DCOA E*News At-A-Glance
Mayor Vincent C. Gray toured the Model Cities Senior
Wellness Center last week. During his visit,
the Mayor peeked in on a chair exercise class that was in session. Mayor
Gray also spoke with seniors who were eating lunch, many
people, he knew from his work in the community. For more information
on programs and services provided by the D.C. Office on Aging, please call
202-724-5626.
 Witness the selection of
Ms. Senior D.C. as women age 60 and older compete for the title.
Contestants will be judged on a personal interview with a panel of
judges, their philosophy of life, talent and evening gown presentations.
Be present as the District's most community service oriented, elegant,
poised and talented women compete to represent their peers as Ms. Senior D.C. 2013. The donation for tickets is $25 and they are available
in advance or at the door. Call 202-724-5626 or visit dcoa.dc.gov for more information.
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The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), in partnership with the DC Office of Planning (OP), would like to invite you to participate in a series of public workshops to guide the development of the District of Columbia’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan. During the workshops, citizens will learn about project goals and have the opportunity to provide input about the future of parks and recreation programs and facilities. The next meeting is as follows:
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Judiciary Square (441 4th Street, NW)
12 pm – 2 pm
(Conveniently located near the Judiciary Metro Station - Red Line)
For additional information and meetings dates click here.
The DCOA Elder Abuse Prevention Committee offered a
training on June 14th, at The Catholic University of America, Columbus
School of Law, entitled Ethical Standards and Boundary Issues: Working with
Vulnerable Seniors. This one-day workshop focused on professional ethics and financial
exploitation for social workers, case managers, lawyers, investigators and
other professionals who work with the aging and vulnerable adult
populations.
There are two openings that have been posted by the DC Department of Human Resources for the DCOA. To apply for the Resource
Allocation Officer (Grants Administrator) position or the Supervisory Public Health Analyst, or for more information
visit dchr.dc.gov. HR Answers may provide interested individuals with general information on
employment opportunities at 202-442-9700.
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!
Are you or a loved one in a nursing home or long term care facility?
Are you interested in returning to the community?
If the answer is yes, contact the DCOA Nursing Home Transition Team. The team will begin the process of determining if residing in the community is the best option for you. For more information, contact Mikaell Briscoe at 202-724-5626.
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