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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet Cookout
DESCRIPTION:Pull up a chair\, grab a plate\, and settle in. This is one of those easy afternoons—where conversations start casually\, laughter carries\, and neighbors become familiar faces. \nJoin residents and future neighbors for a cookout on the Friends House front patio. No agenda\, just good food and time well spent together. \nThis event is only open to Friends House residents and our Circle of Friends members.
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LOCATION:Friends House | Front Patio\, 17340 Quaker Lane\, Sandy Spring\, MD\, 20860\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catia Holmes":MAILTO:CHolmes@friendshouse.com
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SUMMARY:Hearing Loss & Cognitive Health Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative and engaging discussion exploring how hearing health plays a role in overall cognitive well-being. This session offers valuable insights for older adults\, families\, and anyone interested in maintaining long-term brain health. \nSPEAKERS:\nKaren Glickman\, M.A.\, CCC-A\nDr. Kaitlyn Sheapp \nPresented by:\nPreferred Hearing Center\nA trusted provider of comprehensive hearing care\, offering evaluations\, education\, and personalized solutions to support better hearing and quality of life. \nOpen to the Public
URL:https://friendshouse.com/event/17213/
LOCATION:Friends House | Miller Center\, 17340 Quaker Lane\, Sandy Spring\, MD\, 20860\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catia Holmes":MAILTO:CHolmes@friendshouse.com
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SUMMARY:AI Made Simple Seminar
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve been hearing about artificial intelligence and wondering what it actually means for you—this is your chance to see it in action\, without the jargon or overwhelm.\n\nThis conversation is designed to make AI feel approachable\, useful\, and even a little surprising.\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nYou’ll leave with a clearer sense of how AI fits into everyday life—helping with organization\, communication\, and staying connected in ways that feel practical\, not complicated.\n\nNo technical background needed. Just curiosity.\n\nOpen to the Public
URL:https://friendshouse.com/event/ai-made-simple-seminar/
LOCATION:Friends House | Miller Center\, 17340 Quaker Lane\, Sandy Spring\, MD\, 20860\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catia Holmes":MAILTO:CHolmes@friendshouse.com
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SUMMARY:Center for Successful Aging and House Calls Program
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about the Center for Successful Aging and House Calls Program. You’ll have the opportunity to meet MedStar’s House Calls provider\, Kate! \nThe Center for Successful Aging is a geriatric primary care clinic located at the MedStar Montgomery Medical Center. They serve older adults living with complex medical conditions. \nThe House Calls Program – Montgomery County provides primary care for homebound older adults in their home. \nWe hope that you’ll join us to learn more about the program and to meet the new House Calls provider\, Kate Ojeyinka\, DNP!
URL:https://friendshouse.com/event/center-for-successful-aging-and-house-calls-program/
LOCATION:Friends House | Miller Center\, 17340 Quaker Lane\, Sandy Spring\, MD\, 20860\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catia Holmes":MAILTO:CHolmes@friendshouse.com
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SUMMARY:Advance Directives: The Five Wishes
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends House and Capital Caring Health for an informative program exploring The Five Wishes — a nationally recognized advance directive that helps individuals communicate personal\, emotional\, and medical care preferences with clarity and dignity. \nThis discussion is designed to help older adults and families better understand how to document wishes\, start important conversations\, and plan with confidence. \nThe Five Wishes Helps You Address:  \n• Who you want to make healthcare decisions for you \n• The medical treatments you do or do not want \n• How comfortable you want to be \n• How you want people to treat you \n• What you want your loved ones to know \nPresented by: Capital Caring Health \nCapital Caring Health is a nonprofit healthcare organization providing hospice\, palliative\, and advanced illness care throughout the region. Their team supports individuals and families through compassionate care\, education\, and guidance focused on quality of life and informed decision-making. \nSPEAKERS: \nMelissa Koppal\, CDP  \nDirector of Business Development \nKat Jovel Roche  \nAccount Development Liaison \n Residents\, families\, friends\, and community members are welcome to attend this educational presentation and discussion.
URL:https://friendshouse.com/event/advance-directives-the-five-wishes/
LOCATION:Friends House | Miller Center\, 17340 Quaker Lane\, Sandy Spring\, MD\, 20860\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catia Holmes":MAILTO:CHolmes@friendshouse.com
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SUMMARY:Scams and How to Recognize and Avoid Them
DESCRIPTION:An educational talk for older adults\, families\, and community members \nFollowing a strong community response to the original presentation\, Comfort Home Care will be returning to lead this important discussion once again. \nScams are becoming more sophisticated – and harder to spot. This informative session will share practical ways to recognize common scams\, understand warning signs\, and protect yourself and your loved ones from fraud. \nPresented by Brandi Perry\, Director of Sales\, Comfort Home Care\nBrandi Perry brings years of experience working closely with older adults and families\, helping them navigate care decisions with confidence. Through her work at Comfort Home Care\, she regularly educates individuals on safety\, awareness\, and proactive planning so they can continue living purposeful\, informed lives. \nAbout Comfort Home Care\nFounded in 1999\, Comfort Home Care is licensed as a Residential Service Agency by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene\, Office of Health Care Quality (License #R1178). The agency is dedicated to supporting individuals and families through compassionate\, professional in-home care and education. \n  \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nFriends House is pleased to offer community programs that support learning\, connection\, and peace of mind \n\n 
URL:https://friendshouse.com/event/scams-and-how-to-recognize-and-avoid-them-2/
LOCATION:Friends House | Miller Center\, 17340 Quaker Lane\, Sandy Spring\, MD\, 20860\, United States
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