Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Re: AARP Pennsylvania Contact

Dear Teresa,

Thank you for writing.  I was thrilled to hear from you about this topic that I raised with AARP.  
You probably don't recall, but you and I have met before - three weeks after my husband's death in May 2018, when I attended the Alzheimers Awareness Day in Harrisburg, when you were Secretary of the Dept. of Aging.  I brought up this subject (lack of Medicaid payments for dementia care) at the meeting when all the attendees were present.  You acknowledged at that time - as did many other attendees - that this is a serious issue for families with dementia patients in dementia care facilities.  I was there that day with a staff member from Sen. Daylin Leach's office, and with a friend who works for Upper Merion Township.

I got some help and support for this subject from Madeline Dean and her staff - one staff member started to look into the economic effects of changing the law and was working with the Appropriations Committee, I believe.  Unfortunately for this topic - Madeline is now in Washington and no longer a member of the PA state legislature.  I do see her from time to time, though, and plan to contact her about this again.
My local state senator, Daylin Leach, is also no longer a PA state senator.  He's been replaced by Amanda Cappellitti.  Tim Briggs is my local state rep.
Neither Daylin nor Tim seemed interested in taking up this cause at the time - but I plan to revisit this issue with Tim, and to bring it up with Amanda.

I am still working full time, but planning to retire by the end of February 2021.  I will be able to devote more time and energy to this cause.

I am still a township supervisor in Upper Merion (King of Prussia), and we have been kept extremely busy the past two years with all kinds of local challenges, not the least of which is Covid and its collateral damage.  I was informed today of 3 deaths in Upper Merion in just the past 2 days.  I have 3 years to go in this, my second term.  

Since I currently work during the day - 9 to 6 - the best time to talk would be an evening that I don't have a township meeting - unless you would be available to chat this Thursday afternoon.  I get off work early for the holiday at 1pm.  Please let me know what would work best for you.

My cell number is best to reach me:  610.812.9983

I look forward to discussing this issue with you, and am so happy to know that you are still involved with aging issues in Pennsylvania!

Stay safe and well also~

Kind regards,
Carole


-----Original Message-----
From: Osborne, Teresa <tosborne@aarp.org>
To: captcarole@aol.com <captcarole@aol.com>
Sent: Tue, Dec 29, 2020 2:15 pm
Subject: AARP Pennsylvania Contact

Ms. Kenney:
 
My name is Teresa Osborne. I serve as the Manager for Advocacy & Outreach for the AARP Pennsylvania State Office .. leading our legislative and policy priorities in the Commonwealth.
 
Please know that the AARP Consumer Care office shared with me your concern about Medical Assistance not covering assisted living/personal care residences in Pennsylvania.  
 
From a family member perspective .. your frustration is shared; and from state advocacy standpoint, as a new legislative year is on the horizon, I welcome the opportunity to connect with you on this important matter. 
 
My phone number is: 717-237-6482.  Please connect at your convenience or let me know a time that is good for your to arrange a conversation.
 
Looking forward to connecting with you .. in the meantime .. please keep safe and well.
 
~ Teresa
 
Teresa Osborne | Advocacy and Outreach Manager
30 North 3rd Street | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
Phone: 717-237-6482  | Cell: 717-210-9446  | Email: tosborne@aarp.org        
Follow me on Twitter: @TOsborne622
 
 
 
 

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Re: Special Events - reminder - steve oliver


I'll send it from home
can't find it on aol at work


Carole There is no limit to what can be accomplished if you don't care who gets the credit. ~Dr. C.C. Young



-----Original Message-----
From: Tina Garzillo <umfmevents@gmail.com>
To: Carole Kenney <captcarole@aol.com>
Cc: Dawn Francis <dawn.francis@gmail.com>; UMFM Manager <manager@uppermerionfarmersmarket.org>; Eric Huhn <ericpa74@hotmail.com>; Linda Behmke <lrbehmke@yahoo.com>; D DeLaurentis <onefreshavocado@gmail.com>; Lauren Dare <natrules@gmail.com>; Maria Mengel <tofeds@aol.com>; Alison Andrel <alisonandrel@kw.com>
Sent: Tue, Aug 2, 2016 11:25 pm
Subject: Re: Special Events

Hi Carole,
I haven't heard from Steve Oliver. Perhaps if he is at the market this coming Saturday, I can speak with him there.
Or, can you forward his email address to me?
Thanks, Tina

On Mon, Aug 1, 2016 at 2:29 PM, Carole Kenney <captcarole@aol.com> wrote:
I contacted Steve Oliver about Go Green Day
Has he contacted you yet about participating?


