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Terrific, Inc. sponsored
their first Seniors Got Talent
event at THEARC, located at
1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. Seniors
from across the city participated
in the event to showcase
the talent of the District’s
oldest residents.
Patricia Simms, age 65, a
participant at the Hayes Senior
Wellness Center in Ward 6 and
the Model Cities Senior Wellness
Center in Ward 5, was the
grand prize winner of $500.
She danced free style and with
several hula hoops to Marvin
Gaye’s “Got to Give It Up.”
The second place cash prize
was awarded to pianist Harriet
Jachles. Other performers included
Emma Ward, Ms. Senior
D.C. 2011; The Availables; Janice
Rice; Harry Newson; Meanwell Tate;
and Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose.
Participants auditioned for the
contest in each ward of the city.
Celebrity judges for the event included, Ms. Senior D.C. Wendy Bridges
and Mary McCoy, Ms. Senior D.C.
2012.
Terrific, Inc. presented Seniors
Got Talent as a vehicle
to promote socialization in the
senior community. Proceeds of the
event will benefit senior housing.
DCOA is seeking persons age 100 or older to honor at our annual centenarian event to celebrate the District's oldest residents. If you know of a centenarian that should be honored, please make sure they are registered with the D.C. Office on Aging. We would like to know their name, date of birth and information on how to formally invite them to the event. To register a D.C. resident who is a centenarian, please call 202-724-5622 or send an email to darlene.nowlin@dc.gov.
 Are you a D.C. resident who is age 60 or older and interested in representing your peers as Ms. Senior D.C. 2015? Are you actively involved in your community? Consider becoming a contestant in the next Ms. Senior D.C. Pageant!
Contestants are judged on a personal interview, their philosophy of life, their talent and evening gown presentations. The winner will represent the District of Columbia and compete in the Ms. Senior America Pageant. For more information on how to sign up, please call DCOA at 202-727-8364 or email darlene.nowlin@dc.gov. We are searching for the elegant lady who will
represent the District of Columbia as the 2016 Ms. Senior D.C.!
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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 DCOA programs and services, information on how to access resources, and guidance on your role as an advocate.
- Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.
- Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.
- Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.
Call 202-724-5622 to register today!
Program Overview
The D.C. Office on Aging (DCOA) is happy to announce DCOA’s Saturday Respite program dates for 2016! This program gives a 4-hour break to caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, and related disorders. Participants engage in interactive stimulating activities promoting social interaction. Please see scheduled program dates, program site, contact information, and hours of operation below.
Program Operation Dates
January 2, 2016
January 9, 2016
January 23, 2016
February 6, 2016
February 20, 2016
March 5, 2016
March 19, 2016
March 26, 2016
April 2, 2016
April 16, 2016
April 30, 2016
May 14, 2016
May 28, 2016
June 11, 2016
June 25, 2016
July 9, 2016
July 23, 2016
August 6, 2016
August 20, 2016
September 3, 2016
September 17, 2016
Program Coordinator
Aisha Bailey
Email: aisha.bailey@dc.gov
Phone: (202) 341-5883
Location and Time:
Washington Seniors Wellness Center
3001 Alabama Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20020
Respite Program: 10am - 2pm
Enrollment Eligibility:
- Age 60 years or older
- Low to moderate income
- Has mild to moderate dementia and/or memory loss
- D.C. resident (Priority given to residents of Wards 7 or 8)
- Needs minimal assistance with prompting and/or cueing
For questions or to make a referral, please contact DCOA’s Aging and Disability Resource Center at: (202) 724-5626. We look forward to hearing from you!
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