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  • 2025 Programs of Excellence - Modernizing Senior Centers
    Product not yet rated Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 02/19/2026 at 3:00 PM (EST)

    This webinar features the Modernizing Senior Centers category of NISC's 2025 Programs of Excellence. This broad award category highlights innovative programs, services, approaches, and strategies senior centers have used to “modernize” an aspect of their programs, operations, facility, workforce, resources, partnerships, policies, or research/evaluation that have created an impact. The emphasis in this category is on sustainable change in the senior center.

    Every year NCOA’s National Institute of Senior Centers honors outstanding efforts made by senior centers across the nation to offer innovative, creative, and impactful programs for older adults. Each program is proof of the important work that happens at senior centers. And these programs serve as models for senior center staff across the country to implement in their communities. Join us for our Programs of Excellence webinar series where we highlight each category with a presentation by a subject matter expert and the winning programs.

    This webinar features the Modernizing Senior Centers category. This broad award category highlights innovative programs, services, approaches, and strategies senior centers have used to “modernize” an aspect of their programs, operations, facility, workforce, resources, partnerships, policies, or research/evaluation that have created an impact. The emphasis in this category is on sustainable change in the senior center.

    In this webinar, participants will be able to:

    1. Highlight best practices from Programs of Excellence programs.

    2. Describe innovative, creative, and impactful programs for older adults.

    3. Analyze innovative ways senior centers have modernized an aspect of their programs, operations, facility, workforce, resources, partnerships, policies, or research/evaluation that have created an impact.

  • 2025 Programs of Excellence - Social & Support Services
    Product not yet rated Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 01/21/2026 at 3:00 PM (EST)

    This webinar features the Social & Support Services category of NISC's 2025 Programs of Excellence. This award category highlights innovative ways senior centers have addressed economic security and basic needs in their communities. Included are programs and strategies that might be one time or systemic. Special emphasis on strategies that expanded reach in terms of new partners, new participants, or increased engagement.

    Every year NCOA’s National Institute of Senior Centers honors outstanding efforts made by senior centers across the nation to offer innovative, creative, and impactful programs for older adults. Each program is proof of the important work that happens at senior centers. And these programs serve as models for senior center staff across the country to implement in their communities. Join us for our Programs of Excellence webinar series where we highlight each category with a presentation by a subject matter expert and the winning programs.

    This webinar features the Social & Support Services category. This award category highlights innovative ways senior centers have addressed economic security and basic needs in their communities. Included are programs and strategies that might be one time or systemic. Special emphasis on strategies that expanded reach in terms of new partners, new participants, or increased engagement.

    In this webinar, participants will be able to:

    1. Highlight best practices from Programs of Excellence programs.

    2. Describe innovative, creative, and impactful programs for older adults.

    3. Analyze innovative ways senior centers have addressed economic security and basic needs in their communities.

  • 2025 Programs of Excellence - Nutrition
    Product not yet rated Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 12/11/2025 at 3:00 PM (EST)

    This webinar features the Nutrition category of NISC's 2025 Programs of Excellence. This award category highlights programs that address the nutritional needs of older adults including and especially through direct food services. Special emphasis is on initiatives that have increased participation in senior nutrition program meals, improved nutrition status, increased access to food, or decreased malnutrition.

    Every year NCOA’s National Institute of Senior Centers honors outstanding efforts made by senior centers across the nation to offer innovative, creative, and impactful programs for older adults. Each program is proof of the important work that happens at senior centers. And these programs serve as models for senior center staff across the country to implement in their communities. Join us for our Programs of Excellence webinar series where we highlight each category with a presentation by a subject matter expert and the winning programs.

    This webinar features the Nutrition category. This award category highlights programs that address the nutritional needs of older adults including and especially through direct food services. Special emphasis is on initiatives that have increased participation in senior nutrition program meals, improved nutrition status, increased access to food, or decreased malnutrition.

    In this webinar, participants will be able to:

    1. Highlight best practices from Programs of Excellence programs.

    2. Describe innovative, creative, and impactful programs for older adults.

    3. Analyze innovative ways senior centers have addressed the nutritional needs of older adults.

  • Grand Rounds for Evidence-Based Program Providers
    Contains 61 Product(s)

    This 60-minute monthly workgroup from NCOA's Center for Healthy Aging will offer participants an opportunity to learn how Administration for Community Living (ACL) grantees are offering evidence-based programs since the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us to collaborate with others across the country, and ask questions to help your organization work towards offering and/or improving your evidence-based program virtual delivery. Find all Grand Round sessions here - https://connect.ncoa.org/grand-rounds-sessions

    This 60-minute monthly workgroup from NCOA's Center for Healthy Aging will offer participants an opportunity to learn how Administration for Community Living (ACL) grantees are offering evidence-based programs since the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us to collaborate with others across the country, and ask questions to help your organization work towards offering and/or improving your evidence-based program virtual delivery.

