October 2014 - Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington, Inc

Interages Program Featured on “Connecting Our Community”

Interages / By Amy Southerland / October 30, 2014July 18, 2016

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On October 29, JCA’s Heyman Interages® Center was the focus of “Connecting Our Community” on Montgomery Community Media. The conversation features Bill Torrey, who has volunteered with Interages since 2011, and Tricia Wilson, assistant director of the Interages program. Watch below to learn more about the many ways Interages is making a difference — and

Career Gateway Class Starting Nov. 10 – Sign Up Now!

JCA Programs / By Amy Southerland / October 29, 2014November 8, 2014

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Are you age 50+ and looking to enter or return to the workforce? The Career Gateway! program was designed just for you. This innovative series of workshops features: Individual attention and small classes A long-term mentor Intensive training Comprehensive take-home materials Tips for creating or improving your LinkedIn Profile The next session of Career Gateway

Join Us at The Beacon 50+ Expo on Oct. 26

Community Events / By Amy Southerland / October 19, 2014July 18, 2016

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]JCA is a proud sponsor of this 50+ Expo presented by The Beacon newspapers. This free event features health screenings, flu shots, live music, door prizes and informative exhibits by government agencies, nonprofits and businesses. Be sure to stop by our table at the Expo to learn more about JCA programs and volunteer opportunities!

JCA Buses Provide Free Shuttle to 5 Montgomery County Senior Centers

JCA Programs / By Amy Southerland / October 15, 2014March 26, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Since January 2014, JCA has been helping scores of older passengers travel safely to and from five Montgomery County senior centers, where they participate in a wide range of recreational activities and benefit from important health services, too. The video below from Montgomery County Recreation provides a glimpse of how the shuttle service is changing

JCA’s 41st Annual Report Now Available

News / By Amy Southerland / October 1, 2014November 18, 2014

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Our 41st Annual Report tells the story of JCA’s growth and accomplishments from July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2014. Click here to download a PDF of the report. To ease navigation of the PDF, the table of contents on page 2 is clickable. To request a printed copy of the report be mailed

Month: October 2014