Senior Connection co-sponsors another CarFit event
CarFit: Helping Mature Drivers Find Their Safest Fit Wednesday,March 16 from 10am-2pm Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center […]
View ArticleHelp us engage new volunteers
Did you know that each month nearly 250 Montgomery County seniors rely on Senior Connection’s services offered free of charge by a dedicated cadre of volunteers? In an average month, 190+ volunteers...
View ArticleCar sharing to address senior transportation needs in Japan
The Toyota Motor Company in collaboration with Nagoya University is working to address senior transportation needs in Japan. As part of a pilot project, 100 households will receive a computer tablet to...
View ArticleSenior Connection makes it easy to say YES to volunteering
After retiring as a Librarian Assistant with Montgomery County Public Schools, Mary Morse finally had some extra time to volunteer. She read about Senior Connection’s volunteer opportunities in the...
View ArticleSenior Connection honors Volunteers of the Year at annual recognition event
On Thursday, May 5 the Senior Connection hosted its annual Volunteer Recognition event at the Holiday Park Senior Center in Silver Spring. Over 100 volunteers turned out to enjoy delicious hors...
View ArticleSenior Connection in the news!
It’s been a whirlwind month of media coverage for the Senior Connection. We’re grateful to have help to spread the word about our services and volunteer opportunities. You can watch us on the County...
View ArticleTim Shaw accepts Grand STAR Award in Portland
Senior Connection’s Executive Director, Tim Shaw, recently accepted the Grand STAR Award, a Toyota Prius, from the National Volunteer Transportation Center. The award ceremony was held during the...
View ArticleUber sued – again – for mistreatment of people with disabilities
Not for the first time and not in the first city, Uber is being sued for discrimination against people with disabilities. In Northern Virginia, outside Washington, D.C., an Uber driver sped away upon...
View ArticlePaying it forward can lead to some surprising senior connections!
In 2012 Ken Campbell contacted the Senior Connection looking for an opportunity to help seniors with grocery shopping. His own elderly mother, who passed away in 2009, had turned to friends and...
View ArticleSenior Connection clients say volunteer escorted-driver service is “life-saving”
The Senior Connection is a 20+ year-old nonprofit that offers services to preserve and foster independence, mobility and quality of life for seniors in Montgomery County. Over 250 volunteers provide...
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