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
First-Time Guests are invited to register to attend
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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,
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NEXT MEETINGS:
Thu Dec 11, 2025 @ 8:30am Virtual
BCOA Monthly Virtual
Networking & Education Meeting
Connections, Networking, Camaraderie, Zoom Chat, Self-Introductions,
Educational Presentation
Blue Zones**
Life expectancy of an American born today averages 78.2 years. But this year, over 70,000 Americans have reached their 100th birthday. What are they doing that the average American isn’t?
The term “blue zones” was first coined by Blue Zones founder Dan Buettner, a National Geographic Explorer and Fellow and journalist, during an exploratory project he led in 2004. After an expedition to Okinawa, Japan in 2000 to investigate the longevity there, he set out to explore other regions of the world with reportedly high longevity. With the support of National Geographic, Buettner, and his team of scientists and demographers traveled the world in search of communities where people not only lived longer but also enjoyed a high quality of life in their old age. After analyzing demographic data and interviewing numerous centenarians, they identified five regions that stood out for their extraordinary longevity and vitality.
Dr Allen Weiss, Senior Executive Consultant for Blue Zones, will discuss the nine (9) specific lifestyle habits that contribute to longevity.
**Blue Zones®is now a trademark of Blue Zones, LLC, and reflects the lifestyle and the environment of the world’s longest-lived people.
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About the Presenter: Allen Weiss
Having practiced rheumatology, internal medicine, and geriatrics for 23 years and been President and CEO for 18 years of a 716-bed, two-hospital integrated system, Dr Allen Weiss now has a national scope focused on prevention, as Dr Senior Executive Consultant for Blue Zones.**
Dr Weiss graduated from Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and subsequently completing his training at both the New York Presbyterian Hospital and Hospital for Special Surgery of Cornell University. He is past Chair of the Florida Hospital Association as well as its Quality Committee and was presented with the organization’s highest award in 2019 for advancing healthcare.
Named as one of the Top 100 outstanding physician leaders of healthcare systems by Becker’s Hospital Review multiple times, Dr Weiss also served five years on the Regional Advisory Council of the American Hospital Association. He was elected to the American Hospital Association Board in 2017, selected as Chairman of the Upper Midwest Vizient Board, and continues as a Director of American Momentum Bank. In 2005, he was invited to testify on information technology before the U.S. House Ways and Means Health Subsection. Along with many other distinguished recognitions, Dr Weiss received the Robert C Cosgrove Award which recognizes individuals who represent devotion to human values, families, and the overall well-being of the community.
Look for Invitation to BCOA’s Holiday Party
coming soon
Future Virtual Meeting Dates
- Jan 8, 2026
- Feb 12, 2026
- Mar 12, 2026
Previous Meetings
In-Person Gatherings vary days, times, locations
2025 Wings of Angels Awards Ceremony
Honoring & Celebrating Exceptional Caregivers
More Photos & Videos
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BCOA Breakfast Gathering Sep 26, 2025
Great appreciation to our Co-Sponsors Visuals by Momo (Chris Baker) and Florida Counseling Services (Marcia Pinck). And Special Thanks to Chris for arranging the gathering at ArtServe.
In-Person Lunch Gathering – Aug 28, 2025
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Thank you to Belmont Village
for hosting our Lunch Gathering on Aug 28
More from the
BCOA In-Person Lunch Gathering 04-30-25
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
Thank you to the Presenter, the Lunch Sponsor, all of the volunteers that day
AND all those who attended this event
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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 to 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.