ANNOUNCEMENTS

Paula Amaker, Senior's Real Estate Specialist/Consultant will be hosting a "Downsizing Seminar" on June 3rd 11am-1pm @the East Columbia 50+ Center.

A panel of professionals will be providing information and tips on the steps to downsizing.

Registration is required as seating is limited to the first 50 people.

Registration can be completed by calling 443-535-1238 or on

Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/downsizing-to-the-next-chapter-tips-for-seniors-on-how-to-downsize-tickets-637484592577

Please share with your database or anyone you think would be interested in attending. This is the first of several Senior Seminars to come throughout the year in Columbia.

Join outstanding Resource Providers on May 20th at Cornerstone Church in Columbia for Winter Grace Senior Ministries Inc.'s Aging Vibrantly 50+ Resource Fair from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. Please contact Debbie Burgio at 443-244-3060 or debbie@wintergrace.org for more information and to register. Or Register at here!

Please think of who you know who would be perfect for this position. I may be a bit biased, but TVIH is a great place to work!

Thanks,

Debbie 

Part-Time Office Manager (20 hrs/wk)

The Village In Howard (TVIH)  is seeking a creative, dynamic, and tech-savvy leader as

Part-Time Office Manager for our vibrant, community based non-profit organization powered by volunteers for our Howard County membership ages 55+ in Columbia, MD.    

Check our website for details:  www.thevillageinhoward.org.  

Send resume and cover letter to executivedirector@thevillageinhoward.org.

Subject line:  Application.  Due June 1, 2023.

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.

Would you like to win? Please enter The Village in Howard's Annual 50-50 Raffle. Just 300 tickets will be sold.  The drawing is May 13th. Tickets may be purchased by credit card until May 6th. Please visit www.thevillageinhoward.org

Tickets are $50 and can be purchased by clicking here: 50/50 Fundraiser Ticket Purchase and Virtual Drawing, TBD - Events - The Village In Howard

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