    Find all Grand Round sessions here - https://connect.ncoa.org/grand...

  • November Senior Center Peer Networking Group - Rural Communities
    Product not yet rated Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 11/20/2025 at 4:00 PM (EST)

    Join other senior center professionals to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities you face while serving rural communities. Ask questions, give advice, and connect with others.

    Join other senior center professionals to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities you face while serving rural communities. Ask questions, give advice, and connect with others.

    Lana Hillis

    Executive Director

    McMinnville Warren County Senior Center

    Lana Hillis is the Executive Director of the McMinnville Warren County Senior Center in the rural part of Middle Tennessee.  Lana has been the director of the Senior Center for the last six years. She currently serves on the National Institute of Seniors Centers, Vulnerable Adult Protective Investigation Team for the 31st Judicial District, an Advisory Member of Warren County Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Board, Warren County Health Council, and a Tennessee Ship Counselor. She has worked in the aging field over 13 years and volunteer numerous hours to help and served members of Warren County for many years. She enjoys spending time with her family and hopes one day to travel more. 

  • 2025 Programs of Excellence - Intergenerational
    Product not yet rated Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 11/12/2025 at 3:00 PM (EST)

    This webinar features the Intergenerational category of NISC's 2025 Programs of Excellence. This award category highlights programs that create opportunities for meaningful multigenerational engagement. While this always includes older adults, it might also include young children to adults. Programs in this category may include one-time events or new frameworks for operations. Special emphasis on strategies that expanded reach in terms of new partners, new participants, or increased engagement.

    Every year NCOA’s National Institute of Senior Centers honors outstanding efforts made by senior centers across the nation to offer innovative, creative, and impactful programs for older adults. Each program is proof of the important work that happens at senior centers. And these programs serve as models for senior center staff across the country to implement in their communities. Join us for our Programs of Excellence webinar series where we highlight each category with a presentation by a subject matter expert and the winning programs.

    This webinar features the Intergenerational category. This award category highlights programs that create opportunities for meaningful multigenerational engagement. While this always includes older adults, it might also include young children to adults. Programs in this category may include one-time events or new frameworks for operations. Special emphasis on strategies that expanded reach in terms of new partners, new participants, or increased engagement.

    In this webinar, participants will be able to:

    1. Highlight best practices from Programs of Excellence programs.

    2. Describe innovative, creative, and impactful programs for older adults.

    3. Analyze innovative ways senior centers have created opportunities for meaningful multigenerational engagement

  • 2025 Programs of Excellence Webinar Series
    Product not yet rated Contains 7 Product(s)

    Every year NCOA’s National Institute of Senior Centers honors outstanding efforts made by senior centers across the nation to offer innovative, creative, and impactful programs for older adults. Each program is proof of the important work that happens at senior centers. And these programs serve as models for senior center staff across the country to implement in their communities. Join us for our Programs of Excellence webinar series where we highlight each category with a presentation by a subject matter expert and the winning programs.

    Every year NCOA’s National Institute of Senior Centers honors outstanding efforts made by senior centers across the nation to offer innovative, creative, and impactful programs for older adults. Each program is proof of the important work that happens at senior centers. And these programs serve as models for senior center staff across the country to implement in their communities. Join us for our Programs of Excellence webinar series where we highlight each category with a presentation by a subject matter expert and the winning programs.

  • Benefits Enrollment Center RFP Informational Session
    Product not yet rated Contains 3 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 11/12/2025 at 2:00 PM (EST)

    Benefits Enrollment Center RFP Informational Session

    This informational webinar is intended for prospective applicants for the Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC) grant. Participants will get an overview of the grant goals and application process, and have an opportunity to ask questions related to the open Request for Proposals (RFP). 

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    Jennifer Teague

    Director, Health Coverage and Benefits

    National Council on Aging

    Jen Teague is the Director for Health Coverage and Benefits at NCOA. She has over 15 years of experience working on behalf of older adults and their families. Jen’s previous roles have included working with the North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services, overseeing adult protective services and managing local non-profit organizations.  She has significant experience working with community-based organization (CBO) committees, taskforces, and providing education, information and resources to older adults, key stakeholders, and elected officials. Jen states her passion is ensuring that older adults can access services and supports that allow them to age with dignity and choice. Jen has a Masters degree in Community Counseling and a Bachelors degree in Sociology both from Appalachian State University.

