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JCA Insights will continue to be your source for the latest exciting news about JCA and its programs.
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Kensington Clubs Opens Germantown Location |
The Kensington Clubs has reopened at the Germantown Community Center. The Germantown program meets on Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and is free for qualifying Montgomery County residents. Funding is provided by the Older Americans Act. Like the programs in Rockville and White Oak, activities are specifically designed for individuals living with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), Alzheimer’s Disease, or another form of dementia or memory loss. The activities promote physical and cognitive enhancement through gentle exercise, literature, art, history, field trips, nature, health/wellness, music, social, and other lifelong learning program opportunities. |
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Senior HelpLine: 240-290-3311 or 703-652-1515 |
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➢ Kensington Clubs opens in Germantown
➢ Upskill Older Workers program at Montgomery College
➢ Staff Profile
➢ Travel Training Workshops
➢ JCA Blog highlights
➢ Interages awards
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Upskill Older Workers Equips Job Seekers with New Skills
Upskill Older Workers is a collection of classes held on the Montgomery County College Rockville campus designed for older job seekers. As employers have increased requirements for skills and experience, JCA has launched this program to equip applicants with computer confidence and other necessary skills. Classes cover computer skills, human resources, bookkeeping, management, and writing.
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Staff Profile: Jodie Rasch
Jodie Rasch, Manager of the Career Gateway and 50+ Employment Expos, began her career in employment law. After eight years working with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and some time as a full-time mom, Jodie was looking to re-enter the workforce. An item on a listserv led her to JCA's Career Gateway. Little did she know that this would be a life-altering decision! The Career Gateway gave Jodie the confidence she needed to pursue her next career move. It just so happened that around the time that she was completing the program, the director was retiring, and the Career Gateway had an opening for new leadership. Jodie was a perfect fit and became the director of the program three weeks after graduating. She has seen other graduates go on to secure good jobs, with several being hired at JCA like she was. Jodie says, "I know the program works. I see it every day. We change lives one job at a time."
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Travel Training Workshops Demystify the Local Public Transit System
After a hiatus of three and a half years, Connect-A-Ride has re-started its Travel Training workshops. Travel Training, a free half-day workshop, helps Montgomery County residents aged 50+ get confident and comfortable taking public transportation. Participants learn how to read the Metro map, understand digital schedule signs, load a fare card, and where to find a station’s emergency and accessibility features. Participants experience classroom training, a trip on a Ride On bus, and a one-station round-trip Metro ride. Participants included a 98-year-old and an electric scooter user. From residents who moved to the county during the pandemic to those who used to commute to work via Metro, everyone learned something. Burney Simpson, the Travel Trainer, ensured that seniors knew they always ride for free on Ride On buses and demonstrated how to use Metro's Trip Planner. Several participants at the Benjamin Gaither workshop loaded money on their Senior SmarTrip cards at the end in anticipation of an outing to Union Station to practice their new skills! Upcoming workshops are planned in May and June. Additional workshops will be scheduled in the summer and fall. Contact Connect-A-Ride for more information at 301-738-3252 or ConnectARide@accessJCA.org.
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JCA Presents Awards at Volunteer Appreciation Event |
Volunteers are the lifeblood of JCA. Their selflessness and commitment to our mission have transformed the lives of countless older adults in Montgomery County. The staff is honored and grateful to work alongside these dedicated individuals. On March 29, JCA hosted its annual Volunteer Recognition event where each program honored its outstanding volunteers with the following Volunteer Recognition Awards:
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Interages®
- Maria Pearson - Austin Heyman Volunteer Service Award
- Mike Anderson - Cutler Award
- Sariah Stephen - Heyman Interages Youth Service Award
Career Gateway
- Richard Dine - Gordon Silcox Volunteer Service Award
- Amy Kass - Gordon Silcox Volunteer Service Award
- Venice Sherman - Gordon Silcox Volunteer Service Award
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Kensington Clubs
- Ann Argaman - Schlossenberg Spirit of KC Adult Award
- Tom Conger - Schlossenberg Spirit of KC Adult Award
- PAL (People. Animals. Love) - Schlossenberg Spirit of KC Group Award
SHIP
- Russell Munk - SHIP Outstanding Volunteer
SCSEP
- Liz Phillips - SCSEP Resume Hero
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Blog Highlights
The JCA Blog, Information for the Sandwich Generation, continues to offer valuable information and resources. This month the blog shared an article on avoiding financial scams. View the post and check back often for more useful articles and resources of particular interest to older adults. |
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Sign up for a Virtual JCA Program Tour |
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Come learn about the impact JCA has in our community in a 45-minute Zoom “tour of our mission.” You might be surprised at what you hear as we introduce you to our CEO, board president, Career Gateway graduate, Interages volunteer, and Kensington Club activity leader. Reserve your spot for May 18 at 4 p.m., or June 14 at 9:30 a.m. We really would love to meet you!
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