BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Leading Age New Jersey & Delaware - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://leadingagenjde.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Leading Age New Jersey & Delaware REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T170000 DTSTAMP:20260515T115257 CREATED:20241001T171236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T171236Z UID:10000856-1739952000-1739984400@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Snow Date: 2025 Annual Awards Program DESCRIPTION:SHAPING THE FUTURE …\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHROUGH LEADERSHIP\, INNOVATION\, AND SERVICE\nThe LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware 2025 Awards Program\, will be held on Wednesday\, February 12th at The Boathouse at Mercer Lake\, located in West Windsor \nPhotos from our 2024 Ceremony are available here.  \nIn the event of inclement weather\, the ceremony will be held the following week\, Wednesday February 19th. \nJoin Us In Congratulating the 2024 Excellence in Aging Services Award Recipients\nPresident’s Award\nThe President’s Award is our most prestigious honor.  This highly coveted award recognizes a distinguished career of service and achievement in the field of aging and is only bestowed periodically. \nMartin Klein\, MA\, LNHA\, CALA\, President & CEO\, Seashore Gardens Living Center \nExcellence in Care\nThis award category recognizes individuals from LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware member communities who demonstrate extraordinary talent\, expertise\, and dedication in provision of exceptional service to residents. \n\nDawn Richardson\, Senior Property Manager\, Fair Share Support Services North Gate II\nDoris Gilmore\, CNA\, Manor House – Acts Retirement Life Communities\nShannon Mulhern and Christine Pearce\, Recreation Therapists\, Preakness Healthcare Center\nWaleska Soud\, Licensed Practical Nurse\, Country House\, Acts Retirement Life Communities\n\nExcellence in Community Service\nThis category recognizes member achievements that contribute to neighboring communities by providing outstanding services\, programs\, and opportunities for engagement. \n\nJoAnne Goosby\, Social Services Coordinator\, United Methodist Communities at PineRidge\nLaura Koblitz\, Resident Director\, Siena Village of Wayne & Summer Hill of Wayne\, Christian Health\nTaylor Amato\, Speech Language Pathologist\, Parker Health Group\n\nExcellence in Professional Advancement\nThis category celebrates individuals who have assumed progressive leadership responsibilities within a LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware member organization\, and have worked to build a shared vision\, develop robust relationships\, and enhance organizational capacity. \n\nAdam Meister\, Manager of Materials Management and Contract Services\, Christian Health\nAmanda Naumann\, Social Worker\, Friends Village\, a Fellowship Life Premier Community\nMelissa Wagner\, Director of Dining Services\, Harrogate\n\nExcellence in Innovation\nThis category recognizes innovative best practice programs or services that promote and enhance quality of life for senior residents\, staff\, and/or the surrounding community. \n\nLEAD Collaborative\, The Jewish Home Family\n\nExcellence in Leadership\nThis category recognizes people from member organizations who have exhibited an exemplary career of outstanding service in the field of aging services\, and who have enhanced the concept of professionalism by virtue of their leadership. \n\nDawn Giakas\, Administrator\, N.J. Eastern Star Home\nDominique Phillips\, Housing Administrator\, United Methodist Communities at PineRidge\nLisa Panco\, Director of Resident Life\, Pines Village\, a Fellowship Life Premier Community\nRobert Reyes\, Administrator\, Peace Care St Ann’s URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/snow-date-2025-annual-awards-program/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T120000 DTSTAMP:20260515T115257 CREATED:20241001T171151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T181458Z UID:10000855-1739955600-1739966400@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:2025 Annual Awards Program DESCRIPTION:Check out photos from the event here!\n\nSHAPING THE FUTURE …\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHROUGH LEADERSHIP\, INNOVATION\, AND SERVICE\n\n\n\n\nThrough outstanding leadership\, personal commitment\, and innovation in services\, housing\, and program delivery\, LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware members are leading the way in providing outstanding care and services to older adults in our states. \nThe LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware Awards Ceremony is a great opportunity to recognize all the ways that our members are making a difference in the lives of residents\, colleagues\, and their local community. \n\n\n\n\nJoin Us In Congratulating the 2025 Excellence in Aging Services Award Recipients\nPresident’s Award\nThe President’s Award is our most prestigious honor.  