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December 1, 2014

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Mayor Gray, Council and Barry Family Release Details of Memorial Events for Former Mayor Barry

Mayor Vincent C. Gray, D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson and representatives of the family of Marion S. Barry, Jr. released the details of memorial event for the late Ward 8 Councilmember and former Mayor of the District of Columbia.

“From his days as a leader on the front lines of the civil rights movement to his work to fight poverty and advance Home Rule for the District, Marion Barry leaves behind an incredible legacy,” said Mayor Gray. “It is fitting that we come together as a city to celebrate this legacy and allow the entire District to say goodbye to the ‘Mayor for Life.’”

The schedule of memorial events is as follows:

Thursday, December 4 to Friday, December 5

9:00 a.m.: Brief ceremony to receive Mayor Barry’s casket at the Wilson Building, where his remains will lie in repose for 24 hours.

John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW

Friday, December 5

10:00 a.m.: Mayor Barry’s body to travel to one of the churches he regularly attended

3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Musical and video tribute celebrating Mayor Barry’s 40 years of public service

6:00 pm – 9:00 p.m.: Community memorial service

Temple of Praise
700 Southern Avenue SE

Saturday, December 6

8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Thousands to attend a celebration of Mayor Barry’s life and legacy

Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Halls C & D
801 Mount Vernon Place NW

8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: Viewing 

11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Memorial Service

Private burial immediately following  


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Medicare Open Enrollment Ends December 7th

Medicare Enrollment

December 7th is the last day for persons with Medicare to change their Medicare health plan and prescription drug coverage for 2014.  People with Medicare can call 1-800-MEDICARE, or visit www.medicare.gov for additional information. For persons satisfied with their existing plan, no changes will need to be submitted as existing information will be saved automatically for the upcoming year.   


Save the Date for the Mayor’s Annual Senior Holiday Celebration

The Mayor's Annual Senior Holiday Celebration will be held on Wednesday, December 10th, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the D.C. Armory, located 2001 East Capitol Street, SE for District residents age 60 and older.

The celebration, with more than 3,500 residents expected to attend, is the largest occasion to celebrate our city’s older adult population. Hosted by the D.C. Office on Aging, the event will feature live entertainment, musical guests, wellness demonstrations, free facials, manicures and massages, and informational exhibits featuring community and government resources, along with a festive lunch.

The event is free, but tickets are required. Call 202-724-5626 to reserve your ticket today! To download the flyer to share with your friends and neighbors, click here.


World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day is an annual event held December 1st and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there is a growing number of individuals aged 50 and older in the United States that are living with the HIV infection. Persons aged 55 and older account for almost one-fifth (19%, 217,000) of the estimated 1.1 million people living with HIV infection in the United States in 2010.

For more information on HIV Among Older Americans, click here.

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DCOA in the Media

Mayor's Third Annual Senior Symposium
May 7, 2014

Video: DCN-16 Coverage on YouTube

The Washington Informer, May 15, Pg. 20

28th Annual Salute to DC Centenarians
March 24, 2014

WJLA-TV article and video

FOX5DC article and video

VIDEO DCN-16 on YouTube

Age-Friendly DC Forum, 9/21/13

Washington Times article 9/26/13

Washington Post InBrief 9/19/13

Ms. Senior D.C. Pageant 2013

Washington Informer, June 26, 2013

The Washington Post Brief, July 3, 2013

The Washington Sun

Video: DCN-16 Coverage Ms. Senior D.C. Pageant 2013

Mayor's Second Annual Senior Symposium

Video: DCN-16 Coverage Senior Symposium

WJLA-TV 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

WJLA video coverage

Fox5DC article and video coverage

WTOP article and photo gallery

WAMU 88.5FM How to Live to be 100 in DC

Other Media Links

VIDEO: DCN-16 Did You Know? Overview of DCOA

Washington Post article DC Program Reflects National Trend Toward Moving Older Americans Out of Nursing Homes 1/2/2014

Washington Post article Alzheimer's First State Plan 11/19/2013

Washington Post Brief Smart911 Presentations 11/20/2013

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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