| Friday, January 24, 2021 | Merrill Gardens at the University 5300 24th Avenue NE Seattle, WA 98105 | |
| Friday, February 26 2021 | Virtual by Zoom | Introduction: Victoria Starr Marshall is the publisher and editor of 3rd Act Magazine. After selling her publishing business in 2011, a boomer with aging parents of her own, Victoria was struggling with her own loss of relevancy and fear of aging. She rejected our culture’s agism and believed that we needed a new story about aging, one that affirmed this life-stage, challenged the prevailing stereotypes of decline, and inspired older adults to embrace aging with confidence. Victoria and her husband, David, launched 3rd Act in spring 2016 with a commitment to the power of storytelling. She is going to talk to us today about how we can use storytelling to become better communicators, bridge differences, and to create trust and connection. Victoria Starr Marshall is the Publisher and Editor of 3rd Act Magazine, a lifestyle magazine for older adults in the Pacific Northwest. From 1987 to 2011 she was the founder and president of Discovery Map International, an illustrated tourist map publisher and franchise organization. She lives on the Olympic Peninsula. To Join this Zoom Meeting, please email Patricia Throop, pthroop@eldercareconsulting.info, for the link. And please enroll on our email list for future announcements about our meetings. |
| Friday, March 26, 2021 | ||
| Friday, April 23, 2021 | Virtual by Zoom | Karol Jennings, Senior Program Manager of Experience, Ambulatory Care Network (ACN), Providence Here is what we would like to cover as far as our initiatives: Inclusive language – pronouns and preferred names Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Dialogues (Gender, Sexual Orientation, disAbility, Race) Celebration of disrupting bias Provider and staff training for trans patient encounters Diverse workforce efforts – creating job descriptions and ad posts that encourage LGBTQIA communities to apply Caregiver Resource Group – internal group for LGBTQIA caregivers to support each other and the community – current focus on Youthcare. Feedback on Allyship: What can we do to create a safe environment for the LGBTQIA community in our environment as patients? What can we do to create a safe environment for the LGBTQIA community in our environment as employees? What kind of job posting would you be looking for beyond boiler plate language? Karol Jennings has worked in healthcare administration for the past 11 years. She started in community relations and sales for a home care company in San Diego before moving to Edmonds, WA and taking over operations for a home care company. For the past five years, Karol has worked in operations and experience for urgent cares. She currently leads experience efforts for patients and caregivers for the Ambulatory Care Network at Providence. In addition to facilitating the OnDemand Experience Council, Karol also leads the Diverse Workforce and Inclusive Culture pillar for Providence’s DEI council. Karol is a trained dialogue facilitator, making the space for Caregiver discussions on Race, Sexual Orientation, Gender and disAbility. She also introduces new Caregivers to “Why Pronouns (and Preferred Names) Matter.” Karol will graduate from the University of Washington with a Master’s in Health Administration program in August. She has volunteered for Providence’s Hospice program and also coaches her daughter’s youth volleyball team at the YMCA in Mill Creek. To Join this Zoom Meeting, please email Patricia Throop, pthroop@eldercareconsulting.info, for the link. And please enroll on our email list for future announcements about our meetings. |
| Friday, May 28, 2021 | ||
| Thursday June 24, 2021 | Thursday June 24, 2021 3:00PM - 6:00PM Northgate Plaza MBK Senior Living celebrates Pride Join us in the courtyard for cocktails, mocktails and tapas, and a fun food truck. 11030 5th Avenue NE Seattle, WA 98125 206-363-6740 | |
| Friday, July 23, 2021 | ||
| Friday August 27, 2021 | ||
| Friday, September 24, 2021 | ||
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| Friday, November 19, 2021 - 1 week early due to Thanksgiving | ||
| NO DECEMBER MEETING |