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<DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>Yasmin Reyazuddin </FONT></DIV>
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style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Looking for a job but drawing a
blank? <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Discover the hidden job market, and
develop personal job search plans. <I>The Career Gateway! </I>features
small classes, a long-term mentor, 30 hours of training over two weeks, and
valuable take-home materials. Cost: $75. <I><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">The next session begins March 12 and space is
limited, so sign up</SPAN> <SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">now</SPAN>. </I>For more information,
call 301-255-4200/4215, click <A href="http://www.accessjca.org/"
target=_blank><FONT color=#800080>here</FONT></A> to visit our web site or email
<A href="mailto:JCAUniversity@AccessJCA.org"
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<P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Social Security
Update<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Learn about recent changes, reporting
responsibilities, survivors’ benefits and the latest on Medicare. Montgomery
County Public Libraries and Social Security Administration will host this
seminar on Wednesday, March 14 from </SPAN><st1:time Hour="11" Minute="0"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">11:00 a.m. - 12:00
p.m.</SPAN></st1:time><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> at
Rockville Memorial Library, </SPAN><st1:Street><st1:address><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">21 Maryland
Ave.</SPAN></st1:address></st1:Street><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> in </SPAN><st1:City><st1:place><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Rockville</SPAN></st1:place></st1:City><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">. Phone 240-777-0140. For
more information about this program, please contact Diana Varela at
877-512-3848, ext 20861. </SPAN></P>
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style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Tools to Help You Get Ready for
Retirement<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Montgomery County Public Libraries and
Social Security Administration will also host this seminar on Wednesday, March
14 from </SPAN><st1:time Hour="17" Minute="0"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">5:00 p.m. - 6:00
p.m.</SPAN></st1:time><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> at
Rockville Memorial Library, </SPAN><st1:Street><st1:address><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">21 Maryland
Ave.</SPAN></st1:address></st1:Street><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> in </SPAN><st1:City><st1:place><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Rockville</SPAN></st1:place></st1:City><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">. Phone: 240-777-0140.
Learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply for benefits as well as
the pros and cons of receiving benefits early.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> For more information about this program, please
contact Diana Varela at 877-512-3848, ext 20861.
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<P><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">National Consumer Protection
Week<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The Montgomery
County Office of Consumer Protection recently celebrated National Consumer
Protection Week. Click <A
href="http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ocptmpl.asp?url=/content/ocp/ncpw/ncpw_main.asp">here</A>
or call 240-777-3636 for ideas on how to protect your privacy, avoid identity
theft, and avoid other frauds and scams.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Filling
the Gaps in Pain Care<BR></SPAN></B><STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Scholarships
are available</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> for "Filling the
Gaps in Pain Care", an 8-week evidenced-based program designed for people
with pain and their families. Research shows that participants improve their
ability to manage chronic pain, resulting in an increased sense of well-being
and improved quality of life. The next session will start on 27 March and will
run until 11 May on Fridays from </SPAN><st1:time Hour="9" Minute="30"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">9:30 am</SPAN></st1:time><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> to </SPAN><st1:time Hour="12" Minute="0"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">12:00 pm</SPAN></st1:time><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">. All participants must register and be interviewed.
Fee is $250 for non-members and $225 for members. For more
information, click <A
href="http://www.painconnection.org/">here</A>. <BR><BR></SPAN><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Better Breathing for a Better
Life</SPAN></B><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">As part of the Wheaton Monday Speakers Series, Elsie
Ferguson, PhD will address this topic on <STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">March</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"> 26, </SPAN></SPAN><st1:time Hour="13" Minute="15"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">1:15-2:45 pm</SPAN></st1:time><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> at
</SPAN><st1:place><st1:PlaceName><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Holiday</SPAN></st1:PlaceName><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN><st1:PlaceType><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Park</SPAN></st1:PlaceType><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN><st1:PlaceName><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Senior</SPAN></st1:PlaceName><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN><st1:PlaceType><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Center</SPAN></st1:PlaceType></st1:place><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">, </SPAN><st1:address><st1:Street><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">3950 Ferrara
Drive</SPAN></st1:Street><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">,
</SPAN><st1:City><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Wheaton</SPAN></st1:City><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">, </SPAN><st1:State><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Maryland</SPAN></st1:State><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN><st1:PostalCode><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">20906</SPAN></st1:PostalCode></st1:address><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">. Phone: 240-777-4999 (directions
only). For more information, click <A
href="http://www.painconnection.org/">here</A>. <BR><BR></SPAN><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Free Retreat </SPAN></B><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">for
Qualified Blind and Low Vision Adults 55 & Over </SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Blind Industries and
Services of Maryland (BISM) host this Silver Retreat in
</SPAN><st1:City><st1:place><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Baltimore</SPAN></st1:place></st1:City><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">June 5 to 8 2012. Qualified blind and low vision
adults 55 & over are invited to learn independent living skills such as
Braille/communication, cane travel, computer and adapted technology, and
adjustment to blindness. Participants will also enjoy social activities, product
demos and peer support. Hotel accommodations, meals, and activities
included. For details, contact Andy McIver or Ruth Sager at 410-737-2648
or 410-737-2649 or <A
href="https://ext01.montgomerycountymd.gov/Local%20Settings/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/Content.Outlook/ZS9O50VH/amciver@bism.org">amciver@bism.org</A>
<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>and <A
href="https://ext01.montgomerycountymd.gov/Local%20Settings/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/Content.Outlook/ZS9O50VH/rsager@bism.org">rsager@bism.org</A>.
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p><FONT
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style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p><FONT
size=1><SPAN lang=EN>National efforts to draw attention to the importance of
exercise and fitness activities for those over the age of 55, stop receiving
junk mail and learn about the Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County.
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href="http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ccmtmpl.asp?url=/content/cableOffice/CCM/schedule.asp"><FONT
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size=1><STRONG>Where to Watch:</STRONG> Comcast and RCN channel 6; Verizon
channel 30; or On-Demand at the County's website by clicking </FONT><A
href="http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/codtmpl.asp?url=/content/CableOffice/CCM/cod/OnDemand.asp&Pname=Seniors%20Today"><FONT
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