A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine
Thursday, October 28, 2010
The Spear Center, Columbia
6 – 9 pm
Join us for an evening of fun with colleagues and friends at FallFest 2010. This year’s event features:
- Full buffet catered by La Prima Catering Company with beer, wine and soda
- Entertainment by Frank & Trish Curerri – they’ll take you on a musical journey from the lounges in Vegas to the dance floor in New York!
- Giant 55” Samsung LED-HDTV raffle where everybody wins!
- Silent Auction with spa packages, booze baskets, overnight packages, dine-around -town packages and much, much more.
- A chance to test your luck at the Money Wheel.
- Cruise Raffle on Holland America to Mexico or the Caribbean.
Tickets are $60 each and are now on sale. Buy one for yourself, your friends and staff. It’s the perfect the ending to a work day! I also want this form to display under Events.
Sponsor packages are available. Please contact D’Alan Baugh at dalanb@mdvisitingangels.com for more information.
All proceeds benefit Neighbor Ride and the Howard County Office on Aging’s Vivian Reid Community Fund.
Buy your tickets today from a COGS Board Member. Both drawings will be held at FallFest 2010 on Thursday, October 28th at the Spear Center in Columbia.
You could win a 7-day cruise for two aboard Holland America Cruise Lines to the Caribbean or Mexico. Sail on a luxurious ship and enjoy shipboard dining, gambling, dancing, and relaxing in the sunshine. Tickets are $10 each or 12 for $100.
This football season you could be watching your favorite team on a brand new 55” Samsung LED-HDTV with a BluRay DVD Player and Internet BluStick. Only 125 tickets will be sold and, if you buy your tickets at FallFest 2010, you’ll receive a free gift. Tickets are $50.
All proceeds benefit Neighbor Ride and the Vivian Reid Community Fund.
On Wednesday, September 8th at 10:00 a.m. The Maryland Gerontology Association presents Senator Ben Cardin as he addresses the new Health Care Reform Law and its impact on seniors. The Senator will address the benefits to you, your family, employers, and all Americans; discuss the new law and its impact and what’s really in this law. This program is co-sponsored by COGS and several other senior organizations in the area. For details print this flyer and make plans to attend.
Louise Phipps Senft, Founder of Baltimore Mediation, Trainer and Conflict Resolution Specialist, presents an 8-hour workshop: Conflict Transformation, the Enneagram and Work Relationships: Managing Yourself and Others, What Every Manager Needs. At the end of this session participants will receive a certificate which may be used to satisfy the requirements of the Maryland Board of Social Examiners, state circuit court rosters of approved mediators and for continuing education credits from the participant's accrediting institution. Call Megan Burnett at 443-524-0833 for more information and to register.
On Wednesday, September 15th Abilities Network in Towson will present a wine tasting and presentation by Anirban Basu on “The Current Economy and How it Will Affect Older Adults Planning to Retire.” Mr. Basu is one of the most recognized economists in the Mid-Atlantic and was named as one of the region’s most powerful business leaders in 2010 by The Baltimore Business Journal. For details including reservation information click here.
The Leadership Essentials program for young professionals is in its fourth year. One of the key aspects of the program involves community connection projects in which the small teams are assigned during the program year (Feb. - May) to consult with organizations to tackle an identified organizational problem or address an issue. At this time, we are seeking project proposals for next year’s class. Please consider the needs of your organization and how a team might be able to help resolve a problem or focus on an important issue. If you’re interested in learning more about the program, please click here.
Join us on Wednesday, September 22nd to hear Gloria Lawlah, Secretary of Aging for the Maryland Department of Aging. In addition we’ll have time for networking, refreshments and catching up with friends and colleagues. Bring a co-worker or friend. First-time visitors are no charge. Tickets for FallFest as well as raffle tickets will be available. See you in September!
DATE: Wednesday, September 22
TIME: 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Vantage House Retirement Community
5400 Vantage Point Road, Columbia
SPEAKER: Gloria Lawlah, Secretary of Aging, Maryland Department of Aging
When you need to pay your dues, directory ads, raffle tickets or make a donation to COGS you’ll have the option of paying by credit card or Pay Pal through our website. The home page now has a link to Pay Pal. Simply click the “Donate” button and enter your information. Pay Pal will provide a receipt and forward your payment information to COGS. Of course, we’ll continue to accept checks and cash for all payments!
It’s not too late to join COGS – an organization of senior care providers who meet regularly for networking, education and fundraising. September is the beginning of our “program year” and features knowledgeable speakers addressing diverse topics related to senior care. Join us on Wednesday, September 22nd when our featured speaker, Gloria Lawlah, Secretary of Aging for the Maryland Department of Aging, will bring us up-to-date on what’s happening at the State level. There’s always time for networking – a chance to meet the best providers in the area. For a Membership Application click here.
Gloria Lawlah, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Aging, recently announced the selection of Alice H. Hedt as Maryland’s State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. In this position, Hedt will be responsible for administering the statewide Long-Term Care (LTC) Ombudsman Program including providing direction, training and education, monitoring, and evaluation of the local components of the Program administered by the Area Agencies on Aging. The State Ombudsman also has responsibilities for special long-term care and advocacy-related projects, and other program activities under Title VII of the Older Americans Act. Ms. Hedt will join the Department on August 9, 2010. The complete announcement is on the COGS Website.
Officers:
Deb Valenza, Communi Care Health
President
Denise Giffin, Heartlands Senior Living Village
Vice President
Sadie Perkins, Seasons Hospice
Secretary
Deborah Herman, CPA
Treasurer
Board Members:
Linda Cromwell, Being There Senior Care
David Dickens, Home Instead Senior Care
Shelley Garten, Howard County Office on Aging
Denise Giffin, Heartlands Senior Living Village
Karol Hess, Re/Max Advantage Realty
Paul Kin, Service Corporation International, Gary Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park
Jamie LeGoff, Lighthouse Senior Living
Angela Propst, Home With You
Karen Saul, Meals on Wheels
Dr. Paul Short, Ph.D., Paul Short & Associates
Lou Ulman, Offit Kurman
Emeritus Members:
Kathy Chrystal
Charlie Fiore
Nate Miller
Manus O’Donnell
Administrator:
Sharon Quinter
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