BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//35.223.60.253//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.26.9// CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-FROM-URL:https://www.jfskc.org X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Chicago BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231105T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 RDATE:20241103T020000 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RDATE:20250309T020000 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-10668@www.jfskc.org DTSTAMP:20240329T112840Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Family Life and Education\,Older Adult Services CONTACT:Susie Hurst\; 913.327.8250\; susieh@jfskc.org\; https://www.jfskc.o rg/ DESCRIPTION:Join artist and gardener\, Karen Lyman as she shares the latest tips and techniques to create fabulous containers beyond red geraniums an d spikes during a free virtual presentation.\nBased on the elements of fin e design\, Lyman will present everything you need to know to make your nex t container garden a work of art. A Johnson County Extension Master Garden er volunteer\, Lyman combines her art background and gardening knowledge t o create many fabulous container gardens for herself and others to enjoy. \nThe free virtual program is part of the Learn Laugh & Love series sponso red by Jewish Family Services and The Heritage Center at The J. Register t o receive the Zoom link at Meeting Registration – Zoom.\nKaren Lyman\nFor questions\, please contact Susie Hurst\, JFS Director of Family LifeEducat ion\, at susieh@jfskc.org. DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T140000 LOCATION:online SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Learn Laugh & Love: Tips to Create Fabulous Container Gardens URL:https://www.jfskc.org/event/lll-june-container-gardens/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06 /Container-gardening-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.jfskc.o rg/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Container-gardening-165x300.jpg\;165\;300\;1 \,large\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Container-garden ing.jpg\;528\;960\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nJo in artist and gardener\, Karen Lyman as she shares the latest tips and tec hniques to create fabulous containers beyond red geraniums and spikes duri ng a free virtual presentation.
\nBased on the elements of fine desi gn\, Lyman will present everything you need to know to make your next cont ainer garden a work of art. A Johnson County Extension Master Gardener vol unteer\, Lyman combines her art background and gardening knowledge to crea te many fabulous container gardens for herself and others to enjoy.
\n< p>The free virtual program is part of the Learn Laugh & Love series sponso red by Jewish Family Services and The Heritage Center at The J< /a>. Register to receive the Zoom link at Meeting Registrat ion – Zoom.\n \nFor questions\, please contact Susi e Hurst\, JFS Director of Family LifeEducation\, at susieh@jfskc.org.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Karen Lyman\,master gardener\,Johson County Extension \,Heritage Center\,The J\,container gardens\,Learn Laugh Love\,free\,kansa s city END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-11191@www.jfskc.org DTSTAMP:20240329T112840Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Counseling and Mental Health\,Family Life and Edu cation\,Older Adult Services CONTACT:Sondra Wallace\; swallace@jfskc.org\; www.jfskc.org DESCRIPTION:We live in a hectic\, fast-paced world now made more challengin g by the ongoing pandemic. More people are experiencing stress and anxiety and are reaching out for tools to help them cope with our complex reality . \nTo address the rising need\, Jewish Family Services is offering Mindfu l Mondays\, a free\, virtual mindful training program offered every Monday from 11:30 a.m. to noon through Dec. 13.\nUsing the Zoom platform\, the s essions are free\, but registration is required at Mindful Mondays registr ation link. Once registered\, participants will receive a link to join ea ch session. Participants may attend one or all virtual sessions. \nMindfu lness is a practice anchored in science and focused on being intensely awa re of what an individual is sensing and feeling in the moment without inte rpretation of judgement. \nLed by Sondra Wallace\, MSED\, JFS YouBeYou and Mental Health Coalition Coordinator and Julia Grimm\, LMLP\, JFS therapis t.\nWeekly themes: \nSept. 27: Self-Compassion\nOct. 4: Generosity\nOct. 1 1: Non-Judging\nOct. 18: Body Scan\nOct. 25: Letting Go\nNov. 1: Sitting w ith Emotions\nNov. 8: Trust\nNov. 15: Values\nNov. 29: Generosity\nDec. 6: Acceptance\nDec. 13: Patience\nFor more information\, contact Sondra Wall ace at swallace@jfskc.org. DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210927T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211213T120000 LOCATION:Virtual @ https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsf-uvrDMsGN0 sUcsJpj9wIEIIZKF0aKnU SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Mindful Mondays URL:https://www.jfskc.org/event/mindful-mondays/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09 /2021-Mindful-Mondays-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.jfskc. org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2021-Mindful-Mondays-300x180.jpg\;300\;180\ ;1\,large\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2021-Mindful-M ondays-1024x614.jpg\;1024\;614\;1\,full\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/ uploads/2021/09/2021-Mindful-Mondays.jpg\;1500\;900\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWe live in a hectic\ , fast-paced world now made more challenging by the ongoing pandemic. More people are experiencing stress and anxiety and are reaching out for tools to help them cope with our complex reality.
