February 28 to March 6
Inspiring Opportunities is an e-mail from Coming of Age for people 50+ who are making a difference in the world, in their communities and in their lives.
Inside:
What's New
Coming Soon
Have We Got an Opportunity for You!
Make-A-Difference Calendar
This Week's Medicare Tip
Past Issues
What's New
For those needing some good news...the recently signed economic stimulus legislation, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, provides for a one-time payment of $250 to the more than 55 million people who presently get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security benefits. The checks should be received by late May 2009. There is no action required by recipients.
According to a recent federal government survey, people 75 and older are second only to infants in using hospital emergency departments. While separate children's emergency rooms have been on the rise, the 65 plus crowd is just beginning to get their own facilities. In addition to soothing colors, walls between examining rooms, and slip-free surfaces, older patients are seen by doctors and nurses trained in geriatrics. To read more, click here.
An eleven-year old having the responsibility for giving her diabetic mom her daily pills and pricking her finger for blood tests... should she be the go-to? Children acting as caretakers is a growing trend -- some children develop maturity and self-esteem; others grow anxious, angry, sacrifice social and extracurricular activities and miss — or quit — school. Programs have been formed to give children support. Unfortunately, not all children talk about this part of their lives. Read this recent New York Times article...
Coming Soon
Penn alums of all ages in the healthcare, life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries who are looking for a new job or hoping to expand their professional network are invited to attend a Speed Networking event... an opportunity to meet at least 12 other Penn alumni in your field of interest. The event will be held on March 12th, 6:30-8:30 pm at Houston Hall (3416 Spruce St.) $25/person. Registration closes on Wednesday, March 4th. Click here to register.
The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) will sponsor a free continental breakfast and information session for those interested in becoming Volunteer Ombudsmen. Ombudsmen visit and advocate for residents in long-term care facilities. There will be a presentation about the program and a panel discussion with volunteers who will share their experiences. The meeting will be held on March 10, from 9:30 to 11:30 am at PCA, 642 N. Broad Street. To register, call Roszine Stephenson at (215) 765-9000, ext. 3102.
Have We Got an Opportunity for You!
A Project Coordinator is being recruited to assure the efficient delivery of the Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation's programs to educate and support breast cancer patients and their families. The Coordinator will report directly to the Executive Director. Continue Reading
Volunteer at Philadelphia's premier maritime history museum and one of city's top tourist destinations! Docents are needed at Independence Seaport Museum to lead educational tours through the Seaport's two floors of exhibit galleries and at two National Historic Landmark ships. Weekday and week-end hours are available. Upcoming dates for trainings are April 20, 21st, and 22nd. To apply, e-mail , or go to www.phillyseaport.org to send in a volunteer application.
A few buds are peeking up in green spaces and the flower show has arrived! It's time to sign up to be a Philadelphia Green Volunteer. Through this Philadelphia Horticultural Society program, volunteers help plant, prune, weed, and water flowers and plants in a variety of locations throughout the city, including Logan Square, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and Eastern State Penitentiary. For more information, contact Susan Strawbridge at (215) 988-8876 or e-mail.
The United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania, a Coming of Age founding partner, mobilizes the caring power of donors, volunteers, and communities to improve people's lives. There is a paid, full-time opening for a Senior Audit Coordinator to join its Finance Department; the responsibilities include coordinating the audit for the annual campaign, managing the collection efforts, and the resolution of credit balances. An Associates Degree in Accounting or Business Administration with 3-5 years work experience is required. E-mail resume and cover letter to HRC@uwsepa.org
Make-a-Difference Calendar
Saturday, February 28
8:00 pm at Gershman Y, 401 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia
Plan on attending this film, Arranged, in which two independent-minded first-year teachers in a Brooklyn public school, one an Orthodox Jew and one a traditional Muslim, learn they have more in common than just their mutual desire to reach their students a lesson about religious tolerance. The guest speaker is Alana Newhouse, Editor-in-Chief, Nextbook.org $12. Call (215) 446-3021 for tickets.
Tuesday, March 3
6:30 pm at National Constitution Center, 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia
In this Town Hall meeting, Tavis Smiley, nationally respected broadcaster, author, advocate and co-author, Stephanie Robinson, will discuss their book, Accountable, Making America As Good As Its Promise. In Accountable, the authors have created a yardstick for measuring whether elected officials and citizens are satisfying their respective duties in our democracy. Smiley’s aim is to bridge the gap between the people and their political institutions. FREE. To reserve seats, call (215)409-6700.
6:30 pm at University of the Sciences, Rosenberger Hall, 600 South 43rd St., Philadelphia
In celebration of twenty-five years of art education, mural-making and working in communities, the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program invites the public to participate in its first city-wide mural project. Facilitated community forums will encourage feedback, which will in turn direct and inspire two teams of artists to create two mural designs. These designs will be put to a city-wide vote and the winning mural will become the canvas for a series of community paint days. Click here for more information.
Wednesday, March 4
5:30 pm at Community College of Philadelphia, Center for Business and Industry, 18th and Callowhill, Room C-228, Philadelphia
You're invited to join State Representative Babette Josephs and special guest, Sharon Ward, Director of the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center, for an information session about the economy and its impact on the state budget. For additional information, please contact Representative Josephs' office at (215) 893-1515.
7:30 pm at Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia
How does homelessness impact all the citizens of Philadelphia... and what are the solutions? Join panelists Dr. Dennis Culhane, University of Pennsylvania professor; Sister Mary Scullion of Project H.O.M.E.; Paul Levy of the Center City District; Christine Smiriglia from Pathways to Housing, and John Barrett of the Logan Square Neighborhood Association as they respond to Philadelphia’s homeless crisis. John Timpane of The Philadelphia Inquirer serves as moderator. FREE.
Thursday, March 5
7:30 pm at Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia
Nechama Tec is a Holocaust survivor, a professor, and the author of a memoir of growing up during the Nazi occupation of Poland. The acclaimed film, Defiance, tells her story of the Bielski brothers, three farmers in Nazi-occupied Byelorussia (now Belarus), who took to the forests in 1941 as partisans after the slaughter of their parents and ended up saving more than 1,000 fellow Jews from death in the extermination camps. Carrie Rickey, Philadelphia Inquirer film critic will moderate. FREE. No tickets required.
This Week's Medicare Tip
If you didn’t sign up for Medicare Part B when you first became eligible, you may be able to sign up during the General Enrollment Period. This period runs from January 1 through March 31 of each year. During this time, you can sign up for Medicare Part B at your local Social Security office. If you get benefits from the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB), call your local RRB office or 1-877-772-5772. Your Medicare Part B coverage will start on July 1 of the year you sign up. Continue Reading
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VISTA is looking for experienced, energetic individuals who want to make a full-time, year-long commitment to fight poverty. If you’re retiring soon, already there or want to take a year off for a year of service, VISTA may be for you. Living allowances and other benefits are provided. More About VISTA
See this week's featured VISTA opportunity under " Have We Got an Opportunity For You."
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