Family Conference

APRIL 25-27, 2025


Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod

1225 Iyannough Road
, Hyannis, MA 02601


Event Details & Registration

Family Conference: April 25-27, 2025

We are delighted to share that LIFE will be hosting Family Conference from April 25-27, 2025 at the brand new Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod in Hyannis. This fully remodeled property is a welcoming destination with a tropical flair and destination for fun. (See below for hotel registration info.)

It’s the perfect spot for the LIFE community to enjoy a weekend of family, friends, and festivities. You can spend the afternoon at the indoor waterpark (with discounted passes) and relax in the many inviting indoor and outdoor gathering spaces.

This will be a star-studded weekend with LIFE gala favorites, including dancing, a photo booth, new raffle items, educational sessions and activities on Sunday morning for parents and LIFE individuals. And it all kicks off with the annual Lovin’ LIFE 5K on Saturday morning.

WEEKEND SCHEDULE:

Saturday Morning, April 26, 9:00 AM, Lovin’ LIFE 5K Race Start

runners at the start of a road race

Walkers and runners (and cheerleaders!) of all abilities are welcome to participate in this festive fundraiser for LIFE’s Special Olympics teams. Pro tip: register early to get one of the limited edition official Lovin’ LIFE 2025 race shirts. See the link below to register for the Lovin’ LIFE 5K.


Saturday Evening, April 26, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Gala Dinner and Dancing

Celebrate “A Night of Stars” – a star-studded red-carpet event to honor the many stars at LIFE!

Tickets include hors d’oeuvres, plated dinner, dessert, followed by dancing to the hits with a professional DJ, taking silly photos at the photo booth, and participating in the silent auction/raffle featuring lots of exciting prizes.


Sunday Morning, April 27, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Meet-and-Greet & Family Workshops

Thanks to our generous sponsors, we are excited to offer COMPLIMENTARY attendance for LIFE family, staff, and participants to this year’s Family Workshops on Sunday. All scheduled events on Sunday will be held at the Margaritaville Resort.

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Meet-and-Greet (Joe Merchant’s Coffee & Provisions, on-site hotel cafe)

Chat with LIFE CEO Cheryl Evans and other LIFE community members while enjoying quality coffee and breakfast bites available for purchase. (No purchase required to join the LIFE gathering.) 

Light refreshments will be provided during the workshops; additional items are available for purchase from the hotel cafe.

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM: State of the Organization & Keynote Speaker (Downstairs conference rooms accessible via stairs or elevator)

Hear from LIFE leadership on organizational forecast, strategic priorities, and recent updates. Keynote (pending confirmation) will provide insight and expertise on topics important to the LIFE community.  

10:45 AM – 11:45 AM: Session #1 

Pick from three different parent workshop topics, each aimed at providing frequently requested information relevant to the LIFE community.


Workshop A: Maximize Benefits, Minimize Risk: A Workshop on Employment & SSI/SSDI

Workshop B: Aging at LIFE: Medical and Wellness Considerations

Workshop C: Protecting Your Loved One: Understanding Legal & Financial Planning

Participant Workshop: Friends for LIFE: Developing Social Skills and Maintaining Relationships (Designed for LIFE participants) 

11:45 AM – 12:00 PM: Refreshment break 
with light refreshments/snacks in the hallways outside the conference rooms. 

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Session #2

Workshops A, B, and C will be held twice to allow attendees to pick their top two topics. 

Register early to secure early-bird pricing and secure your gala ticket. The gala will sell-out! ⭐ Registrations closes on April 26, 2024.

If you have any questions, contact Cate Massey, Director of Development, via email or call 508-426-6238.

We look forward to seeing you on the red carpet where everyone is a star at the LIFE Family Conference 2025!


Hotel Reservations

Consider making it a weekend to remember by taking advantage of LIFE’s special room block at the Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod in Hyannis and stay in a comfy, newly refurbished room for the discounted rate of $169/night.

The Margaritaville has generously offered tickets to their indoor Water Park for only $20 per person, per day from April 25-28, 2025 to anyone in the LIFE community (including participants, families, and staff). Subject to availability, these tickets must be purchased directly from the Margaritaville Resort – just let them know you’re part of the LIFE community to qualify for the discounted rate.

When booking your hotel room, remember to reference “Living Independently Forever Family Conference”. The LIFE group rate of $169/night is for single/double occupancy plus tax and a $10/room resort fee. This special rate is subject to availability and only for reservations made before April 1st.

To make a reservation by phone:  call 508-771-3000 and ask for the Living Independently Forever Family Conference room block. 

To reserve online: click here: Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod.


Family Conference Sponsorship Opportunities

Generous sponsors help make this important gathering possible, as well as the life-changing support provided by LIFE for over 30 years. Sponsorships offer valuable brand visibility to the LIFE community. Explore sponsorship opportunities here.

Please contact Cate Massey, Director of Development, cmassey@lifecapecod.org or call 508-426-6238, to learn more about sponsorships and charitable giving to LIFE.

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Main Office:

550 Lincoln Road Ext.
Hyannis, MA 02601

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Tel. 508-790-3600
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Living Independently Forever, Inc. (LIFE) is a non-profit with multiple locations throughout Southeast Massachusetts on Cape Cod and in Plymouth supporting adults with autism, learning disabilities, and intellectual disabilities in their pursuit of a happy, independent life.