\nT o address the rising need\, Jewish Family Services is offering Mindful Mon days\, a free\, virtual mindful training program offered every Monday from 11:30 a.m. to noon through Dec. 13.
\nUsing the Zoom platform\, the sessions are f ree\, but registration is required at Mindful Monday s registration link. Once registered\, participants will rec eive a link to join each session. Participants may attend one or all virtu al sessions.
\nMindfulness is a practice an chored in science and focused on being intensely aware of what an individu al is sensing and feeling in the moment without interpretation of judgemen t.
\nLed by Sondra Wallace\, MSED\, JFS YouBeYou and Mental Health Coalition Coordinator and Julia Grimm\, LMLP\, JFS therapist.
\nS
ept. 27: Self-Compassion
\nOct. 4: Generosity
\nOct. 11: Non-Jud
ging
\nOct. 18: Body Scan
\nOct. 25: Letting Go
\nNov. 1: S
itting with Emotions
\nNov. 8: Trust
\nNov. 15: Values
\nNo
v. 29: Generosity
\nDec. 6: Acceptance
\nDec. 13: Patience
For more information\, contact Sondra Wallace at swallace@jfskc.org.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:sondra wallace\,julia grimm\,wellbeing\,free event\,M indful Mondays\,kc\,mindfulness\,mental health\,kansas city\,JFSKC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-11228@www.jfskc.org DTSTAMP:20240329T112840Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Counseling and Mental Health\,Emergency Assistanc e\,Family Life and Education\,Food Pantry\,Older Adult Services CONTACT:JFS Navigator\; (913) 327-8250 \; navigator@jfskc.org\; https://www .jfskc.org/brookside/ DESCRIPTION:We are hosting a free community Health Fair at our Brookside Ea st office and food pantry from 1-3 p.m.\, Oct 1\, 425 East 63rd St.\nParti cipants will have the opportunity to receive free services provided by JFS and several of its community partners including:\n\nMedicaid or Medicare counseling\nCOVID-19 vaccine shots\nHIV testing\nMedical assistance\nFood and household items\nInformation about JFS’ Counseling and Wellness progra ms.\n\n“Taking care of your mental and physical health often takes a back a seat when you are struggling financially and facing food and housing ins ecurities. We see this everyday among our clients\,” said Maggie Haghirian \, LMSW\,director of KesherKC\, JFS’ social service and food pantry progra m.\n“Neglecting your health can obviously lead to other ongoing challenges for you and your family\,” she said. “We are excited to offer and provide access to many free healthcare services along with our other community pa rtners.\nThe October 1 Health Fair is open to the public – no registration is required. Participating community partners are KC CARE Health Center\, Kansas City’s Medicine Cabinet and Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center. JFS p rovides human services for people facing challenges in everyday life or ti mes of crisis — regardless of faith\, age\, culture or lifestyle. DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211001T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211001T150000 LOCATION:Jewish Family Services- Brookside @ 425 E 63rd St\, Kansas City\, MO 64110 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:October Health Fair in Brookside- October 1 URL:https://www.jfskc.org/event/october-health-fair-in-brookside-october-1/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09 /Heart--150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content /uploads/2021/09/Heart--300x268.jpg\;300\;268\;1\,large\;https://www.jfskc .org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Heart--1024x914.jpg\;1024\;914\;1\,full\;h ttps://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Heart-.jpg\;1043\;931\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWe are hosting a free community Health Fair at our Brooks ide East office and food pantry from 1-3 p.m.\, Oct 1\, 425 East 63rd St.< /p>\n
Participants will have the opportunity to receive free services pr ovided by JFS and several of its community partners including:
\n“Taking care of your mental and physical health often tak es a back a seat when you are struggling financially and facing food and h ousing insecurities. We see this everyday among our clients\,” said Maggie Haghirian\, LMSW\,director of KesherKC\, JFS’ social service and food pan try program.
