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Fear of Speaking Up 

By Jennifer Beach
January 25, 2025
Fear of speaking up in senior communities or nursing homes is a real problem. Residents frequently believe, if they report about the way an aide interacts—or in many cases, does not interact—with them, there will be repercussions. After all, they are the vulnerable ones needing care and assistance. ...
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Cleveland Orchid Show Opens Feb. 14

By Compiled by NEO Thrive Staff from Outside Sources
January 24, 2025
We've got just the perfect get-me-outta-this-lousy-weather field trip idea: a visit to the annual orchid show at the Cleveland Botanical Garden. ...
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Map Your Retirement Plan with 3 Questions About Social Security

By Brandon Smith
January 22, 2025
If you have been paying Social Security taxes, you should get an estimate of what your future benefit may be. Social Security's retirement webpage is a great place to start mapping out your retirement plan with three basic questions. ...
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Affordable Housing Expands with Benjamin Rose, CHN Housing Partners

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Thrive
January 21, 2025
A project that brings more affordable apartments to the city's older adults was celebrated this week with a grand opening sponsored by Benjamin Rose. ...
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Wanted: Film Fest Volunteers

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Thrive
January 21, 2025

The Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) is back for its 49th year, and it’s looking for volunteers to make sure it’s another successful event.

You can support the local film scene, make friends with other film enthusiasts and festival goers, work a schedule that fits your interests and schedule and get exclusive perks such as free film vouchers, free parking, raffle entries and more.

Volunteers are needed in the following areas:

Greeter / Hospitality
Challenge Match / Fundraising
Survey Administration / Marketing
Voting Kiosk Assistance / Audience Engagement

Volunteers earn 2 vouchers for every shift that they work. You can exchange your vouchers for any film with tickets available during the entire festival, outside your shift.

Want to learn more? Complete the interest form today.

The Cleveland International Film Festival runs March 27-April 5 at Playhouse Square and streams April 6-13.

 

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Exploring Encore 55+ Learning With Ted Smith

By Sponsored Content
January 21, 2025
When you step into an Encore 55+ Learning Program classroom, you’ll find an inspiring blend of curiosity, energy and community. For more than 12 years, Ted Smith has been one of the program’s instructors, using thought-provoking topics and life lessons to spark conversations and build lifelong connections.  ...
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Watch Out for Fake Coupons on Social Media 

By Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Cleveland
January 20, 2025
Everyone loves a good deal, and scammers know it. Counterfeit coupons are a popular way for scammers to steal your identity and money. These fake deals are tricking consumers on websites, social media platforms, and in texts and email inboxes. ...
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Work Ethic + Lifelong Learning = Opportunity

By Patrick O'Connor
January 20, 2025
Tanaka Mupinga's key to success is his ability to blend his talent, creativity, education, work ethic and experiences together. He loves being a lifelong learner because everything is connected. The things he loves most are where he spends most of his time.  ...
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