    Rosalind Newsholme

    Program Associate, Center for Economic Well-Being

    NCOA

    Rosalind Newsholme joined NCOA in November 2023, and serves as the primary point of contact for the Benefits Enrollment Centers in the Western Region.  She has over 10 years of experience supporting and advocating on behalf of older adults.  Ros’ previous work focused on helping older adults to understand, apply for and appeal public benefits decisions relating to Medicare, MSP, LIS, Medicaid, food security and affordable housing.  Ros is passionate about working to increase access to life-changing benefits.  She has a Juris Doctor Degree from the Penn State Dickinson School of Law and a Bachelors Degree in Communication and Sociology from Muhlenberg College, both in Pennsylvania.  Ros is British-American and moved to the United States from England and South Africa as a child.

    Jessalyn Cali

    Program Associate, Center for Economic Well-Being

    National Council on Aging

    Jessie joined NCOA in August 2023, and serves as the primary point of contact for the Benefits Enrollment Centers in the Northeast. Her previous work focused on the experiences of beneficiaries enrolling in WIC, SNAP, and Medicaid, and she is passionate about working to increase access to benefits that promote health and economic security. She has her bachelor's degree in Health Policy from Cornell University. 

  • Savvy Saving Seniors Financial Education Webinar Series
    Product not yet rated Contains 2 Product(s)

    This two-part webinar series will explore the Savvy Saving Seniors financial education curriculum, a valuable resource designed to help older adults strengthen their financial well-being and protect themselves from common scams. The series will cover two key modules: “Becoming Resource-FULL with the Help of Benefits and Peace of Mind Savings” and “Steps to Avoid Scams.”

    This two-part webinar series will explore the Savvy Saving Seniors financial education curriculum, a valuable resource designed to help older adults strengthen their financial well-being and protect themselves from common scams. The series will cover two key modules: “Becoming Resource-FULL with the Help of Benefits and Peace of Mind Savings” and “Steps to Avoid Scams.” 

    Tailored for professionals who serve older adults, these sessions will follow a train-the-trainer approach, equipping participants to integrate the curriculum into their work, promote financial literacy, and encourage proactive financial planning. Participants will also gain access to two comprehensive facilitator toolkits—complete with facilitator guides, presentation templates, and participant handbooks—that equip professionals with the knowledge and tools to host interactive workshops in their own communities. By the end of the series, participants will be able to effectively deliver this curriculum, empowering older adults to build money management skills and safeguard their resources against scams.  

    By the end of this webinar series, participants will be able to: 

    1. Deliver and integrate the Savvy Saving Seniors curriculum into their programs with older adults to promote financial education and proactive financial planning. 
    2. Use the provided facilitator toolkits (guides, templates, handbooks) to plan and host interactive workshops. 
    3. Enhance their capacity to empower older adults in making informed financial decisions and protecting their resources from common scams. 

  • 2025 Programs of Excellence - Technology, Virtual & Hybrid
    Product not yet rated Contains 1 Component(s)

    This webinar features the Technology, Virtual & Hybrid category of NISC's 2025 Programs of Excellence. This award category highlights programs that have engaged older adults in virtual or hybrid (both online and in-person) programming. This category can include instructional programs, programs using technology, and assistance programs that support access.

    Every year NCOA’s National Institute of Senior Centers honors outstanding efforts made by senior centers across the nation to offer innovative, creative, and impactful programs for older adults. Each program is proof of the important work that happens at senior centers. And these programs serve as models for senior center staff across the country to implement in their communities. Join us for our Programs of Excellence webinar series where we highlight each category with a presentation by a subject matter expert and the winning programs.

    This webinar features the Technology, Virtual & Hybrid category. This award category highlights programs that have engaged older adults in virtual or hybrid (both online and in-person) programming. This category can include instructional programs, programs using technology, and assistance programs that support access.

    In this webinar, participants will be able to:

    1. Highlight best practices from Programs of Excellence programs.

    2. Describe innovative, creative, and impactful programs for older adults.

    3. Analyze innovative ways senior centers have engaged older adults in virtual or hybrid programming.

    Lana Hillis

    Executive Director

    McMinnville Warren County Senior Center

    Lana Hillis is the Executive Director of the McMinnville Warren County Senior Center in the rural part of Middle Tennessee.  Lana has been the director of the Senior Center for the last six years. She currently serves on the National Institute of Seniors Centers, Vulnerable Adult Protective Investigation Team for the 31st Judicial District, an Advisory Member of Warren County Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Board, Warren County Health Council, and a Tennessee Ship Counselor. She has worked in the aging field over 13 years and volunteer numerous hours to help and served members of Warren County for many years. She enjoys spending time with her family and hopes one day to travel more. 

