BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Benjamin Rose - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Benjamin Rose X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.benrose.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Benjamin Rose 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:20250415T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175922 CREATED:20250311T132952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T125556Z UID:10005692-1744722000-1744727400@www.benrose.org SUMMARY:Celebrating Milestones in Elder Care: The Anniversaries of the Elder Justice Act\, Affordable Care Act\, and National Family Caregiver Support Program DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging and the Elder Justice Coalition on Tuesday\, April 15\, 2025\, at 1:00 PM EST for a 90-minute webinar as we mark the anniversaries of three groundbreaking pieces of legislation that have shaped the landscape of elder care in the United States: the Elder Justice Act\, the Affordable Care Act (ACA)\, and the National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP). Policy expert\, Bob Blancato\, President of Matz\, Blancato & Associates and National Coordinator of the Elder Justice Coalition will explore how these laws have significantly improved the lives of older adults and their families\, and examine their lasting impact on health care\, caregiving\, and the protection of vulnerable older adults. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert “Bob” Blancato President\, Matz\, Blancato and Associates\, National Coordinator of the Elder Justice Coalition \n Robert Blancato Robert “Bob” Blancato is the National Coordinator of the bipartisan 3000-member Elder Justice Coalition. He is also President of Matz\, Blancato and Associates\, the Executive Director of the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs\, and the National Coordinator of the Defeat Malnutrition Today coalition. Robert Blancato Robert “Bob” Blancato is the National Coordinator of the bipartisan 3000-member Elder Justice Coalition. He is also President of Matz\, Blancato and Associates\, the Executive Director of the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs\, and the National Coordinator of the Defeat Malnutrition Today coalition. \n\nBob has long been recognized as a national advocate with policy expertise on behalf of older adults. He has testified numerous times before House and Senate Committees\, most recently in 2022 before the House Appropriations Labor-HHS-Education Subcommittee. \n\nBob’s prior work history includes 17 years as a staffer in Congress and an appointment by President Clinton to be the Executive Director of the 1995 White House Conference on Aging\, one of four he has participated in. He is a member of the Senior Executive Service. \n\nAs a volunteer\, he currently serves as second vice chair of the AARP board and is also on the AARP Foundation\, and the board of the National Hispanic Council on Aging. From 2019 to 2023\, Bob served on the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services\, appointed by HHS Secretary Azar. \n Read More URL:https://www.benrose.org/event/celebrating-milestones-in-elder-care/ CATEGORIES:Events & Workshops LOCATION:https://www.benrose.org/event/celebrating-milestones-in-elder-care/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175922 CREATED:20250304T203226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T193718Z UID:10005686-1744653600-1744660800@www.benrose.org SUMMARY:Homebuyer Education DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAre you interested in buying a home but not sure where to start? \n\n\n\nOur FREE HUD-approved homebuyer education class can teach you the important basics of the home buying process.  We will provide you with the knowledge you’ll need to secure an affordable mortgage and buy the right house for you. \n\n\n\nThis course is a four-part series. This registration is for the following days\, from 6-8 PM: \n\n\n\n\nApril 14 (Mon)\n\n\n\nApril 15 (Tues)\n\n\n\nApril 16 (Weds)\n\n\n\nApril 17 (Thurs)\n\n\n\n\nSession One: Budget & Credit\n\n\n\nApril 14 \n\n\n\n\nExamine your money profile\n\n\n\nLearn how to better manage your money through spending plans\, tracking income & expenses\, goal setting and building your savings\n\n\n\nExplore the importance of credit and learn tips to establish and improve your credit\n\n\n\nReview how to avoid and handle identity theft\n\n\n\n\nSession Two: Obtaining a Mortgage Loan & Your Consumer Rights\n\n\n\nApril 15 \n\n\n\n\nLearn how to qualify and get pre-approved for a mortgage loan\n\n\n\nReview affordability and how to determine how much money to spend on buying a home\n\n\n\nLearn your rights as a loan consumer\n\n\n\n\nSession Three: Shopping for a Home & the Importance of a Home Inspection\n\n\n\nApril 16 \n\n\n\n\nLearn how to shop for a home\, from finding the right neighborhood to considering which type of home is right for you\n\n\n\nExplore tips on how to work with an agent\n\n\n\nLearn about the purchase\, sale\, escrow\, and closing processes\n\n\n\nReview the professional home inspection process and why it’s so important\n\n\n\n\nSession Four: Home Insurance & Maintaining Your Home\n\n\n\nApril 17 \n\n\n\n\nLearn how to protect your home through insurance\, liability protection and home safety measures\n\n\n\nExplore different ways to maintain your home\n\n\n\nEmbrace your neighborhood and learn ways to explore your community\, be a good neighbor and invest in your area’s success\n\n\n\n\nTo register\, click the above button and fill out our registration form. URL:https://www.benrose.org/event/homebuyer-education-apr2025/ CATEGORIES:Events & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.benrose.org/wp-content/uploads/redrose-backround-small.jpg LOCATION:https://www.benrose.org/event/homebuyer-education-apr2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175922 CREATED:20250311T181922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T181924Z UID:10005695-1744293600-1744299000@www.benrose.org SUMMARY:Rose on the Go: Herb Gardening 101 DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHave you ever thought about growing your own herbs? Fresh herbs are easy to grow and most require little maintenance! In this workshop\, Judi Strauss of The Charmed Kitchen will discuss best practices for planting and maintaining an herb garden at home\, as well as share insight on the different uses of herbs and their benefits. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Tim Frey at tfrey@benrose.org or (216) 373-1983. URL:https://www.benrose.org/event/herb-gardening-101/ LOCATION:Fairfax Market\, 2190 E 105th St\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44106\, United States CATEGORIES:Events & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.benrose.org/wp-content/uploads/plants.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175922 CREATED:20250327T143024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T143026Z UID:10005702-1744212600-1744216200@www.benrose.org SUMMARY:BRI Care Consultation Learning Collaborative – Effective Strategies for Recruiting and Engaging People Living with Dementia and their Caregivers DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an in-depth conversation on effective strategies for recruiting and engaging family and friend caregivers and people living with dementia in evidence-based dementia care programs. This session will highlight marketing tools and outreach strategies provided by BRI Care Consultation\, with a particular focus on the specific recruitment needs of GUIDE Model Participating Sites. Learn how to align your organization’s recruitment efforts with the needs of the families you serve\, keeping them engaged in the program over time. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\nLauri Scharf\, Lead Care Consultant and Master Trainer\, Benjamin Rose\n\n\n\nMichelle Palmer\, Sales and Marketing Associate\, Benjamin Rose\n\n\n\n\nModerator: \n\n\n\n\nMorgan Minyo\, Research Scientist\, Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging URL:https://www.benrose.org/event/recruiting-and-engaging/ CATEGORIES:Events & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.benrose.org/wp-content/uploads/redrose-backround-small.jpg LOCATION:https://www.benrose.org/event/recruiting-and-engaging/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175922 CREATED:20250312T135216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T141555Z UID:10005696-1744189200-1744192800@www.benrose.org SUMMARY:Virtual Second Wednesday with Benjamin Rose DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually the second Wednesday of every month from 9 – 10 a.m. to learn more about Benjamin Rose and from President & CEO Orion Bell. Each month we will provide an overview of the programs and services we offer. Second Wednesdays are a great opportunity to network\, learn about Benjamin Rose\, and discover how you can get involved in our work. \n\n\n\nSecond Wednesdays are free to attend\, and all are welcome! Registration is required. For more information\, please call (216) 373-1688. URL:https://www.benrose.org/event/virtual-second-wednesday-with-benjamin-rose-6/ CATEGORIES:Events & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.benrose.org/wp-content/uploads/Default-Rose.png LOCATION:https://www.benrose.org/event/virtual-second-wednesday-with-benjamin-rose-6/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR