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January was named after the Roman God, Janus who oversees openings, doorways, and other similar entryways. Therefore, as we head into a new year, we will be starting the first page of our 365-page novel. This is the time to let go of the past and begin with a fresh start by taking advantage of all the openings, doorways, and other similar entryways that life has to offer in order to make this year have a happy and more meaningful ending! As we approach this year with hopes of saying hello to an "endemic" and good-bye of the "pandemic" we can begin to establish our "new normal". This is the year to Refresh! It's a time to reset by beginning to rethink of all the old routines and rituals that no longer serve you and replace them with things, so you will be able to live a more fulfilling and purposeful life. Therefore, January's community engagement theme is "Reset, Rethink, Refresh". To receive a list of creative ideas and ways you can start living the life you have been striving for, please click on the "sign up" button. You will be emailed with a list that will be sure to help you get started to live a more purposeful, meaningful life.
Dates: 01/01/2022 - 01/31/2022
Unlimited Positions available!
Darlene Vaselaros
dvaselaros@howardcountymd.gov
(410) 313-5951
Opp Available Positions:
Do you love working with technology? Bain 50+ Center of Howard County Office on Aging & Independence is seeking volunteers to assist seniors with basic computer needs and to answer specific questions regarding computers, laptops and/or tablets. This position will help educate older adults on how to utilize technology so they can be more connected to the community which will also provide them with another form of communication. Volunteers are needed 1 day per week for 2 hours. QUALIFICATIONS:- Must have knowledge of technology- Must feel comfortable working with older adultsREQUIREMENTS: - Commit to volunteering 1 day per week for 2 hours- Be patient and attentive to the needs and desires of the older adultDUTIES:- Educate older adults on how to use various forms of technology- Show older adults how they can utilize technology to stay engaged and connected
Minimum age: 18
Dates: 10/14/2021 - 06/01/2022
2 Positions available!
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Tammy Wiggins
twiggins@howardcountymd.gov
(410) 313-7469
Opp Available Positions: 2
Howard County Community "ROCKS", but we want to make it even "Boulder"!Age-Friendly Howard County is a community initiative that is striving to make an even better place for people of all ages to grow up and grow older! By creating a more age-friendly, livable community, people of all ages will have their needs met which will allow for people to engage in their community in a healthy and safe way. Therefore, we want YOU to help us promote age-friendly by engaging in our rock painting opportunity. This Age-Friendly opportunity will promote and encourage people to express themselves, have their voices heard, and help unify the community by seeing the impact of how a couple painted rocks by you will make such a beautiful community "rock garden" when placed with the others. So let your creativity soar, get as creative as you want and have your voice heard through art!Job Duties:- Click the "sign up" button to let us know that you'll be contributing rocks to the Ellicott 50+ Center.- Gather rocks from your own backyard or purchase them- Design your rock to your liking- Bring your rocks to Ellicott City 50+ Center. Look for the Rock Garden Exhibit sign outdoors. Place your rocks in the exhibit area outdoors (place your rocks in the designated areas of the parking lot).Instructions for Painting DIY Rocks:1. Purchase and/or collect your supplies.2. Clean your rocks and allow them time to dry.3. Paint your rocks. Get creative!4. Seal your rocks.5. Drop off your rocks at appropriate rock collection location. See location tab for detailsStudents can earn 2 service learning hours for painting 5 rocks.
Ongoing Opportunity
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Howard County Community "ROCKS", but we want to make it even "Boulder"!Age-Friendly Howard County is a community initiative that is striving to make an even better place for people of all ages to grow up and grow older! By creating a more age-friendly, livable community, people of all ages will have their needs met which will allow for people to engage in their community in a healthy and safe way. Therefore, we want YOU to help us promote age-friendly by engaging in our rock painting opportunity. This Age-Friendly opportunity will promote and encourage people to express themselves, have their voices heard, and help unify the community by seeing the impact of how a couple painted rocks by you will make such a beautiful community "rock garden" when placed with the others. So let your creativity soar, get as creative as you want and have your voice heard through art!Job Duties:- Click the "sign up" button to let us know that you'll be contributing rocks to the Gary J. Arthur Community Center exhibit.- Gather rocks from your own backyard or purchase them- Design your rock to your liking- Bring your rocks to Gary J. Arthur Community Center. Look for the Rock Garden Exhibit sign outdoors. Place your rocks in the exhibit area outdoors.Instructions for Painting DIY Rocks:1. Purchase and/or collect your supplies.2. Clean your rocks and allow them time to dry.3. Paint your rocks. Get creative!4. Seal your rocks.5. Drop off your rocks at appropriate rock collection location. See location tab for details.Students can earn 2 service learning hours for painting 5 rocks.
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Howard County Community "ROCKS", but we want to make it even "Boulder"!Age-Friendly Howard County is a community initiative that is striving to make an even better place for people of all ages to grow up and grow older! By creating a more age-friendly, livable community, people of all ages will have their needs met which will allow for people to engage in their community in a healthy and safe way. Therefore, we want YOU to help us promote age-friendly by engaging in our rock painting opportunity. This Age-Friendly opportunity will promote and encourage people to express themselves, have their voices heard, and help unify the community by seeing the impact of how a couple painted rocks by you will make such a beautiful community "rock garden" when placed with the others. So let your creativity soar, get as creative as you want and have your voice heard through art!Job Duties:- Click the "sign up" button to let us know that you'll be contributing rocks to the North Laurel Community Center.- Gather rocks from your own backyard or purchase them- Design your rock to your liking- Bring your rocks to North Laurel Community Center. Look for the Rock Garden Exhibit sign in the entrance area. Place your rocks in the appropriate drop-off container.Instructions for Painting DIY Rocks:1. Purchase and/or collect your supplies.2. Clean your rocks and allow them time to dry.3. Paint your rocks. Get creative!4. Seal your rocks.5. Drop off your rocks at appropriate rock collection location. See location tab for details.Students can earn 2 service learning hours for painting 5 rocks.
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