DCOA E*News At-a-Glance
D.C. Office on Aging (DCOA) Executive Director John M. Thompson, Ph.D. was interviewed today on Senior Corner on Spirit 1340 AM, WYCB. During the segment, Dr. Thompson discussed programs and services offered by DCOA, the Mayor’s New Community Living Strategic Plan, the Ambassador Program and volunteer opportunities available through the DCOA. Persons who have free time and are interested in giving back to the community through volunteering should contact Tiffany Holodnak at 202-724-5622 for more information.
 The D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and the DCOA delivered holiday
treats to exceptional seniors and those in need of holiday cheer on December 24. Five seniors were treated to these holiday creations delivered by MPD Chief Diane Groomes and Dr. Thompson. Treats were delivered to Raymond Ball, Johnnie Cain, Maureen Gehrig Cook, Elizabeth Hicks and Willie Nelson.
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If you are interested in
expanding your network and educating older adults about the services and
resources available to them, join us for our next Ambassador Training
Workshop. Learn about all DCOA programs and services offered
to the community and how you can become an Ambassador. Upcoming dates are as follows:
Wednesday,
January 30, 2013 10:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Wednesday,
February 27, 2013 10:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Wednesday,
March 27, 2013 10:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Wednesday,
April 17, 2013 10:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.
To register and for more information, call (202)
724-5622.
We all have a
role to play in ensuring the safety of our families and community. In 95
percent of emergencies, a victim or bystander provides the first immediate
assistance on the scene. Do you have the skills and information necessary to
keep yourself and your family as safe as possible? Serve DC – The Mayor’s Office on Volunteerism provides anyone who
lives, works or congregates in the District of Columbia with free emergency
preparedness training, including the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
program, which educates citizens about the hazards most likely to affect their
community and provides basic disaster response training, including: fire
safety, first aid, search and rescue, terrorism, and more. Learn more about Community
Emergency Response Team (CERT) program by calling 202-727-7925 or visiting www.serve.dc.gov.
The Cleveland Park Village (CPV) seeks a high energy, well
organized, experienced and caring individual as its founding executive director
to begin by March 1, 2013. CPV is a non profit member service organization
committed to helping senior neighbors remain in their homes through the
practical help provided by neighborhood volunteers. All inquiries, nominations and applications, including a
resume and cover letter, should be directed by January 10, in confidence
to search@clevelandparkvillage.org or
by mail to Search Committee, Cleveland Park Village, P.O. Box 11231, Washington,
DC 20008.
Caregivers can take advantage of the next DC Caregivers Online Chat at Noon scheduled for Tuesday, January 8. Chats are designed to provide resources, tips and other information to assist persons caring for older adults informally. Chat live tomorrow at noon! For more information, contact Linda Irizarry at 202-535-1442.
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