Upcoming events

  • Wednesday, February 18, 2026 3:00 PM
    via Zoom
  • Wednesday, February 25, 2026 8:30 AM
    Nonprofit Collaborative - 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046
  • Wednesday, March 11, 2026 4:30 PM
    Reckless Shepherd Brewing Company, 8895 McGaw Road, Columbia, MD 21045

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    • Wednesday, February 18, 2026
    • 3:00 PM
    • via Zoom
    Register

    Attention All New COGS Members!  Our membership committee cordially invites you to join us for our New Member Orientation!  We invite you to join us to learn more about our organization and how to make the most of your membership!  This orientation is also open to anyone who is considering joining COGS and is interested in learning more!

    Registration is Required. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link to attend.


    • Wednesday, February 25, 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Nonprofit Collaborative - 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046
    Register

    REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED

    Join us for an IN-PERSON Membership Meeting!  

    Location:   Nonprofit Collaborative of Howard County*, 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046

    Enter building through Atrium Doors

    Speaker: Jenn Gruber, Family Transition and Life Coach

    Topic:  Communicating With Heart

    About this Event: 

    Communicating with Heart offers professionals new ways to deepen client and family relationships through more intentional, empathetic communication. Aging Parent Coach Jenn Gruber shares practical strategies to enhance listening, strengthen trust, and respond effectively when emotions run high. Participants will leave with actionable tools they can immediately apply to improve collaboration, reduce misunderstandings, and support families in feeling more confident and in control during times of transition.

    About Our Speaker:

    Jenn Gruber is an Aging Parent Coach who helps families and professionals communicate more effectively during times of change and transition. She specializes in guiding adult children and caregivers as they navigate the shifting dynamics that accompany aging parents and evolving family roles. Drawing on her background in coaching and her passion for fostering authentic connection, Jenn teaches tools that help people communicate with clarity, compassion, and confidence. Through her workshops, online course, and one-on-one and group coaching, she equips her clients with practical strategies for managing emotional conversations, setting healthy boundaries, and finding clarity and calm amid the overwhelm. Jenn’s work is grounded in a simple belief: when we lead with empathy and understanding, we create the conditions for connection, trust, and better outcomes for everyone involved.

    Thank You to Our Breakfast Sponsor:



    *Not a Nonprofit Collaborative Event

    • Wednesday, March 11, 2026
    • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    • Reckless Shepherd Brewing Company, 8895 McGaw Road, Columbia, MD 21045
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    Join us for a networking Happy Hour at Reckless Shepherd Brewing Company, 8895 McGaw Road, Columbia, MD 21045

    This event is open to COGS Members ($25) and non-members ($45).  Registration required.

    • Wednesday, March 25, 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Heartlands Senior Living Village at Ellicott City- 3004 North Ridge Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043
    Register

    REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED

    Join us for an IN-PERSON Membership Meeting!

    Location: Heartlands Senior Living Village at Ellicott City - 3004 North Ridge Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043

    Speaker:  No Speaker

    Topic:  March Match-Up: Connecting Senior Service All-Stars: It’s game time! Join fellow senior service professionals for our March Match-Up — a fast-paced, high-energy networking event where collaboration is the MVP. Whether you're in healthcare, home care, senior housing, legal services, or community support, this is your chance to connect, share resources, and build your referral roster.

    Thank you to Our Event Host:



    • Wednesday, April 15, 2026
    • 3:00 PM
    • via Zoom
    Register

    Attention All New COGS Members!  Our membership committee cordially invites you to join us for our New Member Orientation!  We invite you to join us to learn more about our organization and how to make the most of your membership!  This orientation is also open to anyone who is considering joining COGS and is interested in learning more!

    Registration is Required. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link to attend.


    • Wednesday, April 22, 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Residences at Vantage Point - 5400 Vantage Point Road, Columbia, MD 21044
    Register

    REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED

    Join us for an IN-PERSON Membership Meeting!  

    Location:   Residences at Vantage Point - 5400 Vantage Point Road, Columbia, MD 21044

    Speaker: Caitlin Houck, RN, MS, Executive Director, Maryland-National Capital Homecare Association

    About Our Speaker: Click HERE to learn more!

    Topic:  2026 Maryland Legislative Update

    About this Event: 

    Join COGS for a post-session review of the 2026 Session of the General Assembly of Maryland, presented by Caitlin Houck, RN, MS, of the Maryland-National Capital Homecare Association (MNCHA).  Attendees will receive a timely briefing on the top issues affecting seniors and gain key insights on the legislative, budgetary, and regulatory trends shaping the future of senior care in the State. Please plan to attend if you want to feel more empowered to engage in future advocacy on issues that matter most to you or your organization!

    Thank You to Our Host:




    • Wednesday, May 27, 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    • TBD
    Register

    REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED

    Join us for an IN-PERSON Membership Meeting!  

    Location:   To Be Announced

    Speaker: Dan Kaplan, Founder & Lead Trainer, Confident Communicators

    Topic:  To Be Announced

    About this Event: 

    More Info to Come!

    Thank You to Our Breakfast Sponsor:




    • Wednesday, September 16, 2026
    • 3:00 PM
    • via Zoom
    Register

    Attention All New COGS Members!  Our membership committee cordially invites you to join us for our New Member Orientation!  We invite you to join us to learn more about our organization and how to make the most of your membership!  This orientation is also open to anyone who is considering joining COGS and is interested in learning more!

    Registration is Required. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link to attend.


    • Wednesday, November 18, 2026
    • 3:00 PM
    • via Zoom
    Register

    Attention All New COGS Members!  Our membership committee cordially invites you to join us for our New Member Orientation!  We invite you to join us to learn more about our organization and how to make the most of your membership!  This orientation is also open to anyone who is considering joining COGS and is interested in learning more!

    Registration is Required. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link to attend.


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