Commission on Aging
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
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!
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]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)
Latest Board News
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
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
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
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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