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Aging Gratefully at the Myerberg Center
The Edward A. Myerberg Center is a hub of joyful activity, where members build community and explore their passions. Three Myerberg members were interviewed for JMore’s annual Aging Gratefully cover story and shared how the Myerberg has helped them find creativity, purpose, and social connections. Bess Shuster was inspired to discover her artistic calling at... Read More

CHAI Welcomes Kevin Large
CHAI is pleased to welcome Kevin Large as the new Director of the Edward A. Myerberg Center. Kevin brings more than 15 years of leadership experience across nonprofit, government, and private-sector organizations and holds a B.S. in Political Science from Towson University. With a career dedicated to mission-driven, community-centered work, Kevin is excited to lead... Read More

CHAI’s Residents are Aging in Community and in Style
Ms. S’s apartment at Weinberg House in Pikesville was one of the first units in the building to be fully renovated as part of CHAI’s ongoing efforts to modernize and enhance its affordable housing communities. The renovation is part of CHAI’s Preservation Project, through which we are revitalizing 1,599 of our original units to continue... Read More

Learning Spanish and Building Community
This fall, CHAI hosted its second six-week series of Spanish classes open to the community. This initiative began last year after the president of the Fallstaff Improvement Association (FIA), Joshua Richardson, expressed his desire to make the FIA more inclusive to Spanish-speaking residents. Since then, the classes taught by Arriba Spanish Learning Center have extended... Read More

NNC Welcomes 18 New Members with a Tea Party
Northwest Neighbors Connecting (NNC) recently welcomed 18 new members to the village with its first annual tea party. While sipping warm drinks on a cold afternoon in a beautifully decorated room, new members learned about the various clubs and activities the village offers, as well as other CHAI programs that support aging in community— from Senior... Read More

CHAI Welcomes Gail Daniels
CHAI is pleased to welcome Gail Daniels, a proud native Baltimorean who brings a lifelong passion for service and a deep commitment to community well-being to her new role as the Resident Services & Compliance Coordinator. Gail has built a career defined by advocacy, empathy, and excellence with a strong foundation in customer service. Her professional... Read More

Celebrating Community at the Myerberg Center
On Sunday, November 2, the Edward A. Myerberg Center was buzzing with creativity and community. Over 500 people attended the Myerberg’s 4th annual Fall Craft Fair to shop the creations of over 60 local artisans. From handmade jewelry to home decor, paintings, and crocheted animals, it was the perfect way to support small businesses and... Read More

CHAIway Hits the Road to the Power of Age Expo
Last week, our CHAIway program manager proudly represented CHAI at the Power of Age Expo at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium. As part of the AgeWell family of resources, we stood alongside the Edward A. Myerberg Center and other Associated system partners to showcase the latest information, resources, products, and services to reimagine aging... Read More

NNC Members are Aging with Intention
In place of their monthly village gathering, Northwest Neighbors Connecting (NNC) participated in an inspiring educational program hosted by AgeWell, Jewish Community Services, and other agencies at the Edward A. Myerberg Center. The Greatest Gift: Discussing and Planning for the Future offered tools and guidance to help older adults prepare for life’s important decisions with... Read More

CHAI Welcomes Liz Simon-Higgs
CHAI is excited to welcome Liz Simon-Higgs as our new Director of Community Development. Liz brings a rich set of skills and experiences to this role. She began her career in air quality monitoring in the Midwest and then transitioned to teaching reading and science in Baltimore City Public Schools for several years. She became... Read More
