 Don't Miss This Free Opportunity!
First Annual Older Americans Month Senior Symposium
Registration ends May 23 for the First Annual Older Americans Month Senior Symposium "Never Too Old to Play: Understanding Your Options As A Seasoned Citizen," Friday, May 25, 9 am - 4 pm at the Park Hyatt Washington, 1201 24th Street, NW. We encourage
you to take advantage of this free event for seniors, caregivers, professionals
and members of the faith based community. The symposium will include
workshops, exhibitors from government and community based organizations, health
and wellness demonstrations and more. Continental breakfast and
lunch will also be provided. CEUs are also available for social workers for a fee of $15. For more information, contact Monica Best at
(202) 535-1439 or monica.best@dc.gov.
Registration is also available online at www.dcoa.dc.gov.
State Plan on Aging Input
The Office on Aging is
completing the District of Columbia State Plan on Aging
for Fiscal Years 2013-2015. The District of Columbia is required to submit a
State Plan on Aging in order to receive over $6 million in federal dollars under
the Older Americans Act.
Your input is still needed, you may still complete a survey to assess programs for the elderly and persons living with
disabilities age 18 and older. Access the survey online at http://dcoa.dc.gov or contact Courtney
Williams at (202) 727- 8370 or courtney.williams@dc.gov for more information.
Your comments are requested by June 8.
World Environment Day Expo
Sunday, June 3 - Monday, June 4 10:00 am-6:00 pm
The D.C. Department of the Environment will present the World Environment Day Expo, an event to celebrate clean living and a
sustainable future for DC on Sunday, June 3 and Monday June 4, 10 am - 6 pm at Wilson High School, 3950 Chesapeake St.
NW. The event includes free environmental exhibits, a fair, free health screenings, activities for kids and
more. For more information, visit them on the web at
http://ddoe.dc.gov/node/1416
 Ms. Senior D.C. Pageant 2012
Sunday, June 24, 2:30 pm
Witness
the selection of Ms. Senior D.C. 2012 as District women age 60 and
older compete for the title. The pageant will be held Sunday, June 24
at 2:30 pm at the University of the District of Columbia, 4200 Connecticut
Avenue, NW, Main Auditorium, Building 46. Contestants will be judged
on a personal interview with the judges, their philosophy of life, talent and
evening gown presentation. The donation for tickets is $20, call 202-724-5626 for more information.
TRANSPORTATION FORUM SET FOR JUNE 30
The D.C. Commission on Persons With Disabilities would like your thoughts and ideas on how to make transportation
accessible, safe, affordable, flexible and efficient in the District of
Columbia. The commission will host a Transportation Forum on June 30 at 1 pm, Anacostia Neighborhood Library, 1800 Good Hope Rd, SE, Washington,
DC 20020. Click the link to register
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