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July 8, 2013

DCOA E*News At-A-Glance

Mayor Gray Visits Seniors at Ward 1 Center

Bernice Foneteneau Senior Wellness Center Visit

Last week, Mayor Vincent C. Gray visited seniors at the Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center, located at 3531 Georgia Avenue, NW.  While speaking to seniors who were eating lunch, Mayor Gray left to go to the scene of a fire around the corner. As the D.C. Fire and EMS personnel were responding to the fire, the Mayor, Executive Director John M. Thompson and DCOA staff immediately stepped in to assist the senior citizen on the scene.  Calls were made to begin the process of connecting the resident to resources that would assist.  The Mayor also talked with neighbors and personnel on the scene thanking them for their diligence and providing reassurance to neighbors.

After the resident was transported to the hospital, Mayor Gray returned to the wellness center and DCOA social workers were deployed to follow-up on the case.


DPR Cuts Ribbon on Palisades Play Space

Palisades Ribbon Cutting 2013

Mayor Vincent C. Gray, Councilmembers, government officials, the Palisades Citizens' Association, the Friends of Palisades Recreation Center and the Palisades community cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Palisades Playground (5200 Sherrier Place NW). The ribbon-cutting was held at the conclusion of the Palisades 47th Annual July 4th Parade & Picnic. This parade is known as the “largest small town parade in D.C.” Palisades is the District’s third playground to be completed under Mayor Gray’s Play DC Playground Improvement Project, managed by the District’s Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and Department of General Services (DGS). Features of the play space include for adults, outdoor fitness equipment modeled after indoor gyms.  For details, read more here.


New DCOA Website

The D.C. Office on Aging has launched a new website at dcoa.dc.gov. The new website is more interactive and highlights new programming and resources available for seniors, persons with disabilities age 18 and older and their caregivers. New features include, easy access to popular links, job announcements, new initiatives and more. Please visit our website and tell us what you think!


Notice of Public Hearing

The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (“Commission”) announces a public hearing on July 12, 2013 at 10 am at the Commission’s office to receive information and comment on a number of issues related to the marketing and sales practices of retail suppliers, marketers and brokers serving residential and commercial electricity and natural gas customers in the District. For more information, visit http://www.dcpsc.org/pdf_files/hottopics/GD117_Notice_Hearing_Jun11_13_Final.pdf.


SOME Senior Recognized for Poetry

SOME Senior Poetry Contest Winner

Seniors at SOME Senior Center recently celebrated an afternoon of tea and poetry. Participants shared their poetry with staff as judges and the winning entry was submitted by Florence Canada.  The poem, "Who Are They," speaks of the activities seniors participate in at SOME and reflects on their friendships and their health. Ms. Canada dedicated the poem to her friends at the senior center located in Ward 7. Congratulations to all of the participants!


D.C. Caregiver Online Chat at Noon

An Addition to Your Caregiving Team: Your Parent's Grandchildren and 10 Steps for Including Grandchildren in The Care of Their Grandparents is the topic of discussion for the next D.C. Caregivers Online Chat at Noon. The next web chat will be held on Tuesday, July 9 at 12 pm. To join the chat, log onto http://dcoa.dc.gov/page/caregiver-chat.

If you miss the chat, just check back later and hit replay to follow the discussion.  For more information, call Linda Irizzary at 202-535-1442.


DCOA Job Opportunities

There are three openings that have been posted by the D.C. Department of Human Resources for the DCOA.  The latest position is the Transition Care Specialist. To apply for all positions including the Resource Allocation Officer (Grants Administrator) and the Supervisory Public Health Analyst, or for more information, visit dchr.dc.govHR Answers may also provide individuals with general information on D.C. Government employment opportunities by calling, 202-442-9700.


Senior Villages RFA Reissued

The Office on Aging has reissued an Request for Applications (RFA) seeking applications from qualified applicants to plan, develop, organize, implement and sustain “Aging in Place” programs for wards 7 & 8 in the District. The programs should enable District residents age 60 years and older residing in a specific neighborhood to enjoy safer, healthier and more independent lives in their own homes. Senior villages assist seniors living in neighborhoods by partnering with and connecting them to needed resources and service providers.  As a nonprofit, membership organization, the village can provide a variety of programs and services more cost-effectively than most conventional retirement communities are able to provide. The RFA deadline for submission is July 19, 2013 at 4:30 pm. To view the RFA and for more information, visit dcoa.dc.gov or opgd.dc.gov.

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July issue of the Spotlight on Aging Newsletter

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Click here for the DCOA Calendar of Events!

DCOA Calendar

DCOA in the Media

Ms. Senior D.C. Pageant 2013

Washington Informer June 26, 2013

The Washington Sun

Mayor's Second Annual Senior Symposium

WJLA-TV article

Washington Informer Silver Alert 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

Fox5DC article and video coverage

WTOP article and photo gallery

Other Media Links

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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