Meals on Wheels Director of Operations David Roberts, third from
left, accepts a $1,000 donation check from Houston Area
Continuity of Care, being extended by HACOC President Honey
Leveen. Other HACOC Board members are, from left, Christy
Medlin, Barbara Spangenberg, Dana Little, Doris Brand, Cheryl
Thomas and Sondra Wiedenfeld. HACOC donates from its
discretionary fund to offer support to area nonprofit community
organizations. Learn more about Meals on Wheels, a program of
Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston, at their site
www.imgh.org or phone 713.533.4900.
left, accepts a $1,000 donation check from Houston Area
Continuity of Care, being extended by HACOC President Honey
Leveen. Other HACOC Board members are, from left, Christy
Medlin, Barbara Spangenberg, Dana Little, Doris Brand, Cheryl
Thomas and Sondra Wiedenfeld. HACOC donates from its
discretionary fund to offer support to area nonprofit community
organizations. Learn more about Meals on Wheels, a program of
Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston, at their site
www.imgh.org or phone 713.533.4900.
At the February 17 meeting, 2008 HACOC
President Christy Medlin, left, was recognized
for her many years of contributions to the
organization, pictured with 2009-2010
President Honey Leveen,
President Christy Medlin, left, was recognized
for her many years of contributions to the
organization, pictured with 2009-2010
President Honey Leveen,
At the HACOC January 20, 2009
monthly meeting are from left 2008
President Christy Medlin; Barbara
Melnik, Director of the Harris County
Foster Grandparents Program; and
2009 President Honey Leveen. Ms.
Melnik accepted a $500 donation from
HACOC to benefit the program,
which provides low income seniors
with meaningful volunteer and
community service activities. Click
here to learn more about Foster
Grandparents.
monthly meeting are from left 2008
President Christy Medlin; Barbara
Melnik, Director of the Harris County
Foster Grandparents Program; and
2009 President Honey Leveen. Ms.
Melnik accepted a $500 donation from
HACOC to benefit the program,
which provides low income seniors
with meaningful volunteer and
community service activities. Click
here to learn more about Foster
Grandparents.
| Many thanks to HACOC February 17 presenter, Brenda Carr, then Director of Care Management Services at Cameo Caregivers, for a stimulating and insightful program on “The Consummate Professional." She is now Community Relations Director at Hearthstone Assisted Living. |
| February 17, outgoing HACOC Treasurer Dana Little, left, was honored for her long service to the organization, shown here with President Honey Leveen. Dana served as Treasurer for seven years. |
March 17 presenter, Gary
Matthews,introduced us to the
Brookwood Community Center.
See their website at
http://www.brookwoodcommunity.org/
Matthews,introduced us to the
Brookwood Community Center.
See their website at
http://www.brookwoodcommunity.org/
HACOC Board member Dixie
Turner, RN, introduced
speaker Gary Matthews
at the March 17 monthly
meetin.g
.
Turner, RN, introduced
speaker Gary Matthews
at the March 17 monthly
meetin.g
.
April 21 guest speaker Ruth Wagner, LMSW-
ACHP-SW, presented a fine program entitled
“Mindfulness in Death: The Gift of Balance".
Ruth, who works with the hospice program at
Silverado, is shown on the right, with Sharon
Wortsman of Brazos Presbyterian Homes, Inc.,
Bayou Manor, which sponsored the April meeting
with the Hallmark. Special appreciation goes
also to Belmont Village for sponsoring the
delicious desserts at this meeting.
ACHP-SW, presented a fine program entitled
“Mindfulness in Death: The Gift of Balance".
Ruth, who works with the hospice program at
Silverado, is shown on the right, with Sharon
Wortsman of Brazos Presbyterian Homes, Inc.,
Bayou Manor, which sponsored the April meeting
with the Hallmark. Special appreciation goes
also to Belmont Village for sponsoring the
delicious desserts at this meeting.
Many thanks to May 19 speaker, Jessica Jenkins, left,
Public Affairs Specialist for the Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services, who presented a fine program on what
Medicare beneficiaries need to know about benefits and
resources before a crisis strikes. Also shown, from left, are
Honey Leveen, HACOC President, Cindy Hartman, Owner
of C&S Healthcare Services, and Gloria Orsak, Director of
Marketing and Care Manager of C&S. Appreciation goes
to C&S for sponsoring the May 19 meeting.
Public Affairs Specialist for the Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services, who presented a fine program on what
Medicare beneficiaries need to know about benefits and
resources before a crisis strikes. Also shown, from left, are
Honey Leveen, HACOC President, Cindy Hartman, Owner
of C&S Healthcare Services, and Gloria Orsak, Director of
Marketing and Care Manager of C&S. Appreciation goes
to C&S for sponsoring the May 19 meeting.
Many thanks to June 16 speaker,
Larry A. Spitzberg, Ph.D., O.D.,
F.A.A.O., Director of the Houston
Low Vision Center, who detailed
essential facts about macular
degeneration. Dr. Spitzberg related
news of intriguing research and
treatment progress for the disorder.
HACOC President Honey Leveen
is seen introducing the guest
speaker.
Larry A. Spitzberg, Ph.D., O.D.,
F.A.A.O., Director of the Houston
Low Vision Center, who detailed
essential facts about macular
degeneration. Dr. Spitzberg related
news of intriguing research and
treatment progress for the disorder.
HACOC President Honey Leveen
is seen introducing the guest
speaker.
At the June 16 meting. Karl
Brunig of Christal Vision
demonstrated versatile and
innovative devices to aid the
visually impaired which offer
opportunities for individuals
to return to school and the
workforce.
Brunig of Christal Vision
demonstrated versatile and
innovative devices to aid the
visually impaired which offer
opportunities for individuals
to return to school and the
workforce.
