Many May Events

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Golden Lotus Group Vietnamese American Services Senior Event
Sunday, May 5, 2019 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Colesville Presbyterian Church, 12800 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland 20904

A FREE non-profit community event to connect vulnerable and underserved Vietnamese seniors with support, love and care. 

For more information call 301-646-5852 or email thotran@vasusa.org.
Website:  https://vasusa.org/

50+: Vital Living Through Volunteering
Monday, May 6, 2019 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Gaithersburg Library 18330 Montgomery Village Avenue, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20879
240-773-9490

Attend this FREE special event and learn about:
* The Montgomery County Volunteer Center’s rich resources for exploring volunteer opportunities
* The 50+ Volunteer Network that offers personal consultations and guidance in finding an opportunity that’s the right fit
* Actual volunteer experiences and the nonprofits where they have made a great match  

Receive your free copy of the 50+ Vital Living Networker packed with helpful resource information.  No registration necessary.

Questions? Contact Kathleen Meaney Stobie at 240-777-2612 or Kathleen.Stobie@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov.  To request sign language interpretation or other deaf/hard of hearing services for library-sponsored programs, email MCPL.DeafAccess@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov, preferably with three business days’ notice.

Senior Housing and Aging in Place Resource Fair
Wednesday, May 15th, 2019 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Holiday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton, Maryland 20906
240-777-4999

All the information you need to decide whether to stay in your current home or to downsize to your next one.   FREE admission, exhibitors, speakers, prizes and giveaways, café open for lunch and much more.

Panel discussion on Senior Housing includes:
* Steve Gurney founder of Retirement Living Sourcebook
* Aging in Place with Louis Tenenbaum from HomesRenewed Resource Center
* Downsizing/Decluttering with Stephanie Svec from Affiliated Santé Group.

Montgomery County Recreation is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Please contact a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist at 240-777-6870 or Rec.Mainstream@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov to request accommodations.

Learn how to Use Public Transportation: Sometimes it is Free!
Ride Smart Travel Training
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (lunch provided) and
Thursday, May 23, 2019 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Asbury Methodist Village, 201 Russell Ave, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877

In this free, two-day workshop (open to all Montgomery County residents over age 50) you will learn how to travel to destinations of your choice. You will receive a Senior SmarTrip card to make saving money on transportation easy. Registration required. Please call 301-738-3252 or e-mail ConnectARide@AccessJCA.org.

Job Search Training Program for those who are 50+
Are you over age 50 and frustrated by your job search?  JCA’s Career Gateway Program can help you hone your resume, polish your networking and interviewing skills, use Internet job search resources more effectively, and turn your age and experience to your advantage.  Each session of the Career Gateway features 30 hours of small-group classroom instruction over five days, comprehensive take-home materials, practical exercises, and a long-term mentor – all for only $75!  Sessions run from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.  Optional employment-related tech training available, as well.

Only 1 Session Remaining in FY 2019: 
Session VI (June 2019) - June 11, 12, 14, 17 and 19
New sessions will begin, again, in early Fall 2019 (September 2019).

For more information, call Jodie Rasch at 301-255-4215 or email her at Jodie.Rasch@AccessJCA.org.

Care for the Caregiver Event:  A Day Devoted to Caregiving
Saturday June 15, 2019 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm  
Silver Spring Civic Building, One Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910  

This FREE event will inspire, educate and motivate.  This day is especially for unpaid family/friend caregivers. By attending you will increase awareness of caregiver’s supports, health and wellness programs and lifelong engagement available in Montgomery County. Learn how to maintain well-being through support, community connections and education programs. 

Event highlights include:
* Stimulating presentations that welcome caregiver questions
* Unique caregiver conversations with the County's African, Latino and Asian American health programs
* Networking and support for LGBTQIA+ care partners 
* Information Resource Fair featuring (free or low cost) supports available for unpaid caregivers
* Listening Session inviting unpaid caregivers to share their needs associated with caring for a loved-on at home.

Registration Appreciated: https://moco-caregiver.blogspot.com/ or call 240-777-1131.

May Topics:  Amy Harbison interviews Eric Friedman, Director, Office of Consumer Protection; Anita Vassallo, Acting Directory, Montgomery County Public Libraries Administration; and Mona Negm, American Muslim Senior Society (AMSS).

Program airs at the following times: Sunday - (6:00pm) | Mon - (10:00am) | Tues - (1:00am, 12:30pm, 6:00pm) | Thurs - (2:30am, 6:00pm) | Fri - (10:30am) | Sat - (2:00am).    

Where to Watch: Comcast and RCN channel 6; Verizon channel 30; or On-Demand at the County's website by clicking here.