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Webinar: Winning Senior Center Programs

On May 16, six winners of our NISC 2012 Programs of Excellence Awards will share details about their programs that earned recognition. Listen in to get great ideas for intergenerational, educational, creative, health, and fundraising programs.

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How Are You Celebrating Older Americans Month?

May marks the 50th anniversary of Older Americans Month. What are you doing to celebrate? Tell us, and we’ll share the best ideas.

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Still Seeking NISC Leaders!

We’ve filled two positions on the NISC Leadership Group, but still need nominees for Public Policy, Improving Health, and Chair-Elect.

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Offer a Chronic Disease Workshop at Your Center

We're looking for organizations to help implement Better Choices, Better Health®, the online version of Stanford’s Chronic Disease Self-Management Program.

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Firman, Milner to Keynote Senior Centers 2013

Jim Firman, NCOA president, and Colin Milner, president of the International Council on Active Aging, will be the keynote speakers at the Senior Centers 2013 conference, Oct. 2-4 in Sturbridge, MA. Have an idea for a session? Submit it by May 24.

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Partner with Your Local Y on Diabetes Education

NCOA is partnering with the YMCA to promote a program that helps those at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. See if your local Y is participating and help spread the word!

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