DCOA E*News At-A-Glance
The District crowned Ms. Senior D.C. 2013
Nancy A. Berry during the recent Ms. Senior D.C. Pageant held at the University of the District of Columbia. Berry, a resident of Ward
5 was one of five contestants to compete for the title. Ms. Senior D.C. was also awarded
Best Evening Gown, Best Interview, Best Talent and Ms. Congeniality. First Runner-up and Best Salesperson was
awarded to Sharon Lockwood and Second
Runner-up was awarded to Amelia Anderson-Weaver. Ms. Senior D.C. will compete in the Ms.
Senior America Pageant to be held October 20-25, 2013 in Atlantic City, NJ.
The Ms. Senior D.C. Pageant is presented by the D.C. Seniors Cameo Club, Family Matters of Greater Washington and the D.C. Office on Aging. The event is held to recognize the community service, talent and inner beauty of District residents who are age 60 and older.
Pictured from left to right Ida Crews, escort Michael Hawkins; Hope
Spruill, escort Charles Hudson; Amelia Anderson-Weaver, her husband
Samuel, Ms. Senior D.C. Nancy A. Berry, her grandson Troy Holland, Jr.,
and Sharon Lockwood, her husband David.
The D.C. Office of the People’s Counsel and AARP District of
Columbia State Office in Collaboration with the D.C. Federation of Civic
Associations present:
D.C. Consumer Utility Forum
When: Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 7:00 p.m.
Where: 441 4th Street, NW (Judiciary Square)
Topics For Discussion Include...
Alternative Energy Providers
DC Smart Meters
- Share your experiences
- Ask questions about your rights and utility services
- Learn what OPC and AARP are doing to help Utility Consumers
Please contact OPC to RSVP by Tuesday, June 25 at 202.727.3071 or ccceo@opc-dc.gov.
There are two openings that have been posted by the D.C. 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 also provide individuals with general information on
D.C. Government employment opportunities by calling, 202-442-9700.
Are you or a loved one a resident of 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.
Are you interested in volunteering your time to help others? Call the D.C. Office on Aging where there are many opportunities to assist those in need. Contribute your time as a volunteer today!
To find out more, call Tony Moreno at 202-535-1372.
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