The Queen Anne’s County Commission on Aging welcomed representatives from across Maryland’s Eastern Shore for the 2025 Regional Commission on Aging Meeting and Luncheon held in Centreville.
The regional meeting brought together members of Commissions on Aging and staff from Area Agencies on Aging representing Cecil, Kent, Talbot, Wicomico, Worcester, and Queen Anne’s Counties, as well as Upper Shore Aging and MAC, Inc. A total of 41 participants attended the event, which focused on sharing ideas, challenges, and best practices to enhance the quality of life for older adults throughout the region.
The program opened with welcoming remarks from Bonnie Walter, Chairperson of the Queen Anne’s County Commission on Aging, followed by a presentation by Maryland Department of Aging on Longevity Ready Maryland, featuring Assistant Secretary, Planning, Liz Woodward, and Community Client Services Director, Leslie Ray.
Throughout the day, participants exchanged updates from their local commissions and engaged in networking. The day concluded with a panel presentation highlighting key topics identified through the Regional Meeting Interest Survey.
Panelists included:
- Jennifer Hall and Julia Stokes (Queen Anne’s County) – Resources
- Sheila Murphy (Cecil County) – Volunteer Recruitment
- Paula Erdie (MAC, Inc.) – Fundraising
- Steve Palmer (Queen Anne’s County) – Transportation
“The regional meeting is an invaluable opportunity for our Commissions on Aging to collaborate, share strategies, and strengthen partnerships that directly benefit older adults across the Eastern Shore,” said Annie Sparks, Department of Aging and Transportation Director. “Our Commission on Aging is proud to host this event and support the exchange of ideas that lead to better services and stronger communities.”
For more information about the Queen Anne’s County Commission on Aging, visit www.qac.org or call 410-758-0848.