Center
Please call the Elder Justice Center at (312) 603-9233 to reserve your seat.

Thank you for your participation at the Cook County Elder Justice Center’s (CCEJC) Senior Enrichment Seminars and guided courthouse tours. Out of an abundance of caution, a determination has been made to postpone/cancel the seminars and court tours.