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December 15, 2014

DCOA E*News At-A-Glance

Thousands Attend Mayor's Holiday Event for Seniors

Senior Holiday

Mayor Vincent C. Gray greeted nearly 4000 seniors at the Mayor's Annual Senior Holiday Celebration held at the D.C. Armory for District residents.

The event featured live entertainment, musical guests, wellness demonstrations, free facials, manicures and massages, information exhibits featuring community and government resources, along with a festive lunch. Seniors enjoyed a well catered holiday meal and left this event happy, and full of joy.


Mayor Gray's Farewell Address

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You are invited to attend Mayor Vincent C. Gray's Farewell Address on Wednesday, December 17 at 7 p.m.  Join the Mayor as he delivers a farewell address highlighting the accomplishments of the Gray Administration and shares his thoughts on continuing the progress the District has made over the last four years.

Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Dunbar High School
101 N Street, NW
7 p.m.
No RSVP required
Reception will immediately follow


Register to Become a DCOA Ambassador

The D.C. Office on Aging (DCOA) Ambassador Program is a FREE, interactive, member-based program designed to reach out to older adults and their caregivers to help them learn about the services and resources available to them through DCOA. If you are interested in expanding your network and educating older adults about the services and resources available to them, join us for our next Ambassador Training Workshop to learn about all of the programs and services that DCOA offers to the community and how you can become an ambassador. All workshops include an overview of Office on Aging programs and services, information on how to access resources, and guidance on your role as an advocate.

  • Thursday, January 15, 2015, 10 a.m.
  • Thursday, February 19, 2015, 10 a.m.

Call 202-724-5622 to register today!


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DCOA New Employee Spotlight

April Garner New Employee 12 2014

April Garner- HR Advisor
General Services

April Garner attended Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia and returned to the Washington Area in 2005 where she began her career with the District government. She’s worked in several divisions within the DC Department of Human Resources since April 2007. DCOA, April’s last position was with DCHR’s Staffing and Recruitment Administration as a Human Resource Specialist.  She is a proud mother of a beautiful daughter and expresses sheer excitement to become a part of DCOA’s General  Services – HR team.  

 

New Employee

Mark Bjorge - Community Outreach Specialist
External Affairs and Communications

Mark Bjorge is a native of Northern Virginia and first moved to Washington, D.C. in 1990 while a student at The George Washington University. It was during this time that he discovered his love of the city. After graduating, he was drawn to community affairs and ever since has actively strove to improve the quality of life for all residents. Mark has served as an ANC commissioner in DuPont Circle, as a Community Relations and Services Coordinator for Ward 2, and as a Customer Services Program Specialist in the DC Department of Transportation. Mark currently lives in Ward 4 with his wife and two children, and in his free time enjoys walking, biking, cooking and gardening.

New Employee

Brian Footer- Director of Policy, Planning and Evaluation
Policy, Planning and Evaluation

We are proud to announce our new Director of Policy, Planning and Evaluation. Meet and welcome Brian Footer, MPA, former Policy Advisor, in his new role responsible for DCOA's newly created Policy, Planning, and Evaluation unit. Brian grew up in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. where he first became interested in public service. He has worked on the federal, state and local levels of government throughout his career. His incredible energy and enthusiasm is worthy of mention. Most recently, Brian worked on policy and legislation effecting seniors and veterans including the Age-Friendly City initiative at the New York City Council.  Brian returned to the District in 2014 eager to continue working with the aging community and has already become an invaluable member to the DCOA executive team. 

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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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