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Heyman Interages® and Montgomery County Libraries
Team Up for Read Across America
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will host Read Across America for kids in kindergarten through third grade. The program will match children with volunteers from the Heyman Interages program, who will serve as reading partners, the
county said. “Instilling a love for reading in our young people is one of the most important things we can do to in providing great educations for our upcoming generations,” said Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich.
Contact the Interages volunteer coordinator or drop in at your preferred session:
Saturday, March 2, 1-3 p.m. at White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring
Saturday, March 2, 3-5 p.m. at Wheaton Library, 11701 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring
Sunday, March 3, 1-3 p.m. at Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave., Gaithersburg
Senior HelpLine: 240-290-3311 or 703-652-1515
Please reach out to the J-CARING Community Support Line if you feel the need for mental health resources. Call (703)-J-CARING (703-522-7464), and a J-Caring provider will connect you to community resources to address your needs.
In this issue:
➢ Interages and MCPL Read Across America
➢ SCSEP Graduate Steps Up
➢ Leadership Montgomery Encore Program
➢ OMA Art Show
➢ JCA Focus Groups
➢ New Upskill Classes
SCSEP Graduate Tapped for Additional Role
SCSEP (Senior Community Service Employment Program) graduate, Vivian Ramirez, works at Catholic Charities as a Receptionist. When one of Catholic Charities’ teachers could not make class on Saturday, they asked Vivian to step in. Vivian and her daughter Nicole took the reins and taught English to our Spanish speaking jobseekers. Vivian and Nicole did an outstanding job!
Leadership Montgomery Encore Program Accepting Applications for 24/25
The Encore program (formerly Senior Leadership Montgomery) is for those recently retired or soon-to-be-retired from full-time employment. This program will help participants discover their post-professional leadership purpose.
The program benefits recent retirees in several ways:
In order to be considered for the 2024/2025 cohort, program and tuition assistance applications are due no later than April 30, 2024. Contact marquise.mckine@leadermont.org, or 301-881-3333 with any questions.
“Under Side of a Kite” by Margaret H.
OMA Art Show
The community is invited to the OMA Art Show on Friday, March 8, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. at JCA’s main building. OMA, Opening Minds through Art, is an award-winning, evidence-based, intergenerational art making program that aims to provide social engagement and creative expression for persons living with memory loss. This joint program with Interages volunteers and Kensington Clubs participants, produces beautiful art pieces,
friendships, and thoughtful artistic expression. RSVP by February 29.
JCA is Looking For Focus Group Participants
Do you have great ideas for improving JCA programs and services? Would you like to give feedback on your experience with JCA? Are there services for older adults you would like to see at JCA? You can participate in an upcoming focus group that will help make JCA better and more innovative. Please respond with your contact information and we will let you know how you can get involved.
Upskill Classes for Jobseekers
The Upskill program continues to equip applicants with computer confidence and other necessary skills. This specially designed training helps older workers make the move into new job functions. In addition to computer skills, the program includes a writing workshop that includes resumes and cover letters, and soft skills like interviewing and conflict resolution.
Upcoming classes:
See the Upskill webpage for more details.
This past month the JCA blog, Information for the Sandwich Generation, shared job hunting strategies for older adults. Estate planning guidance detailed how to convert physical stock certificates to a digital record. We explained the “un-retire” movement of former retirees going back to work. And an article from NCOA outlined several strength-building exercise to prevent falls.
50+ Virtual Employment Expos
Jobseekers and employers – have you registered for the 50+ Virtual Employment Expo? The next JCA Montgomery County, MD, Expo is March 19, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The morning session will feature a presentation entitled Time to Go Solo? Learn the ABCs of Self-Employment. In the afternoon, hear from area employers.
Jobseekers and employers, register today! We are always looking for new employers (Federal/State/County/Local governments and for profit and nonprofit businesses) to participate. Upcoming Expo Dates for Montgomery County, MD are March 19, May 14, and June 18. The Northern Virginia Expo will take place on April 14. Employers with at least three professional openings can register to participate. Registration for jobseekers and employers is complimentary.
JCA thanks our generous donors who made Honor and Memorial gifts in the last month.
Mitchell Goldstein in memory of Gertrude Slifkin
Ronald Merrill in memory of Gertrude Slifkin
Rhoda Nichaman in memory of Gertrude Slifkin
Sandra Schwarzbart in memory of Gertrude Slifkin
Sonya Gichner in memory of Morton Greenberg
Nancy Fiedelman in honor of Lila Shapiro
Susan Schiffer in memory of Gertrude Slifkin
Terry Ellen Singer in memory of Toni Singer
Stephanie Bernstein in memory of Gertrude Slifkin
Adrienne Mandel in memory of Sylvia Raphael
Steer your car donation to JCA!
It’s easy to donate your car through CAR-J, a collaborative program of JCA and Makom (formerly Jewish Foundation for Group Homes). Get started by filling in the CAR-J form. CAR-J will pick up your car at no cost!
Come learn about the impact JCA has in our community in a 45-minute Zoom “tour of our mission.” You might be surprised at what you hear as we introduce you to our CEO, board president, Career Gateway graduate, Interages volunteer, and Kensington Club activity leader. Reserve your spot for March 6 at 9:30 a.m., March 14 at 4:00 p.m., March 28 at 4:00 p.m.., or April 11 at 4:00 p.m. We really would love to meet you!
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