Our church (The First Congregational Church of Darien) is starting a "buddy list" for seniors, so that we can help each other in times of need and just sort of keep tabs on each other.
The Community Fund of Darien is going to hold a Senior Summit on September 28. The idea is to get all the agencies and for-profits who serve seniors in our area together. We'll discuss what we all do and discover where we have gaps in service. We'll explore needs, too.
Contact the Community Fund of Darien, if you want to come.
http://www.communityfunddarien.org/. Here's the invitation;
The Aging in Place Committee
of The Community Fund of Darien
invites you to its
SUMMIT ON SENIOR ISSUES
For Senior Service Providers
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2007
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
DARIEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
274 Middlesex Avenue, Darien
Introductory remarks by Diana Kalman,
Chairman of the American Federation for Aging Research
Presentation by the Aging in Place Committee
Break-out groups to discuss identified issues –
transportation, communication/isolation, handyman/vetted services –
and begin to develop solutions
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This summit will bring together professionals from both not-for-profit and for-profit organizations and companies for an afternoon dedicated to problem-solving about how to help our seniors live comfortably and safely in their homes.
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Please complete the enclosed form for each person who will be attending and return to: The Community Fund of Darien, P.O. Box 926, 701 Post Road, Darien, CT 06820.
For more information, please contact Kiki Karpen, Executive Director at kiki.karpen@communityfunddarien.org or call 655-8775
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