BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Benjamin Rose - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T045542 CREATED:20260312T145815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T123906Z UID:10011869-1775152800-1775160000@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 Thursdays\, from 6-8 PM: \n\n\n\n\nApril 2\n\n\n\nApril 9\n\n\n\nApril 23\n\n\n\nApril 30\n\n\n\n\nSession One: Budget & Credit\n\n\n\nApril 2 \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 9 \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 23 \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 30 \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/hbe-april2/ LOCATION:Benjamin Rose Headquarters\, 11890 Fairhill Road\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44120\, United States CATEGORIES:Events & Workshops GEO:41.4912176;-81.5997006 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Benjamin Rose Headquarters 11890 Fairhill Road Cleveland OH 44120 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11890 Fairhill Road:geo:-81.5997006,41.4912176 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T045542 CREATED:20260311T145412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T123909Z UID:10011867-1775584800-1775592000@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 Thursdays\, from 6-8 PM: \n\n\n\n\nApril 7\n\n\n\nApril 14\n\n\n\nApril 21\n\n\n\nApril 28\n\n\n\n\nSession One: Budget & Credit\n\n\n\nApril 7 \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 14 \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 21 \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 28 \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/hbe-april7/ CATEGORIES:Events & Workshops LOCATION:https://www.benrose.org/event/hbe-april7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T100000 DTSTAMP:20260506T045542 CREATED:20260311T142120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T123913Z UID:10011866-1775638800-1775642400@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. URL:https://www.benrose.org/event/virtual-second-wednesday-with-benjamin-rose-4/ 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-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T123000 DTSTAMP:20260506T045542 CREATED:20260310T182454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T172107Z UID:10011864-1775732400-1775737800@www.benrose.org SUMMARY:Financial Education Workshops DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBenjamin Rose\, a HUD-approved housing and financial counseling agency\, provides a variety of free workshops and counseling services. \n\n\n\nOur financial workshops are a four-part series. This registration is for the following Thursdays\, from 11:00 AM -12:30 PM: \n\n\n\n\nApril 9\n\n\n\nApril 16\n\n\n\nApril 23\n\n\n\nApril 30\n\n\n\n\nOur series covers the following topics \n\n\n\n\nRecognizing & avoiding elder financial abuse\, scams & fraud\n\n\n\nPreparing for the future\n\n\n\nBudgeting\, goal setting and saving\n\n\n\nTaking control of credit and debt\n\n\n\nBenefitting from benefits URL:https://www.benrose.org/event/financial-education-apr26/ CATEGORIES:Events & Workshops LOCATION:https://www.benrose.org/event/financial-education-apr26/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T110000 DTSTAMP:20260506T045542 CREATED:20260302T185304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T132054Z UID:10011858-1775901600-1775905200@www.benrose.org SUMMARY:Rose on the Go: Dementia Friendly Art Classes DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\nBenjamin 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. \n\n\n\nDates include \n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, March 14th \n\n\n\nSaturday\, March 28th\n\n\n\nSaturday\, April 11\n\n\n\n\nFree parking is available behind building off Fenwick Road! \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\n\n Thank you to our sponsor!\n \n\n\n \n Sponsor URL:https://www.benrose.org/event/rose-on-the-go-dementia-friendly-art-classes-3/ LOCATION:University Heights Branch of the Heights Libraries\, 13866 Cedar Rd\, University Heights\, Ohio\, 44118\, United States CATEGORIES:Events & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.benrose.org/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_1380516614-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T140000 DTSTAMP:20260506T045542 CREATED:20260305T133709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T181838Z UID:10011860-1776171600-1776175200@www.benrose.org SUMMARY:Rose on the Go: Genre Journeys Concert Series - Classical DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\nJoin 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! \n\n\n\nLimited free parking is available off the lot on Mistletoe Drive\, with paid street parking nearby. Light refreshments will be provided! \n\n\n\nClick 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. \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 Performers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dianna White-Gould \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Khari Joyner \n 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. URL:https://www.benrose.org/event/concert-series-classical/ LOCATION:The Music Settlement\, 11125 Magnolia Drive\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44106\, United States CATEGORIES:Events & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.benrose.org/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_2057298623-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T130000 DTSTAMP:20260506T045542 CREATED:20260204T154357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T144655Z UID:10011850-1776340800-1776344400@www.benrose.org SUMMARY:Ask The Expert- Caring for Family: A Guide to Getting Compensated as a Caregiver through Medicaid DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProviding 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. \n\n\n\nJoin us for “Caring for Family: A Guide to Getting Compensated as a Caregiver through Medicaid\,” presented by Shawn Braxton\, Community Partnership Manager at Pearl’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. \n\n\n\nThe Ask the Expert webinar series is an interactive educational experience that allows you to get answers to your most pressing questions about care. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Speaker\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shawn Braxton Community Partnership Manager\, Pearl’s Hope \n 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. URL:https://www.benrose.org/event/caring-for-family/ CATEGORIES:Events & Workshops LOCATION:https://www.benrose.org/event/caring-for-family/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T140000 DTSTAMP:20260506T045542 CREATED:20260305T134312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T181945Z UID:10011861-1776776400-1776780000@www.benrose.org SUMMARY:Rose on the Go: Genre Journeys Concert Series - Jazz DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\nJoin 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! \n\n\n\nLimited free parking is available off the lot on Mistletoe Drive\, with paid street parking nearby. Light refreshments will be provided! \n\n\n\nClick 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. \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 Performers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evelyn Wright \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Hunter \n 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. URL:https://www.benrose.org/event/concert-series-jazz/ LOCATION:The Music Settlement\, 11125 Magnolia Drive\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44106\, United States CATEGORIES:Events & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.benrose.org/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_2057298623-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T140000 DTSTAMP:20260506T045542 CREATED:20260305T135007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T182106Z UID:10011862-1777381200-1777384800@www.benrose.org SUMMARY:Rose on the Go: Genre Journeys Concert Series - Pop & Rock DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\nJoin 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! \n\n\n\nLimited free parking is available off the lot on Mistletoe Drive\, with paid street parking nearby. Light refreshments will be provided! \n\n\n\nClick 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. \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 Performers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Slusarski \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saam Cabot \n 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. URL:https://www.benrose.org/event/concert-series-pop-rock/ LOCATION:The Music Settlement\, 11125 Magnolia Drive\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44106\, United States CATEGORIES:Events & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.benrose.org/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_2057298623-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T153000 DTSTAMP:20260506T045542 CREATED:20260311T150028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T173542Z UID:10011868-1777384800-1777390200@www.benrose.org SUMMARY:Aging in Place: Know Your Housing Options DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur FREE Aging in Place: Know Your Housing Options course is designed to assess homes for safety\, accessibility\, and affordability; explore ways to use home equity to stay in the home; and discover housing options.  \n\n\n\nThis course is a three-part series. This registration is for the following days\, from 2:00-3:30 PM: \n\n\n\n\nApril 28 (Tues)\n\n\n\nApril 29 (Weds)\n\n\n\nApril 30 (Thurs)\n\n\n\n\nSession One:\n\n\n\nAssessing Your Home – Is it Safe? Is it Accessible? Is it Affordable?\n\n\n\nApril 28 \n\n\n\n\nLearn what it means to age in place\n\n\n\nAssess your current home based on your current needs\n\n\n\nCreate a continuum of care plan based on health\, supports\, and both current and future needs\n\n\n\nReview safety and accessibility in the home through safety checklists\n\n\n\nLearn about fall prevention\n\n\n\nExplore home affordability and the importance of budgeting\n\n\n\n\nSession two:\n\n\n\nUsing Your Home Equity to Keep Your Home\n\n\n\nApril 29 \n\n\n\n\nLearn the definition of home equity and why it matters\n\n\n\nExplore different ways to use home equity to age in place:\n\nSingle purpose loans and grants\n\n\n\nHome equity loans\n\n\n\nHome equity line of credit\n\n\n\nReverse mortgages\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession three:\n\n\n\nExploring Housing Options for Older Adults\n\n\n\nApril 30 \n\n\n\nMedicaid Waiver \n\n\n\n\nLearn about activities of daily living (ADLs)\n\n\n\nExplore different housing options for older adults:\n\n\n\nSenior Apartments\n\n\n\nIndependent Living\n\n\n\nAssisted Living\n\n\n\nSkilled Nursing & Rehab Facilities\n\n\n\nCo-Housing & Shared Housing\n\n\n\nLearn about potential ways to pay for housing:\n\n\n\nVeteran benefits\n\n\n\nLong-term care insurance URL:https://www.benrose.org/event/aging-in-place-april/ CATEGORIES:Events & Workshops LOCATION:https://www.benrose.org/event/aging-in-place-april/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR