Upcoming Webinars
Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 2:00-3:30 pm ET
Virtual via Zoom
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Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the latest innovations in dementia care, designed to enhance the quality of life for older adults and their caregivers. This session will delve into practical strategies, emerging technologies, and compassionate approaches that are transforming the landscape of dementia care, including the CMS GUIDE Model, a key initiative aimed at improving dementia care.
This webinar is designed to be a valuable resource for a wide audience. If you are:
- a caregiver seeking practical strategies,
- a healthcare professional looking to expand your knowledge,
- a social worker dedicated to supporting older adults,
- an aging service provider aiming to enhance your programs,
- or simply someone with a general interest in dementia care,
you’ll find relevant and insightful information in this session. We encourage anyone who wants to learn more about innovative approaches to dementia care to join us.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 2:00-3:30 pm ET
Virtual via Zoom
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Join us for our July webinar, “Cooking for Community,” where we will spotlight innovative programs using food as a means to foster connection, enhance well-being, and build supportive networks within communities. We’ll explore how age-friendly, food-based programs can address social isolation, promote healthy eating, and strengthen community bonds. Whether you’re a community organizer, service provider, or simply interested in creating more vibrant and age-friendly environments, this webinar will provide valuable insights and practical examples to inspire your own efforts.
Upcoming Networking & Collaboration Events
Connect, Collaborate, and Inspire: Northern New England Connects
Join us for our upcoming Northern New England Connects series. These informal gatherings create a space for leaders from across our region to share ideas, solve problems, and build relationships. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, collaboration, or simply a space to connect, these cross-border networking opportunities offer valuable insights and support.
Connection, Health, and Equity Through Food
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 2:00-3:00 pm
This group meets every three months, on the first Wednesday of the month. When you register, you are added to future meetings. See registration for future dates.
Virtual via Zoom
Our Connection, Health and Equity Through Food series was an incredible year of building up a network of people dedicated to tackling food insecurity and social isolation among older adults in our region. Let’s build on this momentum and keep the conversation going! Join this inspired community and collaborate, share resources and develop strategies centered on increasing food access and social connection to improve the lives of older adults.
Volunteer Transportation Programs
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 2:00-3:00 pm
This group meets every three months, on the third Wednesday of the month. When you register, you are added to future meetings. See registration for future dates.
Virtual via Zoom
This vibrant networking group facilitates collaboration among leaders of volunteer transportation programs. Participants actively share their experiences, ask questions, and provide feedback on topics such as scheduling, recruitment, training, and managing door-to-door assistance. By working together and sharing best practices, participants can learn new skills, build relationships, and improve the effectiveness of their programs.
Lifelong Community Initiatives
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 2:00-3:00 pm
This group meets every three months, on the fourth Wednesday of the month. When you register, you are added to future meetings. See registration for future dates.
Virtual via Zoom
Join this collaborative group of leaders driving lifelong community initiatives. Together, we’ll explore opportunities to share resources, avoid duplication of efforts, and strengthen our collective impact. By working together, we can create more comprehensive and effective programs that better serve our communities.
Volunteer Engagement
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 2:00-3:00 pm
This group meets every three months, on the first Wednesday of the month. When you register, you are added to future meetings. See registration for future dates.
Virtual via Zoom
Are you struggling to recruit, retain, or engage volunteers for your program? Join this vibrant networking group to connect with other leaders in the field. Together, we’ll share best practices, discuss challenges, and explore innovative strategies to attract and maintain a dedicated volunteer workforce. From recruitment outreach to training and retention strategies, this collaborative space offers opportunities to learn, grow, and improve your volunteer program.