Benjamin Rose

Financial Education Workshops
2026-03-23 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | https://www.benrose.org/event/financial-education-mar26/
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Benjamin Rose, a HUD-approved housing and financial counseling agency, provides a variety of free workshops and counseling services.

Our financial workshops are a five-part series. This registration is for the following days, from 2:00-3:00 PM:

March 23 (Mon)

March 24 (Tues)

March 25 (Wed)

March 26 (Thurs)

March 27 (Fri)

Recognizing & Avoiding Elder Financial Abuse, Scams & Fraud – Module 1

March 23

While this is a great course for all, it’s even better for our older adults or anyone caring for an older adult. You will learn what elder financial exploitation is and why older adults are at risk, who the abusers are, and where to report the abuse. This workshop also covers how to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft, the different scams that are out and how to spot them. What to do and who to call if you believe you have been a victim of a scam and how to guard yourself against identity & medical theft. Don’t become a victim! Register today!

Preparing for the Future – Module 2

March 24

In this course you will learn what an estate is, how to prepare an estate plan, advance healthcare directives and prepare yourself for unexpected life events. It is never too early to start estate planning. Register today to start preparing for your future!

Budgeting, Goal Setting & Saving – Module 3

March 25

This course provides an informative session about where you are, where you want to go, and how to get there. Topics include tools to manage your money, identify personal goals, and how to budget and save. Go for the GOAL and Register today!

Taking Control of Credit & Debt – Module 4

March 26

Whether you want to set a financial goal, get out of debt, or manage your payments, this course will provide tools and resources in navigating it all. Register today and make this the year YOU take control!

Benefitting from Benefits – Module 5

March 27

Don’t lose out on the benefit of seeing what benefits you may qualify for. Register today!

Rose on the Go: Dementia Friendly Art Classes
2026-03-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-11 10:00 - 11:00 | University Heights Branch of the Heights Libraries, 13866 Cedar Rd, University Heights, Ohio, 44118, United States
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Benjamin Rose invites individuals living with dementia and a supportive partner to enjoy a series of dementia-friendly art classes focused on creativity, connection, and joy—no art experience needed. Classes are led by professionals from The Loving Hands Group, with members of Benjamin Rose’s WeCare…Because You Do team on site to provide support, ensuring a comfortable and encouraging environment.

Dates include

Saturday, March 14th

Saturday, March 28th

Saturday, April 11

Free parking is available behind building off Fenwick Road!

Thank you to our sponsor!

Sponsor

Rose on the Go: Genre Journeys Concert Series - Classical
2026-04-14 13:00 - 14:00 | The Music Settlement, 11125 Magnolia Drive, Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
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Join Benjamin Rose for a concert series in collaboration with The Music Settlement, designed to bring audiences closer to the heart of live music. Each intimate performance features a different genre—classical, jazz, and pop/rock—with talented artists sharing both their music and the stories behind the genre. Experience an inspiring celebration of sound, storytelling, and community!

Limited free parking is available off the lot on Mistletoe Drive, with paid street parking nearby. Light refreshments will be provided!

Click the above link to register! The form will also give you the option to purchase tickets to the Jazz concert on April 21st and the Pop & Rock concert on April 28.

Performers

Dianna White-Gould
Dianna White-Gould is an active soloist, accompanist and educator. She was born into a musical family. Her father was a cellist with The Cleveland Orchestra and her mother, a composer and pianist. Ms. White-Gould has appeared as the featured soloist with The Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra. She has a strong interest in new music and music of African American composers and has given world premieres by composers Dolores White, H. Leslie Adams, Hale Smith, and George Walker.

Khari Joyner
Acclaimed musician and arts ambassador Khari Joyner is one of the leading cellists of his generation. Dubbed by the New York Classical Review as one of the most exciting young musicians on the classical scene, he has a following nationally and abroad, and has made a number of accomplishments including teaching residencies and concert series for over one thousand students in Beijing, Shanghai, Japan, Vancouver, The Netherlands, and across the United States. A passionate advocate for the music of today, his most accomplishments include performing the world premiere of MacArthur Genius Tyshawn Sorey’s Cycles of My Being, the New York Premiere of Kaija Saariaho’s cello concerto Notes on Light, and the world premiere of Carman Moore’s MADIBA for cello and orchestra.

Ask The Expert- Caring for Family: A Guide to Getting Compensated as a Caregiver through Medicaid
2026-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 | https://www.benrose.org/event/caring-for-family/
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Providing care for an older family member can be as demanding and time-consuming as a full-time job for some people. Fortunately, there are ways that family caregivers can potentially receive monthly payments for their services.

Join us for “Caring for Family: A Guide to Getting Compensated as a Caregiver through Medicaid,” presented by Shawn Braxton, Community Partnership Manager at Pearls’s Hope, for a detailed look at how family caregivers can pursue receiving payment through Medicare, as well as other agencies that enable care recipients to select and compensate their caregivers.

The Ask the Expert webinar series is an interactive educational experience that allows you to get answers to your most pressing questions about care.

Speaker

Shawn Braxton Community Partnership Manager, Pearl’s Hope
Shawn Braxton is dedicated to the mission of helping people live independently at home. As the Community Partnership Manager for Pearl’s Hope, he specializes in connecting families with VA, DODD, and Medicaid-funded personal care services that allow them to choose their own caregivers. Shawn is passionate about keeping people independent and ensuring that home remains a place of healing and independence.

Rose on the Go: Genre Journeys Concert Series - Jazz
2026-04-21 13:00 - 14:00 | The Music Settlement, 11125 Magnolia Drive, Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
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Join Benjamin Rose for a concert series in collaboration with The Music Settlement, designed to bring audiences closer to the heart of live music. Each intimate performance features a different genre—classical, jazz, and pop/rock—with talented artists sharing both their music and the stories behind the genre. Experience an inspiring celebration of sound, storytelling, and community!

