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Medicare Fraud Prevention Week, June 1-5, raises awareness of actions everyone can take to prevent fraud. Visit https://t.co/NZMuVkxu1K to learn how Howard County's Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) assists beneficiaries to prevent, detect and report Medicare fraud and abuse. #MFPW

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#HoCoCommunity's Office of the Local Children’s Board invites Howard County high school students to a 2-day Youth Leadership Development for Equity workshop, June 22 - 23, 10am to 3pm at The Meeting House, 5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia. Register at https://t.co/PkcFnB9VrR.

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15 shines a light on protecting older adults from abuse, including social media scams (https://t.co/6qS8n6ix9r). #HoCoAging partners with @HoCoConsumer all year to spread awareness of fraud, scams, and identity theft. #HoCoCommunity #WEAAD

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School's (almost) out but #HoCo Community's Office of Children and Families (OCF) support for Howard County families & children continues all summer. View the June issue of OCF's newsletter, the Parent Pages, to learn more at https://t.co/AhtPYattp2. #HoCoChildrenandFamilies

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School's (almost) out but #HoCo Community's Office of Children and Families' (OCF) support for Howard County families & children continues all summer. View the June issue of OCF's newsletter, the Parent Pages, to learn more at https://t.co/AhtPYattp2. #HoCoChildrenandFamilies

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Bring the whole family to honor Howard County Veterans at Good Vibes and Voices! Join #HoCommunity's Office of Veterans and Military Families at Rockburn Park on June 4, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., for free music, games, food & resources! Details: https://t.co/keV1XhVzwD #HoCoVeterans

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Did you know prevention starts with education?

#HoCoHumanTraffickingPrevention offers free HT101 trainings to help educators, employers and community groups recognize and understand the realities of human trafficking.

Request a training: https://t.co/mexY1qDfd7

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A reminder for our #HoCoCommunity:

All Howard County Government offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. For more information about specific buildings and services for Monday, visit https://t.co/9mzhO2H1Xy.

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#HoCoAging presents A Grand Day Out: Eras Pop Dance Party!

Grandparents and special adults are invited to dance, make friendship bracelets and create memories with their grandchildren on this #HCPSS day off from school.

May 27, $5 to register: https://t.co/AleOyRRJM9

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Celebrate National Senior Health & Fitness Day with #HoCoAging!

Come to Bain 50+ Center next Wednesday for FREE fitness classes including Cardio Kickboxing, Yoga, Strength & Balance and more. Already love our programs? Bring a friend for free! Register: https://t.co/pukOpHpCAg

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Taking care of another adult and in need of resources and support? Join #HoCoAging for the next Resources and Care Connections. Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month, 5:30-7 p.m., @ the loan closet.

To register, contact Kim Flash at 410-313-3668 or [email protected]

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Parenting doesn’t come with a manual, but #HoCoChildrenandFamilies offers FREE virtual workshops to help parents and caregivers build practical parenting tools. Register today!

This month’s featured workshops:
May 21- https://t.co/xqzYpD7DY4
May 26- https://t.co/5b47esZbdM

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Last month, #HoCoHumanTraffickingPrevention presented at the Maryland Crime Victims’ Rights Conference on how financial abuse is used in trafficking and how partnerships can support survivor recovery and prevention efforts.

Learn more about our efforts: https://t.co/exESyNegoU

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Did you know #HoCoAging offers FREE workshops to help support individuals and families impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia?

There’s still time to register for one or both upcoming workshops (May 14 and May 27). Learn more: https://t.co/vkBNnMOYw9

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Honor those who served and the families beside them. Join the dedication of the Howard County Veterans and Military Families Monument, Thursday, May 14, 11 a.m., Vivian C. “Millie” Bailey Park. Learn more: https://t.co/7H9vY9qtNR

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Mother’s Day may be over, but the celebration can keep blooming.

Join #HoCoAging & partner eMerge, Inc. on May 13 at North Laurel 50+ Center for a flower sale featuring plants and hanging baskets grown by eMerge residents.

https://t.co/5r7u8zq5tk

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One week ago, nearly 500 community members joined #HoCoAging for OAI: Your Circle of Connection to celebrate connection and healthy aging.

Thank you to our sponsors and exhibitors for helping make this #OlderAmericansMonth event such a success. See you next year! #HoCoCommunity

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Early childhood educators in #HoCoCommunity—looking to better support young learners?

Join #HoCoChildrenandFamilies Infant & Toddler workshops to learn practical strategies you can use right away. Multiple sessions May 19-27, $5.

Learn more & register: https://t.co/YjxVAk8HKx

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April was Month of the Military Child, and #HoCoVeteransandFamilies was proud to celebrate military kids and families across #HoCoCommunity.

From Purple Up Day to honoring 80 enlistees and other family events, thank you for helping us recognize their strength and resilience.

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Over 50 and thinking about your next move?

Experience never goes out of style. Join #HoCoAging and the Jewish Council for the Aging at the Virtual 50+ Employment Expo.

May 7, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. (virtual)
Register: https://t.co/si9791hTTL