Broward Coalition on Aging
Working Together to Improve the Quality of Life for Seniors
Monthly Meetings
BCOA holds two (2) meetings each month
Networking & Education Meeting
Held on the 2nd Thursday each month on Zoom
Optional informal networking starts at 8:15am
Meetings run at 8:30am – 10:00am
Meetings include:
Connections, Networking, Camaraderie, Zoom Chat,
Self-Introductions and an Educational Presentation on an Elder Issue or a topic of Professional Development
Live & In-Person Gatherings
Held on varied days and times and locations
Meetings include:
Connections, Networking, Camaraderie, Self-Introductions, Food & Drinks, and Socializing.
First-Time Guests may be invited depending on the location
Look for monthly emails with a registration link. If you are not yet a BCOA Member,
Click to JOIN BCOA
NEXT MEETING: Thu May 8, 2025
BCOA Monthly Virtual
Networking & Education Meeting
Connections, Networking, Camaraderie, Zoom Chat, Self-Introductions,
Educational Presentation
Building Joyful Caregiver Experiences with Humility, Hope, and Humor
About The Program
We build a variety of things throughout our lives and careers, but few of us actually think about Building Joyful Caregiver Experiences for those we care for. Using the concepts of humility, hope and humor Loretta will help participants focus on their values and joyful practices to build outstanding caregiver experiences for their loved ones or residents.
About The Presenter
Loretta Woodward Veney
Author, Inspirational Speaker, and Certified LEGO Serious Play Facilitator
Loretta Woodward Veney was born in Washington D.C. where she spent the first quarter of her life before moving to Maryland after marrying her wonderful husband Tim. For almost thirty years, Loretta has been a security management professional, speaking throughout the US and Europe and teaching thousands of students.
A motivational speaker and trainer, Loretta has delivered more than 300 speeches and presentations on dementia and caregiving since 2014, and she offers a wealth of information, encouragement and humor to her audiences. Throughout her life Loretta has chronicled family events through journals, photos, and videos, seeking to capture every moment. Her documentation came in very handy in 2006 after her beloved mother Doris became the first female in the family to suffer from dementia.
Loretta began learning everything about the disease, becoming a fierce advocate for her Mom in the process. Loretta and her Mom have been featured in articles in Psychology Today, The Washington Post, The NY Times, AARP Caregiver Stories, as well as a PBS special entitled Alzheimer’s the Caregiver’s Perspective. In 2019, Loretta was selected as Trailblazer of the Year by Johns Hopkins Medicine. Loretta is the author of “Being My Mom’s Mom”, “Colors Flowing from My Mind” and “Refreshment for the Caregiver’s Spirit”.
BCOA Live & In-Person Lunch Gathering
Wed Apr 30, 2025
11:30am-1:30pm
Broward County Library:
N Regional/Broward College Branch
1100 Coconut Creek Pkwy; Coconut Creek, FL 33066
Registration is Required
Register for In-Person Lunch Gathering 04-30-25
Registration is Open to
Current BCOA Members and First-Time Guests ONLY
Questions? [email protected]
April 2025 Monthly Sponsor: All Dry Services of Parkland
Attend Apr 10 and/or Apr 30 and connect with Deon Jack
At All Dry Services of Parkland, we don’t predict — we prepare, because we expect the unexpected, with services available 24/7 for emergencies
754-364-0859
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
- May 8, 2025
Previous Meetings
Photos from recent
Networking Lunch & Training
It was an amazing opportunity for participants
to network and connect with elder care, nonprofit and business professionals.
Sponsored by
Broward Coalition on Aging
and
Florida Association of Nonprofits
Training provided by Visuals by Momo
Lunch provided by Welcome Back Home Care
Thank you to all of the volunteers that day
and to all those who attended this event.
Click below to:
VIEW THE VIDEO
Please Note: Adjust your Volume, There is Sound on the Video
More Fun Photos Coming Soon
from other BCOA Live & In-Person Gatherings
See some photos below from previous Live & In-Person Gatherings
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Questions: [email protected]
Please Note: In-Person events have space limitations and priority is given to our Current BCOA Members.
Depending on the space guidelines from our gracious hosts, First-TIme Guests may be invited to REGISTER or
First-Time Guests may request space on the WAITING LIST and will be notified if space is available.
BCOA Members look forward to meeting new guests each month and hope we’ll be able to confirm your registration.
Thank you for your cooperation
Garden Plaza has hosted BCOA monthly breakfast meetings until COVID-19 necessitated a move to virtual meeting. We appreciate their support.
Garden Plaza at Inverrary offers a dynamic retirement lifestyle in a beautiful independent living and assisted living community. Residents enjoy resort-style surroundings and premier services and amenities, with helpful associates to take care of life’s tedious details such as housekeeping and maintenance.
Located in Lauderhill Florida, Garden Plaza’s climate features warm temperatures and ocean breezes year-round so residents can enjoy outdoor activities including golf at numerous courses in the surrounding community and an on-campus putting green.
Assisted living residents are also provided aid in activities of daily living to ensure their well-being. Garden Plaza of Inverrary accommodates a diverse range and changing set of senior needs, all in one location. The continuum-of-care campus offers not only independent living and assisted living, but also skilled nursing and rehabilitation services through Life Care Center at Inverrary.
Professional staff at each location work with each resident’s individual needs while also encouraging them to live the most independent and fulfilling life possible. Garden Plaza provides nutritious, gourmet meals in elegant dining rooms as well as social and educational programs, wellness programs, beauty salon and barbershop, a jacuzzi, a library, cozy lounge areas and more.
With safety and well-being as a #1 priority, the campus is equipped with a 24-hour emergency response system. This service is closely monitored by on-site staff to aid in providing security and peace of mind. You are invited to tour this senior living community to discover how it can be an ideal fit for you or your loved one.
BCOA Collaborates with TRIAD Meets on the 1st Thursday of each month at 9:30am
TRIAD Meetings are currently on hold due to the pandemic
BCOA is a unique organization where you’ll find opportunities for networking, information sharing, satisfying community service projects, and most of all – enduring connections and camaraderie.