This highly coveted award recognizes a distinguished career of service and achievement in the field of aging and is only bestowed periodically. \nCindy Jacques\, Senior Vice President for Programs and Services\, United Methodist Communities \nExcellence in Care Award\nThis award category recognizes individuals from LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware member communities who demonstrate extraordinary talent\, expertise\, and dedication in provision of exceptional service to residents. \nHyacinth Blake\, Certified Nursing Assistant\, Christian Health at Windmere \nRhonda Benjamin\, Certified Nursing Assistant\, Country House at Acts Retirement-Life Communities \nTejwanti Lilia\, Certified Nursing Assistant\, Peace Care St. Ann’s \nMila Rosales\, LPN\, Acts-Manor House \nExcellence in Community Service Award\nThis category recognizes member achievements that contribute to neighboring communities by providing outstanding services\, programs\, and opportunities for engagement. \nKathryn Speer\, Housing Administrator\, Wesley By The Bay at United Methodist Communities \nAlberta Romaniello\, Activities Director\, Reformed Church Home \nHector Rivera\, Maintenance Technician\, Pines Village at FellowshipLIFE \nExcellence in Innovation Award\nThis category recognizes innovative best practice programs or services that promote and enhance quality of life for senior residents\, staff\, and/or the surrounding community. \nSpringpoint and Parker Health Group\, Senior Living Providers \nEmma Lanese\, Recreation Manager\, Ridge Oak \nExcellence in Leadership Award\nThis category recognizes people from member organizations who have exhibited an exemplary career of outstanding service in the field of aging services\, and who have enhanced the concept of professionalism by virtue of their leadership. \nWendy Austin\, LPN\, New Jersey Eastern Star Rehabilitation and Nursing \nMarva Lawrence\, Certified Nursing Assistant\, The Jewish Home Family \nExcellence in Professional Advancement Award\nThis category celebrates individuals who have assumed progressive leadership responsibilities within a LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware member organization\, and have worked to build a shared vision\, develop robust relationships\, and enhance organizational capacity. \nRobin Schloesser\, Regional Property Manager\, Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey \nGina Martinez\, Clinical Coordinator\, Heath Village URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/2025-annual-awards-program/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T130000 DTSTAMP:20260515T115257 CREATED:20250102T215837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T215837Z UID:10000887-1739966400-1739970000@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Housing Happenings DESCRIPTION:LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware is proud to partner with LeadingAge Maryland and LeadingAge Ohio to offer this educational series designed specifically for affordable housing professionals! Calls are held on the third Wednesday of every month from 12 noon- 1pm EST. These practical learning sessions are designed for service coordinators\, property managers\, and other individuals who work with older adults in affordable housing settings. Recordings of previous calls can be found here. \nTopics for 2025: \nThe Future of Affordable Housing\nBed Bugs\nDementia Care\nHospice and Palliative Care\nPrograming and Events\nSubstance Abuse\nHarm Reduction\nMental Health Challenges\nAging Safely in Place \nReach out to the program contact for the registration link. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen:\n3rd Wednesday of every month\n12-1PM\n\n\nWhere:\nVIRTUAL\nUnited States\n\n\nContact:\nIvy Beck \nibeck@leadingagenjde.org\n\n\n\n URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/housing-happenings-14/2025-02-19/ CATEGORIES:Event,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T130000 DTSTAMP:20260515T115257 CREATED:20260121T162129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T162129Z UID:10000937-1739966400-1739970000@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Housing Happenings DESCRIPTION:LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware is proud to partner with LeadingAge Maryland and LeadingAge Ohio to offer this educational series designed specifically for affordable housing professionals! Calls are held on the third Wednesday of every month from 12 noon- 1pm EST. These practical learning sessions are designed for service coordinators\, property managers\, and other individuals who work with older adults in affordable housing settings. Recordings of previous calls can be found here. \nJanuary – no call \nFebruary – Join Housing Happenings for a look at key trends in affordable housing. You’ll hear from Juliana Bilowich\, Director of Housing Operations and Policy with LeadingAge National. \nReach out to the program contact for the registration link. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen:\n3rd Wednesday of every month\n12-1PM\n\n\nWhere:\nVIRTUAL\nUnited States\n\n\nContact:\nIvy Beck \nibeck@leadingagenjde.org\n\n\n\n URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/housing-happenings-15/2025-02-19/ CATEGORIES:Event,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T150000 DTSTAMP:20260515T115257 CREATED:20231226T212633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T143307Z UID:10000507-1739973600-1739977200@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Assisted Living Network DESCRIPTION:The Assisted Living Network meetings feature discussions on current hot topics of interest to assisted living providers. The AL Network fosters member discussions and connections on emerging and perennial issues\, and members are encouraged to suggest future topics that will be of interest to members. We encourage members to share their best practices or state developments on assisted living policy. \n\n\nEmail Staff Convener: Janine Finck-Boyle \nJoin the Network\nMeeting Schedule: Third Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. ET URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/assisted-living-network/2025-02-19/ CATEGORIES:Event,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR