WAVE 2026 Plenary Meeting and Board Election
2026-01-29 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Halifax)
Join the Washington Area Villages Exchange (WAVE) for its first Plenary Meeting of 2026 on Thursday, January 29, from 3:00–4:30 pm (ET). This virtual gathering will bring together members of the regional Village network for important updates, celebration, and planning for the year ahead.
The meeting will include the election of the WAVE Board of Directors, highlights from the 2025 Founders Award–winning Village programs, and the announcement of the 2026 Finishing Strong Award, including application details.
The program will take place via Zoom and will be recorded. Registration is open, and participants will receive the Zoom link upon confirmation.
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Supervisory Skills Boot Camp
2026-02-06 12:00 - 2026-03-25 15:00
Please join us for our upcoming Supervisory Skills Boot Camp, a virtual leadership training designed to equip supervisors and emerging leaders with practical tools to lead effectively.
Sessions (All 12:00–3:00 PM EST):

March 6 | Module 1: Interviewing and Selection
March 6 | Module 2: Managing and Improving Employee Performance
March 11 | Module 3: Coaching and Progressive Discipline
March 20 | Module 4: Finance & Budget Basics
March 21 | Module 5: Employment Law Basics
March 25 | Module 6: Supervising Your Schedule — Strategies for Time Management

Open to supervisors and managers at all levels — whether new to their role or looking to strengthen existing skills — as well as provider members, non-members, sponsors, and business partners.
Cost for all six modules across four virtual sessions is $349 for Members and $549 for Non-Members.
The program is facilitated by Suzy Dyer-Gear, HR Consultant, and Lyndley Andrews, Leadership & Engagement Strategist, Maryland Healthcare Education Institute (MHEI).
Registration closes February 27, 2026.
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Crisis Communications Playbook: Protecting Reputation Under Pressure
2026-02-12 02:00 - 15:00
Join JKJ University and ECRI for an educational webinar designed to help leaders prepare for and manage communication during emergencies and high-risk situations. The session will cover practical, evidence-based strategies for delivering accurate and consistent messaging, maintaining trust, and protecting organizational reputation under pressure.
Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
CEUs: Yes (see registration details)
Register here: https://ecri.zoom.us/meeting/register/Mdti4xTNT2GUc38kcZIBXQ

Denying Gravity - Safe at Home
2026-02-12 14:30 - 16:00
Join us on Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 2:30–4:00 PM for Denying Gravity, a compelling one-hour play that explores the risk of falls through the story of one woman and the choices she faces, followed by a live Q&A with local fall prevention experts.
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New Webinar Tackles Ageism and Ableism in Long-Term Care
2026-02-12 15:00
On February 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET, join us to explore artistic activism that exposes and confronts ageism and ableism in eldercare. Susie Singer Carter, writer and producer of No Country for Old People, will join moderator Meg LaPorte and panelists Sherry Perry, CNA and board chair of the National Association of Health Care Assistants (NAHCA), and Lori Porter, NAHCA CEO and CareForce Academy co-founder, for a dynamic discussion examining age and ability bias in nursing homes and other long-term care settings.
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GWUH/Safe at Home
2026-03-06 13:00 - 14:30
Join us on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 1:00–2:30 PM for an informative workshop on fall recovery and prevention. Medical professionals from Safe at Home and George Washington University Hospital will share guidance on how to safely get up after a fall, reduce your risk of injury, create a fall recovery plan, and understand what to expect if hospital care is needed following a fall.
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2026 Strategic HR Leadership Series
2026-03-10 00:00 - 2026-03-24 00:00
3 Virtual Sessions • Tuesdays, March 10, 17, and 24 • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT$135 Members | $270 Non-Members
You’re doing everything you can to support your teams — yet workforce challenges like turnover, leadership gaps, and performance inconsistency continue to grow. If you’ve ever felt stretched balancing today’s operational demands with tomorrow’s workforce strategy, this three-part virtual series is designed with you in mind.
Built around CoreStrategy HR Solutions’ Transform. Align. Achieve. approach, this learning experience provides practical frameworks and real-world strategies to help HR leaders elevate their impact and strengthen organizational performance.
Session Highlights:March 10 — From Compliance to Strategic Partner: Transforming HR’s ValueMarch 17 — Leading Multi-Generational Teams: Aligning Performance and RewardsMarch 24 — Building Sustainable Leadership and Talent Capacity
Gain tools to shift HR from reactive compliance to proactive strategy, align performance and recognition across generations, and build long-term leadership and talent pipelines.
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Save the Date | Advocacy Day
2026-03-19 00:00
Mark your calendar and plan to join us for Advocacy Day — an opportunity to come together, engage with policymakers, and elevate the voices and priorities of the communities we serve.
March 19, 2026
The Wilson Building

More details, including schedule and participation information, will be shared soon. We hope you’ll plan to be part of this important day!

Save the date for the DC Emancipation Day festivities on Sunday, April 19.
2026-04-19 00:00
The free, day-long celebration at Franklin Park in Downtown DC will feature a parade, festival, and concert featuring world-renowned talent. More information about the DC Emancipation Day celebration will be available soon at emancipation.dc.gov,

A National Conversation on Chronic Illness & End-of-Life Care
2026-04-21 17:00
Join a solutions-focused discussion on chronic and end-of-life care, bringing together national leaders, policymakers, and healthcare professionals to explore what’s working and what’s next. The evening includes a distinguished panel moderated by Andrew Molosky and insights from leading experts, including a Nobel Laureate.
Taking place on April 21 at Capital One Hall in Tysons, VA, the event begins with registration and reception at 5:00 PM, followed by the panel discussion at 6:00 PM and networking to follow.
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Technology Demo Day: Fall Prevention (Virtual)
2026-05-05 08:55 - 16:15
Tuesday, May 5 | 8:55 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Join this virtual Technology Demo Day focused on fall prevention in long-term care settings. This event will showcase data-driven solutions designed to reduce falls and improve resident safety, including remote monitoring, wearables, motion sensors, AI-powered analytics, and predictive technologies.
Participants will gain insight into real-world applications, implementation best practices, and provider case studies that align with CMS quality priorities and regulatory expectations. The day features live demos from leading technology providers, offering practical strategies to strengthen staff response, enhance care outcomes, and support ongoing performance improvement.
This complimentary event is ideal for providers across all long-term care settings looking to explore innovative tools to advance fall prevention efforts.
For full agenda and details, 2026_TechDemoDay_FallPrevention_1.

Celebrating Older Adults at Nationals Park
2026-05-21 15:00 - 20:00
Join DC Villages and community partners for a special Older Americans Month celebration at Nationals Park on Thursday, May 21, from 3:00–8:00 pm (ET). This unique event brings together older adults, families, caregivers, senior living community residents, and aging services professionals for an afternoon and evening of celebration, connection, and community spirit in one of Washington, DC’s most iconic venues.
Designed as a joyful, intergenerational gathering, the event invites participants to honor the contributions of older adults, build meaningful connections, and celebrate positive aging in a fun and inclusive setting. Whether you are an older adult, a family member, a caregiver, or a professional working in the aging field, all are welcome to take part.
This event is being held as a proof of concept, with the goal of establishing an annual celebration at Nationals Park. If sufficient interest and ticket sales are achieved, the Washington Nationals will make this an official recurring event.
Registration information and additional details will be shared as they become available.