Carole There is no limit to what can be accomplished if you don't care who gets the credit. ~Dr. C.C. Young



-----Original Message-----
From: Dawn Francis <dawn.francis@gmail.com>
To: manager <manager@uppermerionfarmersmarket.org>
Cc: EricPA74 _ <ericpa74@hotmail.com>; umfmevents <umfmevents@gmail.com>; lrbehmke <lrbehmke@yahoo.com>; onefreshavocado <onefreshavocado@gmail.com>; Carole Kenney <captcarole@aol.com>; Lauren Dare <natrules@gmail.com>; Maria Mengel <tofeds@aol.com>; alisonandrel <alisonandrel@kw.com>
Sent: Mon, Aug 1, 2016 1:58 pm
Subject: Re: Special Events

I called the Bicycle Coalition late last week and left a VM with the contact there. I'll call again tomorrow or Wednesday if I don't hear back. 

On Monday, August 1, 2016, <manager@uppermerionfarmersmarket.org> wrote:
Health and Wellness Day: 
Annie Dunlap cannot come on August 13 to do something nutritional with the kids
I am working on some stuff for a kid tent possibly veggie identification, coloring, etc.
Library will come and have an info booth
I've contacted Sun and Earth. They are interested but not sure of which event (health & Wellness or Go Green) to participate. I will call again today or tomorrow.
 
Lydia
Manager, Upper Merion Farmers Market

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From: EricPA74 _ <ericpa74@hotmail.com>
To: Lydia Sardinas UMFM Manager <manager@uppermerionfarmersmarket.org>; "umfmevents@gmail.com" <umfmevents@gmail.com>; "lrbehmke@yahoo.com" <lrbehmke@yahoo.com>; "onefreshavocado@gmail.com" <onefreshavocado@gmail.com>; Carole Kenney <captcarole@aol.com>; Lauren Dare <natrules@gmail.com>; Dawn Francis <dawn.francis@gmail.com>; Maria Mengel <tofeds@aol.com>; "alisonandrel@kw.com" <alisonandrel@kw.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 7:59 PM
Subject: Special Events test email

Sending from this month's committee meeting to get everyone in an easy-to-find group. 




--
Dawn Francis, Ed.D.
dawn.francis@gmail.com

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Poll Fatigue

And another pet peeve.....not only for me, but for a lot of people, apparently:  the faux knowledge given by endless polls. 
I don't know if signing another petition is the answer [see below, and you decide]; I just know that next time I'm contacted by a telephone pollster, or see another of the endless requests to "vote for your candidate" online, I will follow Nancy Reagan's advice and "just say No".
The only poll that counts is the one in November 2008. 
 
 




Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape in the new year.

Monday, January 14, 2008

Women for Women International

This organization helps women help themselves. These are women who have lived through horrific experiences due to violence and war in their countries. Women for Women International, through their sponsors -- both corporate, and individuals like me -- gives these women a chance to be more than victims. WforW provides literacy classes and training, medical help and much more. Bottomline: WforW gives them hope. I'm proud to be a supporter.

Friday, January 4, 2008

R&R

No, not Rock & Roll this time. Rest and Relaxation.
It's been a hectic, but wonderful holiday season -- on overdrive.
Many visits and quality time with friends and family.
But now I'm looking forward to being a beach bum for a few days.
St. Croix, here I come!

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"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle."
~Philo ~ first century Jewish mystic

Wednesday, January 2, 2008