March 21 - March 27
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.
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Coming Soon
Have We Got an Opportunity for You!
Make-A-Difference Calendar
This Week's Medicare Tip
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What's New
The rash of lay-offs that has come with our present economy has made volunteering at nonprofits a popular pursuit as reported in The New York Times. The newly unemployed, looking to keep busy, do good, and maybe network a little, are connecting with organizations in their communities to lend their services. Some nonprofits are wondering how to make use of this unexpected bounty. Coming of Age addresses how to do this successfully through its Learning Labs for nonprofits training. Click here for more information ...
Trying to figure out how the latest stimulus legislation will affect us can be overwhelming. Fortunately, The Economy League of Greater Philadelphia has provided some key points in the transportation arena: Pennsylvania will receive more than $600 million from the $48.1 billion in transportation stimulus funds, including approximately $318 for highways in southeastern Pennsylvania, $120 million for highways in southern New Jersey, and $193 million for SEPTA. To learn more the plan, click here.
Coming of Age is excited to introduce you to a magazine that lives up to its name! GRAND is an online resource for grandparents that covers topics that will interest you as a "grand" and as someone who appreciates the richness and excitement of this stage of life. We think it is worth your time to click and see what the March issue of the magazine looks like and has to say... compliments of Coming of Age.
Coming Soon The first of the baby boomers are now entering their 60s, and uncharted territory lies ahead. What will the generation that has redefined every life stage create now and how will Judaism play a role? Join Coming of Age founding partner, WHYY, and Hiddur: The Center for Aging and Judaism, Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, on Thursday, April 2nd at WHYY for a compelling conversation with accomplished Jewish boomers as they explore new possibilities for themselves and the community. Moderated by Rabbi Dayle A. Friedman, Director, Hiddur. FREE. Click to register.
Have We Got an Opportunity for You! The University of Pennsylvania Health System is looking for a Bereavement Coordinator to provide access to bereavement care and services for families/caregivers of hospice patients and support through community outreach and education. Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related field with clinical experience in grief and loss and individual, family and group therapy required. Car, license and car insurance needed. Comprehensive compensation and benefits program. Click here to apply.
Help provide information for a study focused on memory issues for older adults. Temple University researchers are looking for people 65+ who have NO history of memory problems, dementia, neurological problems, or psychiatric illness. You will perform everyday tasks and receive a non-invasive MRI scan; no medications or invasive procedures. Up to $100 for two visits held at Temple University. Contact Denene Wambach or Dr. Tania Giovannetti at (215) 204-8819. Please leave a message with your name/ phone number.
Located in Old City Philadelphia, Elfreth’s Alley is one of the city’s oldest preservation organizations, telling the story of early Americans who have lived on the street since the 18th century. The museum is seeking outgoing, responsible, and energetic Museum/Shop Assistants who have cash handling and prior sales experience. An interest in Philadelphia history or preservation is preferred. Some weekend and evening hours. Send resume and cover letter to Museum/Shop Assistant Search, 126 Elfreth’s Alley, Philadelphia, PA 19106, or to e-mail.
The West Park Cultural and Opportunity Center uses the arts and culture to build community. The Center helps youth tap their creative and academic potential and adult residents access programs for personal development. There is an immediate need for a computer instructor for an adult beginners computer class on Tuesday evenings, 6-8 pm and an intermediate class on Thursdays, 6-8 pm. Classes begin during the week of March 23rd and meet for 10 sessions. Contact Betty Lindley at (215) 473-7810.
Make-a-Difference Calendar Saturday, March 21
11:00 am at Philadelphia Zoo, 34th and Girard Ave., Philadelphia The Philadelphia Zoo, America’s first zoo, will celebrate its 150th anniversary with a fun-filled Victorian festival for guests of all ages. It's a great opportunity to take a favorite child or two to hear brass bands, barbershop quartets and the Keystone State Boy's Choir, enjoy old-fashioned games and crafts, and be regaled by storytellers clad in Victorian costumes who will bring the 19th century to life.
Sunday, March 22
12:00 pm at University of Pennsylvania, Arthur Ross Gallery, 220 S. 34th St., Philadelphia While numerous studies and exhibitions have explored the buildings of the master architect Louis Kahn, little attention has been given to his interior design and the furnishings he envisioned. Yet his drawings in the Architectural Archives of the University of Pennsylvania show his extensive consideration of interior spaces through studies and presentation drawings. FREE.
Monday, March 23
6:30 pm at National Constitution Center, 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia Historian Richard Beeman provides a dramatic account of the men who met in Philadelphia during the summer of 1787 to design a radically new form of government. Plain, Honest Men takes readers behind the scenes to show how the world’s most enduring Constitution was forged through conflict, compromise and, eventually, fragile consensus. Virtually all of the issues the delegates debated have continued to provoke conflict throughout our nation’s history. FREE. Reservations required; call (215) 409-6700.
Wednesday, March 25
12:00 pm at College of Physicians and Surgeons, 19 South 22nd Street, Philadelphia Plan on attending this timely seminar presented by The College of Physicians of Philadelphia and The Delaware Valley Healthcare Council on the impact of the economic crisis on your health, the effects of the recession on health care, Pennsylvania's safety net, and the introduction of a Recession Healthcare Toolkit. Among the presenters are Dr. C. Everett Koop, former Surgeon General under President Reagan, and Estelle Richman, Secretary of Pennsylvania's Department of Public Welfare. Moderator: Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Michael Vitez. FREE. Tickets required: click here.
6:00 pm at The First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
Lynne Abraham, Philadelphia's District Attorney, will be stepping down after eighteen years in office... and the race is on for her successor. To give citizens an opportunity to see and hear the candidates vying for this office, Americans for Democratic Action (Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter), Center City Residents Association, and Logan Square Neighborhood Association are sponsoring this debate. Six candidates are scheduled to speak. All attendees must pre-register by sending their name and address to TakeAction@PhillyADA.org
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Thursday, March 26
8:00 am at United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania, 7 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia Keep Philadelphia Beautiful and Global Citizen/MLK365 are convening a gathering of Philadelphians to discuss litter in our city... and invite you to attend. The Litter Summit, a half-day event, will feature presentations by Keep America and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful; two break-out sessions -- one for businesses and the other focused on residential issues; and a city services panel. To RSVP, please e-mail Phoebe Coles or call (215) 477-0235. Breakfast will be served
10:00 am at Jake Nevin Field House, Villanova University, 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA Idealist.org
is sponsoring a Career Fair at Villanova University. This is an opportunity to connect with a variety of nonprofit organizations and learn about their programs, open
positions, internships, and volunteer opportunities; meet face-to-face with employers; distribute resumes; and attend free information sessions on career search topics.
To register (it's free for jobseekers) and for more details, go to http://snipr.com/philadelphiacf.
This Week's Medicare Tip Diabetes is a medical condition in which your body doesn't make enough insulin or has a reduced response to insulin. The disease causes your blood sugar to be too high because insulin is needed to use sugar properly. For people who are at-risk for getting diabetes, Medicare covers a screening blood sugar test to check for diabetes.
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