Commission on Aging

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Our Mission
The Commission on Aging will advise the Talbot County Council on issues affecting seniors and will advocate for change as needed; The Commission will do all things necessary or proper to promote the interests, well-being, and quality of life for senior citizens in Talbot County.

Our Vision
Enhance the Quality of Life for ALL seniors in Talbot County

Senior Resources and Tips

Senior Resources and Tips

There are plenty of resources available for our aging community. Take a look at some of our favorite resources and tips for seniors. 

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Join the Board!

The Commission on Aging has several vacancies. Serve your community with your expertise and apply to be on the Board today!

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Meeting Times

The Commission on Aging meets monthly on the second Wednesday of each month at 8:30 AM.  Meetings are open to the public and usually held at Brookletts Place, Talbot County Senior Center at 400 Brookletts Ave, Easton, MD. 

Current Members

  • Rachel Smith
    Chair
  • Jennifer Marchi
    Vice Chair
  • Pamela Lee Newcomb
    Co-Secretary
  • Carrie Ottey
    Co-Secretary
  • Megan Murray
    Treasurer
  • Amy Keller
    Member
  • Andy Hollis
    Member
  • Brenda Stone
    Member
  • Ellen Taggert
    Member
  • Grace Lyons
    Member
  • Jennifer Pierson
    Member
  • Kate Stinton
    Member
  • Kathlen Dormody
    Member
  • Megan Pinder
    Member
  • Sandra Wieland
    Member
  • Terry Satchell
    Member
  • Veda Gibson
    Member
  • Lynn Mielke
    Ex Officio, Talbot County Council
  • Childlene Brooks
    Ex Officio, Brookletts Place Senior Center
  • Herb Cain
    Ex Officio, Upper Shore Aging

Calendar

Upcoming Public Hearings/Meetings

  • Commission on Aging Meeting
    December 11 2024, 8:30am
    [details]

    Regular meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 8:30 AM.  Meetings are open to the public and usually held at Brookletts Place, Talbot County Senior Center at 400 Brookletts Ave, Easton, MD. Additional information can be found here

Upcoming Events

  • Senior Resource Fair
    May 21 2025, 11:00am
    [details]

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    Held annually, the Senior Resource Fair offers various valuable services and information for seniors and their families.

    The fair features a variety of essential services and activities, including balance checks, A1C tests, Hepatitis C tests, HIV tests, medication disposal, raffle prizes, and giveaways. Representatives from local vendors and members of the Commission on Aging are on hand to answer questions and provide information about available services in the area.

    Learn more: Projects and Events - Talbot County, Maryland

Meeting Minutes

Related Rules and Regulations

Bylaws (Updated 2012)

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Commission on Aging Welcomes Three New Members

11/27/2024
Category: Commission on Aging Partner Agencies

The Talbot County Commission on Aging (COA) is pleased to announce the addition of three new members: Andy Hollis, Kathleen Dormody, and Megan Pinder. These individuals bring a wealth of experience and passion for enhancing the quality of life for older adults in Talbot County.

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Talbot County Declares November as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month

Talbot County Declares November as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month

11/15/2024
Category: Commission on Aging County Council

In a united effort to address pressing social issues, the Talbot County Council has proclaimed November as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month. This initiative aims to bring attention to the severe and often hidden challenges faced by individuals and families experiencing hunger and/or homelessness, both locally and across the state of Maryland. The Council hopes to increase awareness, promote resources, and encourage community involvement in addressing these pervasive issues.

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A Small Way to Keep Dignity for Seniors: A Chat with Kate Stinton

A Small Way to Keep Dignity for Seniors: A Chat with Kate Stinton

09/12/2024
Category: Commission on Aging

It might be the last thing that most people would ponder, but a life with the unpredictable and embarrassing issues related to incontinuity is not uncommon. In Talbot County alone, almost one fourth of our senior population suffers from this condition, but the saddest fact is that half of that number, some 3,000 folks, must cope without the financial means to mediate the problem of having to "go."

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Talbot County Gets Its Very Own Senior Fair: A Chat with Jennifer Pierson and Jenna Marchi

Talbot County Gets Its Very Own Senior Fair: A Chat with Jennifer Pierson and Jenna Marchi

05/10/2024
Category: Commission on Aging

While Talbot County has had resource fairs in the past that have helped the senior community navigate health and government assistance programs, the Talbot County Commission on Aging decided this was the year they would catch up with other counties on the Mid-Shore and offer their very own resource fair devoted exclusively to seniors.

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