    Joseph (Joey) Rolandelli

    Assistant Director

    Catonsville Senior Center

    Joseph (Joey) Rolandelli is the current Assistant Director of the Catonsville Senior Center and former Director of the online OPAL Center for the Baltimore County Department of Aging with a passion for creating engaging experiences and fostering community connections. With 7 years of experience in the field, he has demonstrated a knack for developing entertaining, educational, and inclusive programs that cater to diverse audiences.

    With a genuine commitment to enriching lives through meaningful activities, Joey is dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging and well-being in the communities he serves. He believes that every individual deserves access to opportunities for personal growth, social connection, and fun.

    Chasity Wiener

    Director

    OPAL Senior Center

    Chasity Wiener comes to OPAL with a deep passion for nurturing community, connection, and the holistic well-being of older adults. A Baltimore native, she’s spent her career weaving together her background in leadership, chaplaincy, and creative programming to help people embrace aging with curiosity, compassion, and joy.

    As OPAL’s new Director, Chasity is committed to expanding opportunities for lifelong learning, reducing isolation, and fostering meaningful relationships—even in a virtual world. When she’s not building programs for OPAL, you’ll likely find her tending her garden, adventuring with her family, or enjoying a much-needed cup of strong coffee (her household basically runs on caffeine, grace, and hugs).

    Terri Baltimore

    Tour Guide

    Macedonia FACE

    Terri Baltimore is a graduate of Duquesne University and has over 30 years of experience working in the non-profit sector. She is a tour guide, introducing national, international, and local visitors to the Historic Hill District, one of Pittsburgh’s storied African American neighborhoods. Past projects include: The Greenprint, the Hill District’s award-winning green plan; the development of August Wilson Park and The Dot Talley Center; and public art projects. Previous affiliations include: the Ujamaa Collective, the August Wilson House, Leadership Pittsburgh, Inc. and Inaugural Pathways Community Fellow at the Center for Engaged Teaching and Research, Duquesne University.

    Justin LeWinter

    Adult Engagement Services Program Director

    Macedonia FACE

    Justin LeWinter is a nonprofit leader with over a decade of experience advancing services that help older adults age in place. He has led initiatives that address digital literacy, social isolation, and access to care, and helped secure the Hill District’s designation as an Age-Friendly Neighborhood. As Adult Services Program Director at Macedonia FACE, he has guided major expansion of senior services, including pandemic-era adaptations and innovative service models that continue to shape the field. He has presented at regional and national convenings, including the University of Pittsburgh Community Engaged Scholarship Forum and the Find Help Connect Summit, sharing lessons from the Hillman Foundation–funded Wise Neighbor project. Justin also serves on the Pennsylvania Association of Senior Centers Board of Directors, the Inform USA Advisory Council for the Commonwealth, and regional coalitions focused on aging and digital access. He holds an M.S. from St. John’s University, a B.S. from Penn State, and a leadership credential from Temple University, and is committed to equity, partnership, and building sustainable systems of support for older adults and their communities.

    Dr. Kuo-Ting (Tim) Huang

    Assistant Professor in the School of Computing and Information

    University of Pittsburgh

    Dr. Kuo-Ting (Tim) Huang is an Assistant Professor in the School of Computing and Information at the University of Pittsburgh. His research explores how immersive and emerging technologies can advance health equity, cultural heritage preservation, and community engagement. He collaborates closely with local partners in Pittsburgh’s Hill District to design virtual reality and AI-based interventions that address displacement, aging, and health disparities.

    Rachael Webster

    Senior Center Supervisor

    Macedonia FACE

    Rachael Webster has spent her career working in education and the nonprofit sector. She earned her BA in Professional Writing from Carlow University and her Masters in the Art of Teaching from Chatham University. Throughout her career, Rachael has been driven to make the world a more just and peaceful world. In her role as an educator, she tirelessly advocated for her students and worked to eliminate the school-to-prison pipeline by meeting her students where they were and providing them with the confidence and knowledge to grow into educated and engaged adults. When she left teaching, Rachael moved into her current role as Senior Center Supervisor. She loves that every day provides an opportunity to make the world a better place one interaction at a time. Outside of education and nonprofit, Rachael has edited several published books, including an award winning Holocaust memoir.