ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Alzheimer’s Association’s 2023 Memory Ball Dancing Stars is a signature fundraising event. The May 6 event features several prominent members from Maryland who are known for their leadership and commitment to the cause. The Option Group’s Ellen Platt has been tapped as one of the twelve amateur dancers! You can sponsor her at https://act.alz.org/site/TR?px=11908730&pg=personal&fr_id=16194

ABOUT THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION: The Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support, and research. For more than 40 years, we have provided reliable information, education, and support for people with dementia and their families, increased funding for dementia research, and influenced changes in public policy.

For more information, or to donate to the Alzheimer’s Association directly, contact David Jonas, Development Manager, Corporate Initiatives, Greater Maryland Alzheimer's Association, PO Box 4526, Lutherville, MD 21094, (443) 632-9723, https://www.alz.org/maryland.

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Much of the rewarding work done at COGS is through the continued support of our volunteers!  As we prepare for our June Annual Meeting, we are looking to fill a few board vacancies.   If you have been an active COGS Member for at least 1 year and are looking to become more involved, then we want to hear from you!  

Interested members should complete our Board Member Application no later than May 1, 2023 and email it to Becky Sieck at info@COGSMD.org.

Thank you for your continued support of this wonderful organization!

Join Neighbor Ride for its 9th Annual Basket BINGO, featuring an incredible assortment of valuable prizes. The event is being held at FOP Lodge 69 (2832 Nine Mile Circle - Catonsville). Doors open at 6pm / Games begin at 7pm.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by clicking HERE.

Tino's Italian Bistro will offer a variety of delicious dinner items for purchase at the event. Drinks and baked goods will also be sold.

Special thanks to our BINGO Sponsors:

Title:
Compass Realty

Presenting:
- The Hutt Company
- Kimberly Musser - State Farm Insurance

Event:
- Commercial Insurance Managers
- Howard County Office on Aging & Independence
- Junkluggers of Baltimore
- Lorien Harmony Hall
- Residences at Vantage Point

Special Game:
- Heart & Home Group of Compass Realty | Jo Rickard

- Home Instead

- Live! Casino & Hotel

- Winter Growth Memory Care & Adult Day Program

ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE. Please contact Colleen at community@neighborride.org to get in on the fun.

Join Winter Growth's Human Services Specialist, Bailey Clum, and other local caregivers for a virtual support group, offered on the last Thursday of each month. Upcoming topics include: 

• March 30th: Understanding Caregiver Stress
• April 27th: 4 Stages of Caregiving
• May 25th: All About Healthy Sleep
• June 29th: Validation
• July 27th: Summertime Activities
• August 31st: Strategies for Maintaining Your Brain

Email bailey.clum@wintergrowthinc.org to register.

Neighbor Ride has been selected as one of 5 charities featured in the Rotary Club of Columbia/Patuxent's first-ever Oyster Shuck for Charity - being held from 2pm to 5pm on Sunday, March 26^th at Hudson Coastal. Representatives from each of the charities will face-off for a fun-filled contest with participants cheering them on while enjoying champagne, beer, wine, appetizers, and, of course, oysters. Money raised from ticket sales will go into a general fund that provides support for lots of charities; but the contestants can raise money for their specific organizations by soliciting team sponsors.

We are hoping to raise at least $5,000 and would LOVE your support! We've created an Oyster Shucking Event on our website and, in addition to social media promotions, will be listing all sponsors on it. For those contributing $1,000 or more, we will also include their logos, with links to their own websites.

To donate or purchase tickets, visit the Rotary Club's Event Site. (Please remember to select Neighbor Ride from the drop down)

Go Team Neighbor Ride!

HANDSFREE HEALTH ANNOUNCES WELLBE CHAT FOR SENIORS: 

This is a new and exciting chat option. This conversational feature uses Artificial Intelligence to communicate in a friendly and conversational manner with seniors. This takes chat to the next level and becomes a CONVERSATIONAL COMPANION for seniors - minimizing isolation and loneliness which are key senior concerns.

 "WellBe Chat" can be delivered via our medical alert watch/pendant and speaker.  It is state-of-the-art and we believe you will find it a compelling marketplace differentiator.

For more information, please reach out to:

Kelly M. Hasenei, khasenei@handsfreehealth.com  410-446-9733

WellBe Chat for Seniors intro video:  https://vimeo.com/795628202/6a1ea649d7

On Saturday, April 22nd Neighbor Ride will host its 9th annual BINGO. Proceeds support our volunteer-driven transportation program, which gives seniors the “wheels” they need to remain active and independent. YOU can join in the fun by being a Sponsor! Levels range from $125 to $2,500. Contact Colleen at ckonstanzer@neighborride.org to sign-up.

Title Sponsor ($2,500)

• All benefits of Presenting and Event sponsorship levels PLUS…
• Category Exclusivity
• Option to engage your employees (wearing your company apparel) as event night volunteers
• Logo and link on Neighbor Ride’s website donor page

Presenting Sponsor ($1,000)

• All benefits of Event sponsorship PLUS…
• Logo placement on outdoor event banner
• Logo with link on ticket purchase page
• Premier space allotted for marketing displays at event
• An invitation to speak at the BINGO event

Event Sponsor ($500)

• Special thanks on ticket purchase page
• Logo and tag in social media announcements
• Logo on all printed materials
• Recognition throughout the night of the event
• Information table at the event
• Listing on Neighbor Ride website donor page
• Listing in Neighbor Ride’s passenger newsletter

$250 Special Basket Sponsor

• Enhanced listing in event program
• Marketing materials on basket sponsors’ table

$125 Regular Game Sponsor

• Listing in event program

Looking for a great way to support older adults in our community AND promote your business? Contact Colleen about Neighbor Ride's Passenger Newsletter sponsorship opportunities. Fall, Winter, and Spring issue sponsorships are now available at a cost of $1,000/issue. 

Benefits Include

• FULL PAGE INFO AD in newsletter mailed to over 900 older adult clients and distributed in all Howard County 50+ Centers
• Listing in Winter and Spring newsletter issues
• Listing on Neighbor Ride's website
• Social media shout-outs on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn

Many thanks to Jade Duggan for her wonderful presentation last week!  In case you missed it, check out her presentation, Staying Steady Amidst Chaos, HERE!