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June 11, 2013

DCOA E*News At-A-Glance

Mayor Visits Senior Wellness Centers

Mayor Serves Meals at Hayes School

Last week, Mayor Vincent C. Gray stopped by the Hattie Holmes Senior Wellness Center and the Hayes Senior Wellness Center.  During the visits the Mayor spent time listening to seniors and sharing future plans for the District including the Age-Friendly City initiative.  While at the Hayes Senior Wellness Center the Mayor assisted with serving meals to participants.

For more information on programs and services provided by the D.C. Office on Aging, please call 202-724-5626 or visit dcoa.dc.gov.


Senior Picnic Thursday

Senior Picnic 2013

The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and the Office on Aging will host the Annual DPR Senior Picnic on June 13, 10 am - 2 pm at Oxon Run Park, 900 Valley Avenue, SE.  Enjoy live entertainment, music, dancing and lunch under the tent.  Demonstration bingo, information and resource exhibits and health screenings will also be available.  For reservations, contact your senior center or recreation site manager or call 202-724-5626.


New DCOA Meal Site Now Open

Halal Meal Site Opening

DCOA Executive Director John M. Thompson, Ph.D. joined Joseph Resch, executive director, Seabury Resources for Aging, Imam Shareef, president Masjid Muhammed Mosque and others to cut the ribbon on the newest nutrition site for the Office on Aging Senior Service Network. The Kibar Halal Nutrition Site will be the first site to offer nutritious Halal meals to area older residents. The site is located at the Masjid Muhammad Mosque, 1519 Islamic Way, NW in Ward 5. In addition to meals, Seabury Resources for the Aging will provide supportive services for residents Monday-Friday.

Meals offered this week include Oven-fried Cod, Grilled Chicken Alfredo and BBQ Chicken.  For more information or to reserve a meal, call 202-529-8701.


DC Caregivers Online Chat at Noon

The next D.C. Caregiver Online Chat at Noon, Tuesday June 11 at 12 pm will discuss "Managing Hospice Respite Care." Join in the discussion led by Linda Irizzary, MSW www.dcoa.dc.gov.  If you miss the chat, feel free to replay the session or view previous chats you may have missed!  For more information, call 202-535-1442.


DCOA Call-In-Talk Line

The DC Office on Aging has launched a Call-In-Talk Line to alleviate the isolation and loneliness that many seniors in the community experience. The program allows seniors an opportunity to share their concerns with a caring individual that directs them to resources and services available to assist DC residents. The Free service is available Monday - Friday 8:15 am - 4:45 pm.  Call in weekdays to 202-724-5626!

Someone cares and is waiting to speak to you! 


DC Black Pride Honors

DC Black Pride Honors

DC Black Pride honored Washingtonians for their work and community service to the GLBT community. Persons awarded for community service during the events included Mayor Gray, Courtney Williams and Dr. Imani Woody who both received the Welmore Cook Community Service Award.  Pictured from left to right are Earl Fowlkes, President, DC Black Pride, Courtney Williams, Dr. Imani Woody and Mayor Gray.


Job Openings at DCOA

The DC Department of Human Resources has posted a new position for the DCOA.  To apply for the Resource Allocation Officer (Grants Administrator) position, or for more information visit dchr.dc.gov.  For general information on employment opportunities call HR Answers at 202-442-9700.


Relocation of Terrific Inc.

The Office on Aging Lead Agency for Ward 4 TERRIFIC, Inc. has moved into its new location at 418 Missouri Avenue, NW.   To contact them by phone call 202-882-1824 and 202-882-1371.  You may also send a fax, dial 202-882-1045.

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DCOA in the Media

Mayor's Second Annual Senior Symposium

WJLA-TV article

Washington Informer Silver Alert article

Washington Informer Symposium article

27th Annual Salute to DC Centenarians media coverage links

Washington Post article and photo gallery

WJLA/News Channel 8, article, video and photo gallery

Fox5DC article and video coverage

WTOP article and photo gallery

DCOA Interview WHUR 96.3 FM Insight Segment on the  "Daily Drum" 2/19/13

Video: DCN-DCOA Performance Oversight Hearing 2/21/13 Part I

Video: DCN-DCOA Performance Oversight Hearing 2/21/13 Part II

Video: DCN-DCOA Performance Oversight Hearing 2/21/13 Part III

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