\n“Neglecting your health can obviously lead to other o ngoing challenges for you and your family\,” she said. “We are excited to offer and provide access to many free healthcare services along with our o ther community partners.
\nThe October 1 Health Fair is open to the public – no registration is required. Participating community partners are KC CARE Health Center\, Kansas City’s Medicine Cabinet and Samuel U. Rodg ers Health Center. JFS provides human services for people facing challenge s in everyday life or times of crisis — regardless of faith\, age\, cultur e or lifestyle.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:mental health services\,counseling\,Samuel Rodgers He alth Center\,Kansas City Medicine Cabinet\,COVID-19 vaccine\,HIV Testing\, KC Care Health Center\,JFS\,kansas city\,food pantry\,Brookside East\,JFSK C END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-11249@www.jfskc.org DTSTAMP:20240329T112840Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Emergency Assistance\,Family Life and Education\, Older Adult Services CONTACT:913.327.8250\; info@jfskc.org DESCRIPTION:JFS is hosting a free Vaccination Clinic from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Oct. 11 in the White Theatre at The J\, 5801 W 115th St\, Overland Park \, KS.\nPfizer Covid19 vaccines and flu shots will be offered. The Pfizer booster shots will be for ages 65+ or individuals with underlying medical conditions\, and essential workers (teachers\, grocery workers\, and healt hcare workers).\nWalk-ins are welcome. For more information\, email info@j fskc.org. DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211011T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211011T140000 LOCATION:The White Theatre at The J @ 5801 W 115th Street SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic URL:https://www.jfskc.org/event/free-covid-19-vaccine-clinic/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09 /Covid-Vaccine-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp- content/uploads/2021/09/Covid-Vaccine-300x177.jpg\;300\;177\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Covid-Vaccine.jpg\;417\;246\ ; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJ FS is hosting a free Vaccination Clinic from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Oct. 11 i n the White Theatre at The J\, 5801 W 115th St\, Overland Park\, KS.
\nPfizer Covid19 vaccines and flu shots will be offered. The Pfizer boost er shots will be for ages 65+ or individuals with underlying medical condi tions\, and essential workers (teachers\, grocery workers\, and healthcare workers).
\nWalk-ins are welcome. For more information\, email
Jewish Family Services (JFS) is a hosting a free communit y Health Fair at its Brookside East office at 425 East 63rd St. in Kansas City on October 12 from 3 to 5 p.m.. Participants will have the opportunit y to receive free services provided by JFS and several of its community pa rtners including:
\n“Taking care of your mental and physical health of ten takes a back a seat when you are struggling financially and facing foo d and housing insecurities. We see this everyday among our clients\,” said Maggie Haghirian\, LMSW\, director of KesherKC\, JFS’ social service and food pantry program.
\n“Neglecting your health can obviously lead to other ongoing challenges for you and your family\,” she said. “We are exc ited to offer and provide access to many free healthcare services along wi th our other community partners.”
\nThe October 12 Health Fair is op en to the public – no registration is required. Participating community pa rtners are KC CARE Health Center\, Kansas City’s Medicine Cabinet and Samu el U. Rodgers Health Center. JFS provides human services for people facing challenges in everyday life or times of crisis — regardless of faith\, ag e\, culture or lifestyle.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Medicaid counseling\,Medicare counseling\,Kesher KC\, mental health services\,Kansas City Medicine Cabinet\,COVID-19 vaccine\,KC Care Health Center\,JFS\,kansas city\,Brookside\,Brookside East END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-11239@www.jfskc.org DTSTAMP:20240329T112840Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Counseling and Mental Health\,Emergency Assistanc e\,Family Life and Education\,Food Pantry\,Older Adult Services CONTACT:JFS Navigator\; 9133278250\; navigator@jfskc.org\; https://www.jfsk c.org/brookside/ DESCRIPTION:Jewish Family Services (JFS) is a hosting a free community Heal th Fair at its Brookside East office and food pantry – 425 East 63rd Stree t in Kansas City on October 29 from 1 to 3 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to receive free services provided by JFS and several of its c ommunity partners including:\n\nMedicaid or Medicare counseling.\nCOVID-19 vaccine shots.\nHIV testing.\nMedical assistance.\nFood and household ite ms.\nInformation about JFS’ Counseling and Wellness programs.\n\n“Taking c are of your mental and physical health often takes a back a seat when you are struggling financially and facing food and housing insecurities. We se e this everyday among our clients\,” said Maggie Haghirian\, LMSW\, direct or of KesherKC\, JFS’ social service and food pantry program.