Happenings & Opportunities

In honor of Womens’ History Month, join the Legacy Film Festival on Aging for a free virtual screening of the documentary "Standing On My Sisters' Shoulders ," March 17 - April 2, 2023.
(60 min.). A missing chapter of the Civil Rights movement, this powerful documentary reveals the movement in Mississippi in the 1950’s and 60’s from the point of view of the courageous women who lived it and emerged as its grassroots leaders. To join the Legacy Film Festival on Aging and for more information, contact: info@legacyfilmfestivalonaging.org.

We’re hiring!
At The Hummingbird Project, we help older adults and people living with dementia experience joy and purpose. We carefully pair clients with highly trained Therapeutic Activity Specialists and create individualized activity plans that reflect the unique life history, interests, and abilities of each client. Whether we’re working in-person with clients in their homes or large care settings—or virtually via Zoom—our one-on-one sessions help engage clients in a deeper way. The Hummingbird Project is part of Sage Eldercare, offering full-and part-time beneftis starting at 20 hours per week (w/consistent schedule). For more info, please visit: https://sageeldercaresolutions.applytojob.com/apply

ESCOM's 50th Anniversary is this year, 2023! Emeritus College (EC) was created in 1974 at the College of Marin for older adults. Dedicated to the principle of lifelong learning, its initial program of seven courses for about 80 women and men now offer up to 50 FREE classes with over 1,000 enrollments each quarter. Classes are given at the Kentfield and Indian Valley campuses.
As a pioneer in the innovative use of community colleges for adults, EC was selected as a national model by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare and helped many institutions initiate similar programs.

OLLI Open House Friday, March 3, 12 noon on ZOOM. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is a close-knit community of adults, ages 50+, who believe in lifelong learning, engagement and exploration. Our not-for-credit courses and workshops include art history, film, history, politics and economics, literature and language, and science. There are no mandatory exams, assignment or grades. We invite you to continue your journey of lifelong learning through our courses, lectures, and clubs.

Marin Activity Professionals (M.A.P.) invites Activity Professionals and related staff in your elder community to join M.A.P. for a special community membership (2 to 5 staff members) $35 annually, starting with the date you join; individual membership: $20.

Benefits:
(1) Build Continuing Education Hours towards National Certification
(2) Celebrate the important work of Marin’s Activity Professionals
(3) Develop knowledge and skills to transition through many levels of care and ability
(4) Access an online library of regulatory updates and current information
(5) Share meaningful, engaging, and purposeful programming practices

View M.A.P Website:
(1) M.A.P. Meetings, https://www.marinactivitypro.com/monthly-gatherings
(2) Library (Programming, Resources, Regulations)
(3) Happenings (local, regional, and beyond), https://www.marinactivitypro.com/happenings
(4) Contact marinactivitypro@gmail.com for more info
(5) Blog FREE programming/activities for members, https://www.marinactivitypro.com/blog
(6) Membership https://www.marinactivitypro.com/memberships Sign up for an annual subscription, or send a check to MAP for $20 (individuals) or $35 (community), to: Heather Harris, 501 Via Casitas, Greenbrae, CA 94904.
JOIN M.A.P. NOW! https://www.marinactivitypro.com/memberships .

Mark your calendars now and save the dates: Sunday, April 30 – Wednesday, May 3, 2023 in Reno, Nevada
NAAP (National Association of Activity Professionals) members come together to learn, affirm and celebrate how they touch lives though our work. A working conference, with a splash of laughter throughout! Don’t miss this! Continuing education for activity professionals and now social workers and recreational therapists can get ceu’s from their conferences!
Rooms at Peppermill can be reserved by calling 800.648.6992 and use the code: ANAAP23. Or reserve your room online HERE Price: $135 plus tax/fees. Cut off date is April 7, 2023. More info: https://naap.info/naap-annual-conference/.