May 22 - May 28
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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What's NewComing SoonInfo4OrgsHave We Got an Opportunity for You!This Week's Medicare Tip Past Issues What's New Have you ever wondered how George Burns managed to stay healthy, live until 100, and keep smoking cigars until his last day? Scientists in The Netherlands have discovered "Methuselah" genes that appear to protect people against the effects of smoking and bad
diets and can also delay the onset of age-related illnesses by up to three decades.
No single gene guarantees youth. Instead, the secret of longevity seems to lie in having the right "suite" of genes according to this study.
Our friends at Encore Careers posted very good news on the job front: new health care legislation and growth in the medical sector will cause
“an explosion of opportunities” for people seeking encore careers. This quote by Civic Ventures VP, Phyllis Segal, is included in The Washington Post article, “Health Care Offers Healthy Prospects for Second Careers." In addition, recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that the health care sector has
been booming despite the recession, with government agencies and contractors, wellness and elder care, and nursing and patient care top choices for work openings.
ABC News has compiled a list of five hot retirement spots that you probably have never heard of. Boomers considering retirement have shown interest in places that are off the beaten track -- they may be cheaper, more interesting, and maybe, healthier places to spend their leisure years. Will towns like Marfa, Texas; Cuenca, Ecuador; and Deadwood, South Dakota soon trump Sun City as the places to be? Read on to learn more about these next, best retirement spots.
Author and award-winning columnist Abigail Trafford was one of the first journalists to understand the social revolution that was being ushered in by the age wave. Early on, she realized that it's never too late for a new job, new
hobby, new goals, and, now, to find new love... a topic she explores in
her latest book, As Time Goes By: Boomerang Marriages, Serial
Spouses, Throwback Couples, and Other Romantic Adventures in the Age of
Longevity. Find out why she believes people 50+ are so much better at relationships, romantic and otherwise, at this lifestage.
Coming Soon Plan on attending Coming of Age's upcoming Boomervision!®
featuring nationally-renowned author Gail Sheehy on Monday, June 7, 2010
at WHYY’s Technology Center, 150 N. 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA. Discussing her latest work, Passages in Caregiving, Sheehy offers invaluable guidance and advice for all those trying to take care of parents or support a partner through chronic illness. She will answer questions and provide insights for turning a stressful, life-altering situation into a deeply rewarding period.
Admission: $15. FREE for members of WHYY, AARP, and The Transition Network. Doors open: 6:30 p.m., Program at 7:00 p.m. To register, click here or call (215) 351-0511.
The importance of park space to the health of our communities has become an important issue throughout the country. Help shape Mayor Nutter's action plan to create 500 acres of public green space in Philadelphia. Join the conversation with the Department of Parks and Recreation to discuss how green space contributes to urban life and what more public green space would mean to your community. Each session will include a site tour, a presentation on the Mayor's efforts through Greenworks Philadelphia, and the opportunity to have your voice heard. To learn about upcoming meetings,
Continue ReadingCentral Senior Services at the Free Library in Philadelphia offers a variety of programs to help you thrive at any age. An upcoming series of presentations are designed to bring you into "the know" about four local institutions that clearly shape our perceptions about the quality of life in the city--the Philadelphia Police Department, the Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia Newspapers, (Publisher of The Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News), and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mark your calendar for these upcoming presentations.
Continue Reading The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is pleased to announce the 4th annual Rachel Carson intergenerational "Sense of Wonder" contest. Entries, developed by persons from younger and older generations, should be in the areas of poetry, photography, essays, and dance and celebrate the legacy and love of nature that Rachel Carson so eloquently embodied. Mixed media entries are welcome as well, such as a photo accompanied by a poem or an essay. The winners in each category will be determined by the public who will cast votes online for their favorites. Entries are due June 16, 2010. For more information, click here.
Info4Orgs As a nonprofit professional, you have probably heard myths that circulate about working in a nonprofit setting: those who work in nonprofits are working there because they couldn't make it in a for-profit organization; nonprofit workers just don't work as hard; and their jobs are less stressful. The author of this article articulately explains the fallacy of these misguided notions and offers you a quick come-back if you ever confront these comments.
The Internal Revenue Service is alerting more than four million small businesses and tax-exempt organizations about the benefits of the recently enacted small business health care tax credit.
The credit, which takes effect this year, is designed to encourage small employers, including tax-exempt organizations, to offer health insurance coverage for the first time or maintain their current coverage.
The IRS has also released a new form that will help employers, including tax-exempt organizations, claim the special payroll tax exemption that applies to many newly-hired workers during 2010. To learn more, click here.
Have We Got an Opportunity for You! KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy Charter School (KDCA), an open-enrollment public charter high school, seeks an Office Manager. KDCA will open with 130 new ninth graders in August of 2010 and grow one grade level at a time for the next four years. At full capacity, KDCA will serve 520 children in grades nine through twelve. The Office Manager works directly with the staff, students, and parents and is responsible for ensuring smooth daily operation of the school office. The hours of this position are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. To learn more and to apply, click here. For more about KIPP Schools,
Continue Reading For more than 50 years, Young Audiences of Eastern Pennsylvania has been dedicated to teaching young people in and through the arts. Each year, Young Audiences presents multicultural arts residencies, workshops and performances to over thousands of children and families in ten counties in southeastern Pennsylvania. Young Audiences is looking for Board members who can help them maintain the arts programming that builds strong, independent thinkers. To learn more about the program, click here or contact this e-mail.
Art Sanctuary's 26th Annual Celebration of Black Writing Festival is fast approaching and volunteers are needed for several of the events. Each year this unique literary festival is tailored around a central theme: this year it is “Movement: Paying It Forward,” in honor of the many anniversaries of the Civil Rights Movement. The festival focuses on education and connection to community. Click here for information about the festival. To learn about volunteer opportunities,
Continue Reading The Philadelphia Photo Arts Center (PPAC) is a nonprofit organization devoted to the study, practice, and appreciation of photography in the Philadelphia region. The Center is seeking a motivated Development Director who will work closely with the Executive Director to plan and implement the fundraising and marketing activities. Bachelor's degree required.
Continue Reading This Week's Medicare Tip The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has posted a new and easier to use version of the Medicare consumer-focused website. The improved site provides users with a summary of Medicare benefits, coverage options, rights and protections, and answers to the most frequently asked questions about Medicare. The new design gives Medicare more flexibility to quickly update information. Take a tour of the new online face of Medicare by clicking on www.medicare.gov.
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Coming of Age Radio Portraits, produced by WHYY, feature age 50+ Philadelphia-area people who have made exciting life transitions. Click here to see and hear their wonderful stories and to submit your story!
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