\n“Neglecting your health can obviously lead to other ongoing challenges for you and yo ur family\,” she said. “We are excited to offer and provide access to many free healthcare services along with our other community partners.”\nThe O ctober 29 Health Fair is open to the public – no registration is required. Participating community partners are KC CARE Health Center\, Kansas City’ s Medicine Cabinet and Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center. JFS provides human services for people facing challenges in everyday life or times of crisis — regardless of faith\, age\, culture or lifestyle. DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211029T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211029T150000 LOCATION:Jewish Family Services - Brookside @ 425 E. 63rd Street\, KCMO\, 6 4110 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:October Health Fair in Brookside – October 29 URL:https://www.jfskc.org/event/october-health-fair-in-brookside-october-29 / X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09 /Heart--150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content /uploads/2021/09/Heart--300x268.jpg\;300\;268\;1\,large\;https://www.jfskc .org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Heart--1024x914.jpg\;1024\;914\;1\,full\;h ttps://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Heart-.jpg\;1043\;931\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJewish Family Services (JFS) is a hosting a free communit y Health Fair at its Brookside East office and food pantry – 425 East 63rd Street in Kansas City on October 29 from 1 to 3 p.m. Participants will ha ve the opportunity to receive free services provided by JFS and several of its community partners including:
\n“Taking care of your mental and physical health often takes a back a seat when yo u are struggling financially and facing food and housing insecurities. We see this everyday among our clients\,” said Maggie Haghirian\, LMSW\, dire ctor of KesherKC\, JFS’ social service and food pantry program.
\n“N eglecting your health can obviously lead to other ongoing challenges for y ou and your family\,” she said. “We are excited to offer and provide acces s to many free healthcare services along with our other community partners .”
\nThe October 29 Health Fair is open to the public – no registrat ion is required. Participating community partners are KC CARE Health Cente r\, Kansas City’s Medicine Cabinet and Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center. JF S provides human services for people facing challenges in everyday life or times of crisis — regardless of faith\, age\, culture or lifestyle.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:October Health Fair\,Medicaid counseling\,Medicare co unseling\,Samuel Rodgers Health Center\,Kansas City Medicine Cabinet\,COVI D-19 vaccine\,HIV Testing\,KC Care Health Center\,JFS\,kansas city\,food p antry END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-11316@www.jfskc.org DTSTAMP:20240329T112840Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Emergency Assistance\,Food Pantry\,Older Adult Se rvices CONTACT:info@jfskc.org\; 19133278250\; info@jfskc.org DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the critical challenges facing Kansas Citians and how JFS is responding during our virtual speaker series.\nFor our thir d session\, join us for a conversation with Jo Hickey\, Director of Pantry Partnerships\, and Maggie Haghirian\, LMSW\, KesherKC Director\, who will share their firsthand knowledge of clients’ daily challenges and vast net work of collaborative partners working to provide effective solutions. Reg ister here.\n“Working with more than 10\,000 individuals a year\, our team has a unique lens into the complicated problems facing Kansas Citians. Th is series is an opportunity for the public to learn more about the critica l social issues we’re collectively tackling\,” said Don Goldman\, Executiv e Director and CEO of JFS. “It’s also an opportunity to have a dialog with us about the evolving challenges due to the pandemic.”\n DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211203T124500 LOCATION:Virtual SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:JFS Virtual Speakers Series-Addressing the Complex Food Insecurity and Housing Crises in Kansas City URL:https://www.jfskc.org/event/jfs-virtual-speakers-series-addressing-the- complex-food-insecurity-and-housing-crises-in-kansas-city/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09 /JFS-Neighborhood-Market-June-2021-e1632889500185-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1 \,medium\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/JFS-Neighborhoo d-Market-June-2021-e1632889500185-300x210.jpg\;300\;210\;1\,large\;https:/ /www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/JFS-Neighborhood-Market-June-202 1-1024x768.jpg\;1024\;768\;1\,full\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/09/JFS-Neighborhood-Market-June-2021-e1632889500185.jpg\;910\;637\ ; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nLearn more about the critical challenges facing Kansas Citians and how JFS is responding during our virtual speaker series.
