Happenings & Opportunities

Marin Activity Professional looking for Petaluma person to care, chauffeur, and assist her mother. Must be kind and honest. Daughter will support with first few visits. The care person must be physically in enough shape to help 175 lb person in and out of car and fold and hoist a lightweight wheelchair into a car. Client can walk short distances, is cognizant of all, needs help with navigation skills and safety awareness. Client needs to go to Senior Center near her home and to Library or Park. She has PSP, a rare neurological disease, currently affecting BALANCE mostly. For more information, contact Emily Kuenstler, e.m.kuenst@gmail.com, 415-226-8943.

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! On Saturday October 14, 2023 from 1-4pm, Emeritus Students College of Marin will celebrate its 50th anniversary at the Bill and Adele Jonas Center at the college's Indian Valley campus in Novato. It will be an engaging afternoon. Activities will include:

- Welcome comments from COM's President David Wain Coon (could be one of the last events before he leaves)
- A keynote presentation from Ken Dychtwald, one of the world's leading experts and award winning author on aging and longevity related topics. His new book will be available at our celebration. Please read his impressive bio https://agewave.com/who-we-are/the-team/ken-dychtwald/
- Original cabaret musical entertainment
- Comments from comedian Josh Kornbluth
- Food
- Community tables from sponsoring organizations that provide services to our growing older population
- Wine reception

Please share this informative and entertaining afternoon with your family members, friends and colleagues...all are invited! Please note that seating is limited and will be on a first come first serve basis. To register starting June 15, please visit http://escom50.com.

While this is a free community event, donations are welcomed. Thank you for your support and I hope to see you there!

Leonard
Leonard Weingarten
(415) 378-6713. 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/.

Pioneer Network and The Green House Project's Annual Conference is July 23 - 26, 2023, in Pittsburgh, PA. Learn more about culture change & upcoming educational opportunities.

SAVE THE DATE
ESCOM 50TH ANNIVERSARY
JONAS CENTER
IVC CAMPUS NOVATO
October 14, 2023
1-4pm
MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON
FREE to All!