Limited free parking is available off the lot on Mistletoe Drive, with paid street parking nearby. Light refreshments will be provided!

Click the above link to register! The form will also give you the option to purchase tickets to the Classical concert on April 14 and the Pop & Rock concert on April 28.

Performers

Evelyn Wright
A professional vocalist for 30 plus years. Evelyn has been entertaining like no other in the styles of jazz, R&B and pop. She has opened for the likes of Mel Torme, Joan Rivers, Harry Belafonte, Bob James, Freddie Jackson, and Regina Belle among others. She performs at the Tri-C JazzFest annually and was awarded the Jazz Legend Award from Tri-C Community College in 2008.

Joe Hunter
Growing up in a musical household, Cleveland Heights native Joe Hunter began playing piano when he was just eight years old. His parents would take him to venerable Cleveland jazz venues to experience performances by some of the top musicians of the day. Hunter has been playing music full time, as a solo artist and with various bands since the late 1980s and in 1997 started teaching jazz piano at Cuyahoga Community College, a faculty position he holds today.

Rose on the Go: Genre Journeys Concert Series - Pop & Rock
2026-04-28 13:00 - 14:00 | The Music Settlement, 11125 Magnolia Drive, Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
REGISTER

Join Benjamin Rose for a concert series in collaboration with The Music Settlement, designed to bring audiences closer to the heart of live music. Each intimate performance features a different genre—classical, jazz, and pop/rock—with talented artists sharing both their music and the stories behind the genre. Experience an inspiring celebration of sound, storytelling, and community!

Limited free parking is available off the lot on Mistletoe Drive, with paid street parking nearby. Light refreshments will be provided!

Click the above link to register! The form will also give you the option to purchase tickets to the Classical concert on April 14 and the Jazz concert on April 21.

Performers

Joe Slusarski
Fifteen years ago, Joe Slusarski began playing guitar and has never looked back. With a wide range of music experience in jazz, blues, pop, classical, rock, folk, and bluegrass. Joe also plays regularly with bands around Cleveland such as Quick Silver, QS Jazz and Hip to That. When the opportunity comes along, he also enjoys playing in pit orchestras for musicals.

Saam Cabot
Saam Cabot relocated back to the Cleveland area 20 years ago forming her own Blues Rock group Qwik Sil-ver. She has been playing and singing with many Ohio musicians since. While Saam’s vocal style is often compared to Janis Joplin, her treatment and comfort with standards from Cole Porter to Billie Holiday is sublime. Her flute and saxophone endeavors always delight! Saam is also a member of the Euclid Symphony Orchestra where she plays clarinet.

Eldercare Options and How to Prepare for Them: Creating a Realistic Plan for the Future
2026-05-21 12:00 - 13:00 | https://www.benrose.org/event/eldercare-options/
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As you or a loved one ages, planning for future care needs is very important, but something that goes unaddressed by many families. Preparing for housing needs, financial changes and healthcare challenges can help to ease these transitions in the future.

Join us for “Eldercare Options and How to Prepare for Them,” presented by Eric Sailor, Owner and Senior Care Advisor of CarePatrol,for a hands-on look how to create your own plan to address future care needs. This session will provide solid tips to help you consider the types of care that may be needed, what to expect in terms of costs, financial planning, and how to avoid Medicaid pitfalls.

The Ask the Expert webinar series is an interactive educational experience that allows you to get answers to your most pressing questions about care.

Speaker

Eric Sailor Owner and Senior Care Advisor, CarePatrol
Eric Sailor, CSA, is the Owner and Senior Care Advisor of CarePatrol of Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. A Certified Senior Advisor, he has worked with thousands of families to guide them through senior care decisions, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and in-home care. Eric believes the biggest gap in how families approach aging is a lack of preparation. He emphasizes the importance of having a plan in place—financially, mentally, and logistically—before a healthcare crisis occurs. Known for his straightforward, client-centered approach, Eric is a trusted advocate for families navigating complex and emotional transitions.”
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Ask the Expert: What's in a Fall?
2026-06-25 12:00 - 13:00 | https://www.benrose.org/event/whats-in-a-fall/
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A fall for an older adult is rarely “just a fall.” It can set off a chain reaction of physical injuries, emotional stress, and unexpected financial costs – many of which may not appear until weeks or months later. The good news is that thoughtful planning and preventive steps can significantly reduce the risk, helping older adults stay safer and more confident.

Join us for “What’s in a Fall,” presented by Rosalind Strickland, owner of Rosalind Strickland Interior Design and a certified Aging-in-Place Home Safety Advisor. She will reveal why fall prevention is not just a safety issue, but a critical component of aging well and staying independent.

The Ask the Expert webinar series is an interactive educational experience that allows you to get answers to your most pressing questions about care.

Speaker

Rosalind Strickland Aging-In-Place Home Safety Advisor, Rosalind Strickland Interior Design LLC
Rosalind Strickland, of Rosalind Strickland Interior Design LLC customizes your home to reduce the risk of accidents that may make living in your home difficult and otherwise force you into a care facility. She has an overwhelming passion for helping seniors and those with special needs maintain their independence and quality of life. Rosalind focuses her attention to designing home safety solutions that help clients avoid these common accidents that often end up a national 60 percent statistic.

Rosalind is an Aging-In-Place Home Safety Advisor, a certification that is rare amongst her peers. Her services encompass large custom remodels to small details. Through executive-level experiences in the healthcare industry, she orchestrates all aspects of your design project. She uses the latest trends to balance your vision and unique function. Rosalind believes, “The optimal living experience connects environmental, physical, emotional, spiritual, and material elements. It is my mission to provide comfort and safety.”