\nFor o ur third session\, join us for a conversation with Jo Hickey\, Director of Pantry Partnerships\, and Maggie Haghirian\, LMSW\, KesherKC Director\, w ho will share their firsthand knowledge of clients’ daily challenges and v ast network of collaborative partners working to provide effective solutio ns. Register here .
\n“Working with more than 10\,000 individuals a year\, ou r team has a unique lens into the complicated problems facing Kansas Citia ns. This series is an opportunity for the public to learn more about the c ritical social issues we’re collectively tackling\,” said Don Goldman\, Ex ecutive Director and CEO of JFS. “It’s also an opportunity to have a dialo g with us about the evolving challenges due to the pandemic.”
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Jo Hickey\,Maggie Haghirian\,housing crisis\,Kesher K C\,kc\,food insecurity\,kansas city\,food pantry END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-12318@www.jfskc.org DTSTAMP:20240329T112840Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:All\,Older Adult Services CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Our very own Laura Gilman\, JFS’s Director of Social Work\, wil l speak at Senior Care Solutions Team’s Third Thursday Talks on November 1 8\, 2022. Senior Care Solutions Team is a collaborative of 11 Kansas City Area businesses focused on providing the best services to seniors.\nThere will be a happy hour and hors d’oeuvres for Social Workers\, Case Managers \, and Nurses followed by a CEU-accredited presentation from one of our me mbers or a watch party for well-known presenters from across the country. Laura will lead attendees in conversations that will identify relevant com munity resources for aging in place as well as how to access them.\nThere are more than 46 million Americans age 65 and older\; in the Kansas City m etro\, almost 320\,000 are considered older adults. At JFS\, sustaining qu ality of life throughout the aging journey is everything. A 2014 AARP Stud y found that out of a representative sample of Americans 50 and older\, 87 percent wanted to age in their own homes. Knowing that you want to age in your home is one thing. Actualizing it is another. JFS wants you to know you do not have to do it alone!\nAging in your home takes intention\, flex ibility to adapt as needs change and evolve\, and connection to resources. Learn about cutting-edge aging trends and interventions with local aging experts and alongside one another.\nYou can register for this event on Eve ntbrite.\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-thursday-talks-aging-w ith-agency-tickets-445543170617. DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T180000 LOCATION:Bridge Space @ 210 Southwest Market Street Lee's Summit\, MO 64063 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Third Thursday Talks: Aging with Agency URL:https://www.jfskc.org/event/third-thursday-talks-aging-with-agency/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10 /3rd-Thursday-Talks-Nov-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.jfsk c.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/3rd-Thursday-Talks-Nov-248x300.jpg\;248\; 300\;1\,large\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/3rd-Thursd ay-Talks-Nov-848x1024.jpg\;848\;1024\;1\,full\;https://www.jfskc.org/wp-co ntent/uploads/2022/10/3rd-Thursday-Talks-Nov-scaled.jpg\;2119\;2560\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
Our very own Laur a Gilman\, JFS’s Director of Social Work\, will speak at Senior Care Solut ions Team’s Third Thursday Talks on November 18\, 2022. Senior Care Soluti ons Team is a collaborative of 11 Kansas City Area businesses focused on p roviding the best services to seniors.
\nThere will be a happy hour and hors d’oeuvres for Social Workers\, Case Managers\, and Nurses followe d by a CEU-accredited presentation from one of our members or a watch part y for well-known presenters from across the country. Laura will lead atten dees in conversations that will identify relevant community resources for aging in place as well as how to access them.
\nThere are more than 46 million Americans age 65 and older\; in the Kansas City metro\, almost 320\,000 are considered older adults. At JFS\, sustaining quality of life throughout the aging journey is everything. A 2014 AARP Study found that o ut of a representative sample of Americans 50 and older\, 87 percent wante d to age in their own homes. Knowing that you want to age in your home is one thing. Actualizing it is another. JFS wants you to know you do not hav e to do it alone!
\nAging in your home takes intention\, flexibility to adapt as needs change and evolve\, and connection to resources. Learn about cutting-edge aging trends and interventions with local aging experts and alongside one another.
\nYou can register for this event on Eventbrite.
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-thurs day-talks-aging-with-agency-tickets-445543170617.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Lees Summit\,Aging with Agency\,3rd Thursday Talks\,H appy Hour\,Bridge Space\,Laura Gilman\,kansas city\,older adults X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-thursday-talks-aging-with-ag ency-tickets-445543170617 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR