Calendar

Events in September–November 2020

  • - NYC Chapter Meeting - September 14, 2020, Hospital Discharges: The Danger Zone
    NYC Chapter Meeting - September 14, 2020

    NYC Chapter Meeting - September 14, 2020

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    September 14, 2020

    Date: Monday, September 14, 2020 Time: 1:00pm– 2:30 pm

    Presentation: “Current Status of Senior Housing in New York City"
    Joshua Stephenson, Executive Director, West Bronx Housing & Neighborhood Resource Center

    NYC Chapter Meeting Notice September 2020

    Telephone: Dial: 1 646 558 8656 Meeting ID: 880 2460 5620
    Computer: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88024605620

    Upcoming Meetings:

    • Sept. 22, 2020 10:00 AM: Telephone Teach-In: (Topic to Be Announced)
    • Sept. 29, 2020 Public Policy Issues Speak-Out 10AM – 12 Noon (Members Only)Oct 9, 2020 – 12 Noon - Vote on the Advocacy Agenda (Members Only)
    • Oct 13 – 15, 2020 – StateWide Annual Virtual Convention
      (Register at www.nysenior.org or call 1-800- 333-4374)
    • Oct 27, 2020 – Telephone Teach-In - 10 AM: Topic: How to Appeal a Discharge or File a Quality of Care Complaint with LIVANTA
    • November 9, 2020 – NYC Chapter Meeting: Topic: Post Elections: Next Steps?
    • December 14, 2020 – End of Year Meeting: Taking Stock / Holiday Celebration

    For more information or if you need help, please call us at 1-800-333-4374.

    Hospital Discharges: The Danger Zone

    Hospital Discharges: The Danger Zone

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    September 14, 2020

    Upcoming Webinar from the TakeCharge Campaign and PULSE: Center for Patient Safety Education and Advocacy,

    Date: 9/14, 7:00 PM

    Presenter: David Fielding, MPH, BCPA

    Hospital discharges are stressful, confusing and potentially harmful to patients if not handled properly. Any transition or handoff between care providers introduces the potential for mistakes.

    Find out on September 14th 2020 at 7:00 PM Eastern Time when David Fielding, BCPA, explains the pitfalls during hospital discharges and provides useful tips to help patients & families negotiate the process safely.

    REGISTER HERE FOR THE EVENT

  • - Ulster County Chapter Meeting
    Ulster County Chapter Meeting

    Ulster County Chapter Meeting

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    September 17, 2020

    Please join us for our next Third Thursday at Three zoom meeting on September 17 at 3PM. Our guest speaker will be Julia Solow, Lead Hudson
    Valley Organizer, Hand in Hand.

    Hand in Hand, a co-convener of the NY Caring Majority, partnered with researchers from the City University of New
    York to examine the scope and causes of the home care crisis in the Hudson Valley and to give voice to current, former and potential home care workers.

    Ulster County Chapter Meeting September 2020

     

  • - Public Policy Speak Out (StateWide members only)
    Public Policy Speak Out (StateWide members only)

    Public Policy Speak Out (StateWide members only)

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    September 29, 2020

    10 AM - Noon 
    PUBLIC POLICY SPEAK OUT (Members Only).  Part of the 2020 Annual Convention.  Register HERE

    Moderators: Gail Myers, Barb McBurnie

    Share your concerns. Speak Up about the issues that are important to you.

    Documents: State & Federal DRAFT 2021 Priorities, Bill Tracker

     

  • - Adoption of the State and Federal Agenda
    Adoption of the State and Federal Agenda

    Adoption of the State and Federal Agenda

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    October 9, 2020

    Noon – 2 PM

    LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES (StateWide Members Only).  Part of the 2020 Annual Convention.  Register for the convention HERE.

    Moderators: Maria Alvarez, Barb McBurnie

    Each Chapter will have an appointed delegate to  review, respond and vote on the draft 2021 State & Federal Legislative Priorities.

    Delegates will debate and vote on behalf  of the membership.  Members can observe proceedings if registered for this event.

    Documents: State & Federal DRAFT 2021 Priorities

     

  • - StateWide's Election of Officers, StateWide 2020 Virtual Annual Convention (Day 1)
    StateWide's Election of Officers

    StateWide's Election of Officers

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    October 13, 2020

    9 -10 AM

    ELECTION OF OFFICERS (StateWide Members Only).  Convention Registration HERE

    Moderator: Maria Alvarez, StateWide Exec. Director

    Documents: SLATE OF NOMINATIONS

     

    StateWide 2020 Virtual Annual Convention (Day 1)

    StateWide 2020 Virtual Annual Convention (Day 1)

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    October 13, 2020

    Our Annual Convention is just around the corner. This year will be a virtual format with ZOOM meetings and online streaming that you will be able to participate in using your computer, tablet or phone. Convention Schedule

    Convention is no charge for all StateWide members! Please see the Convention schedule for more details.  We are very excited to gather our community virtually this year and look forward to seeing you there!  REGISTER HERE

    Call Gail Myers at 518-703-2617 for more information or email statewide4@gmail.com.

  • - StateWide 2020 Virtual Annual Convention (Day 2)
    StateWide 2020 Virtual Annual Convention (Day 2)

    StateWide 2020 Virtual Annual Convention (Day 2)

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    October 14, 2020

    Our Annual Convention is just around the corner. This year will be a virtual format with ZOOM meetings and online streaming that you will be able to participate in using your computer, tablet or phone. Convention Schedule

    Convention is no charge for all StateWide members! Please see the Convention schedule for more details.  We are very excited to gather our community virtually this year and look forward to seeing you there!  REGISTER HERE

    Call Gail Myers at 518-703-2617 for more information or email statewide4@gmail.com.

     

  • - StateWide 2020 Virtual Annual Convention (Day 3)
    StateWide 2020 Virtual Annual Convention (Day 3)

    StateWide 2020 Virtual Annual Convention (Day 3)

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    October 15, 2020

    Our Annual Convention is just around the corner. This year will be a virtual format with ZOOM meetings and online streaming that you will be able to participate in using your computer, tablet or phone. Convention Schedule

    Convention is no charge for all StateWide members! Please see the Convention schedule for more details.  We are very excited to gather our community virtually this year and look forward to seeing you there!  REGISTER HERE

    Call Gail Myers at 518-703-2617 for more information or email statewide4@gmail.com.

  • - Tompkins County Chapter Town Halls - 125th Assembly District candidates to address Senior Issues
    Tompkins County Chapter Town Halls - 125th Assembly District candidates to address Senior Issues

    Tompkins County Chapter Town Halls - 125th Assembly District candidates to address Senior Issues

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    October 22, 2020

    The Tompkins County Chapter of StateWide invites you to attend two virtual town halls by the candidates running for the New York State 125th Assembly District representing Tompkins and Cortland counties.

    • Wednesday, October 21, 1-2 PM: Republican & Libertarian parties candidate, Matthew McIntyre. Watch video HERE (begins at the 3:45 mark)
    • Thursday, October 22, 1-2 PM Democrat & Working Families parties candidate, Anna Kelles.  Watch video HERE (begins at the 4:07 mark)

    The candidates will be responding to prepared questions about pending NYS legislation which they have reviewed. They are about issues that especially affect seniors--in housing, prescription coverage, home health care, education and the environment. There will also be time for responding to questions from the public that are submitted in advance to StateWide. Participants may begin connecting five minutes prior to the start of the town hall.

    • To connect via computer, register HERE.
    • To connect via phone, call 646 558 8656, Meeting ID 876 1512 0471#
    • If you have a question for the candidates, fill out the question form HERE.

    NY STATEWIDE SENIOR ACTION COUNCIL is a not-for-profit, non-partisan grassroots membership organization devoted to advocating for seniors and promoting senior issues to our elected representatives in Albany.

  • - NYC Chapter Meeting - November
    NYC Chapter Meeting - November

    NYC Chapter Meeting - November

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    November 9, 2020

    For more information click on this link: NYC Chapter Meeting Notice November 2020

  • - Saratoga Chapter Meeting - November
    Saratoga Chapter Meeting - November

    Saratoga Chapter Meeting - November

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    November 19, 2020

    If you missed the November Saratoga Chapter Meeting, you can view a recording of the presentations HERE.

    Speakers: Joelle Monaco, MBA, Director of Outreach and Business Engagement, Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc. (MHANYS)

    Adrienne Slayko, Counselor, Mobile Crisis

     

     

    2PM - 4PM

     

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