Thursday, May 29, 2008
2008 Governor's Aging Awards
Jeannette Higgenbotham and I attended the Governor's Aging Awards program in Annapolis, Maryland. The event was held at the historic Bates High School (which I attended). The highlight of the day was retired White House correspondent Helen Thomas's speech after receiving a life-time achievement award from Governor O'Malley.
2008 Statewide Aging Meeting
The Secretary of Aging, Gloria Lawlah, The Maryland Commission on Aging, the Chairs of county Aging Commissions/Committees along with ohter stakeholders met in Howard County to discuss short-term and long-term goals for the senior community in Maryland. Jeannette Higgenbothem accompanied me to this important meeting.