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Encore Careers
I have been a bit nostalgic lately, thinking fondly about the TLA50 Fellowship experience in Portland and the wealth of information disseminated. I remember being very impressed with the presentation that Judy Groggin of Encore Careers gave and so I revisited their site.
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Dr. Laura Carstenen, Stanford Center on Longevity TedTalk
Dr. Laura Carstensen Director of the Stanford Center on Longevity spoke at the Transforming Life After 50 Fellowship in Portland. Her presentation was one of my favorites of the two day event. I have tried to follow her periodically to keep current on what she and other researchers are doing in the field of longevity. Today I came across this TedTalk event that Dr.
National Volunteer Week is April 15 - 21, 2012
National
Volunteer Week is April 15 - 21, 2012 -- http://www.pointsoflight.org/national-volunteer-week
World Book Night 2012 - Find Out How You Can Volunteer
Do you love a book so much you want everyone to read it?
World Book Night launched in the UK in 2011 and saw passionate readers across
that beautiful country, give 1 million books to light or non readers to spread
the joy and love of reading. Reading changes lives and at the heart of World
Book Night lies the simplest of ideas and acts - that of putting a book into
Caregivers for Older Adults
Idaho has seen an influx of the elderly as many choose the state as a place to retire. Idaho's cost of living is lower, and they can afford a lifestyle that is more comfortable. As they move closer to family, family members are taking on caregiving roles.
Matching Volunteers to the Right Missions
The NY Times had an inspiring article in their November 11 issue on the creative use of volunteers. Given tight budgets and expanding needs, libraries everywhere are looking for more ways to use volunteers effectively and in a variety of roles. If your library is one of these, you might find this an interesting read.
Here is a brief excerpt from the article:
ICfL Launches Webpage for Mid-Life Adults
The Idaho Commission for Libraries launched a new web page dedicated to programming, services, and planning for mid-life adults or boomers. Library
Mid-Life Adult Advisory Committee Members Present at ILA Annual Conference
Five members of the newly formed Mid-Life Adult Advisory Committee (MLAAC) presented at the Annual ILA Conference in Boise this past October. Their presentation Baby Boomers and Beyond focused on library programs and services for the Boomer Generation. Apparently there was alot of interest as it was standing-room only for the one-hour presentation.
ICfL Forms Mid-Life Adult Advisory Committee
The Idaho Commission for Libraries is pleased to announce the formation of the first state-wide advisory committee to address services for mid-life adults. The 11 committee members are all Fellows from the IMLS Transforming Life After 50 Fellowship.
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