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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

Weinberg Place Resident Recognized for His Heart and Service at National Conference
Each year, the Service Coordinators from all of CHAI’s affordable housing communities attend the National Service Coordinator Conference to learn, share, and grow together. This year, our team connected with expert presenters, exchanged valuable resources, and even traveled to Annapolis to advocate for expanding service coordination across Maryland. But the true highlight? One of our very own, Mr.... Read More

Edward A. Myerberg Center: the Best of Baltimore
For the seventh year in a row, the Edward A. Myerberg Center has been named Best Senior Center and Best 55+ Community in the Jewish Times 2025 Best of Jewish Baltimore Reader’s Choice Awards. This honor reflects the warm, welcoming environment created by our volunteers, staff, and members who truly care for one another. At the Myerberg, everybody knows everybody. Whether you... Read More