Appreciation goes to July 21
speaker, Marilyn Swick, BA,
RPSGT, Chief Operating
Officer of The Houston Sleep
Center. Her fine program
detailed many types of sleep
disorders and the hazards of
non-treatment for such
illnesses. She also elaborated
on diagnostic methods and
treatments for a variety of
sleep related problems.
speaker, Marilyn Swick, BA,
RPSGT, Chief Operating
Officer of The Houston Sleep
Center. Her fine program
detailed many types of sleep
disorders and the hazards of
non-treatment for such
illnesses. She also elaborated
on diagnostic methods and
treatments for a variety of
sleep related problems.
Special appreciation goes to August 2009 presenter,
Jane Bavineau, Executive Director, Care For Elders,
Vice President, Sheltering Arms (right), for her fine
presentation on the state legislative process which
impacts elders as well as highlights of relevant national
issues. She shared with the audience some of the less
known challenges experienced in working to improve
life for the aging population and related means by which
all of us can become more involved. Lynda Coker
(shown left), is currently a student intern who detailed
some of the new laws passed by the Texas Legislature in
2009.
Jane Bavineau, Executive Director, Care For Elders,
Vice President, Sheltering Arms (right), for her fine
presentation on the state legislative process which
impacts elders as well as highlights of relevant national
issues. She shared with the audience some of the less
known challenges experienced in working to improve
life for the aging population and related means by which
all of us can become more involved. Lynda Coker
(shown left), is currently a student intern who detailed
some of the new laws passed by the Texas Legislature in
2009.
HACOC welcomed as our September 15 guest
speaker, Amity Overall-Laib, M.A., who is
Access and Assistance Coordinator,
Managing Local Ombudsman,H-GAC/Area
Agency on Aging. Her presentation,
"Creative Expression at Any Age: Three
programs to ignite resident memories," was
most enlightening for our HACOC audience.
speaker, Amity Overall-Laib, M.A., who is
Access and Assistance Coordinator,
Managing Local Ombudsman,H-GAC/Area
Agency on Aging. Her presentation,
"Creative Expression at Any Age: Three
programs to ignite resident memories," was
most enlightening for our HACOC audience.
Many thanks to The Buckingham for sponsorship of the
October 20 HACOC meeting. Shown left to right: Pam
Rakestraw, Buckingham Senior Living Counselor;
Robin Baschnagel, Buckingham Associate Executive
Director; HACOC President Honey Leveen; October
20 speaker and special grief counselor Beryl
Kaminsky; and Gillian Hill, Buckingham Community
Relations Manager.
October 20 HACOC meeting. Shown left to right: Pam
Rakestraw, Buckingham Senior Living Counselor;
Robin Baschnagel, Buckingham Associate Executive
Director; HACOC President Honey Leveen; October
20 speaker and special grief counselor Beryl
Kaminsky; and Gillian Hill, Buckingham Community
Relations Manager.
The November 17 HACOC
meeting featured Jim Monahan,
M.Ed., Silverado Administrator,
who described hospice care in
China with many fine photos
from his six trips to visit
facilities and participate in
international conferences. He
has consulted for the Chinese in
developing their hospice system.
meeting featured Jim Monahan,
M.Ed., Silverado Administrator,
who described hospice care in
China with many fine photos
from his six trips to visit
facilities and participate in
international conferences. He
has consulted for the Chinese in
developing their hospice system.
Special thanks to December 15, 2009 speaker
Scott Poteet, Employment Preparation
Specialist at Interfaith Ministries For Greater
Houston, Refugee Services Program See their
site at http://www.imgh.org/index.asp His
program, "Extending Hospitality to the World's
Refugees: Challenges and Opportunities",
revealed the major role Houston plays in
assisting refugees to adapt to American life and
the complexities facing the newcomers and
those who aid them. Shown above, HACOC
President Honey Leveen, (left) presents a
contribution to the program from the HACOC
Discretionary Fund. See more Discretionary
Fund recipients at the bottom of this page.
Scott Poteet, Employment Preparation
Specialist at Interfaith Ministries For Greater
Houston, Refugee Services Program See their
site at http://www.imgh.org/index.asp His
program, "Extending Hospitality to the World's
Refugees: Challenges and Opportunities",
revealed the major role Houston plays in
assisting refugees to adapt to American life and
the complexities facing the newcomers and
those who aid them. Shown above, HACOC
President Honey Leveen, (left) presents a
contribution to the program from the HACOC
Discretionary Fund. See more Discretionary
Fund recipients at the bottom of this page.
The December 2009 meeting included the HACOC Discretionary Fund contributions,
one of which went to Foster Grandparents, a program of the Jewish Community
Center of Houston. (1) Left photo: Program Director Barbara Melnik (left) received
a check from HACOC Treasurer Barbara Spangenberg.
(2) Right photo: Home Delivered Meals of Katy was represented by Program
Director Nevelynn Melendy (left), as HACOC Board Secretary Donna Moran
presented their contribution.
HACOC appreciation goes to January 19 speaker E. Peter Sabonghy, M.D., of
OneOrtho, who presented an enlightening program on advances in orthopedic
medicine, especially applicable to the aging population.
Shown at right is Guillermo Narvacan, Vice President of Business Development for
Inter-Active Healthcare, Inc. We thank their firm for sponsorship of the January
meeting. Shown center is HACOC President Honey Leveen.
OneOrtho, who presented an enlightening program on advances in orthopedic
medicine, especially applicable to the aging population.
Shown at right is Guillermo Narvacan, Vice President of Business Development for
Inter-Active Healthcare, Inc. We thank their firm for sponsorship of the January
meeting. Shown center is HACOC President Honey Leveen.