Networking starts at 11:30 am, with lunch being served at 12:00 pm.

LOCATION: American House Bonita Springs

MONTHLY SPEAKER: Mark Beland, Community Liaison, Baker Senior Center

Mark Beland brings a strong background in marketing, media, and community engagement to his role as Community Liaison at Baker Senior Center Naples. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing from Ramapo College in New Jersey.

After beginning his career in corporate planning and merchandising in New York and Florida, Mark spent more than two decades in media and marketing with Naples Daily News and WGCU Public Media, building lasting relationships across the Southwest Florida community.

In 2016, he joined Avow Hospice as a Community Liaison, where he became deeply involved in local initiatives supporting seniors, caregivers, and veterans. His leadership roles have included Chair of the Age-Friendly Collier initiative, Chair of the Immokalee Interagency Council, and Co-Chair of the Collier County Veterans Expo.

Today, Mark continues his commitment to the community through his work at Baker Senior Center Naples, helping advance its mission to provide confidence, connection, and support to seniors in Collier and southern Lee Counties. He also serves as Co-Chair of the Collier County Dementia Care and Cure Initiative.

HOST SPONSOR: American House Bonita Springs, Newly renovated, American House Bonita Springs offers trusted Assisted Living, Memory Care, and short-term Respite Stays in a warm, supportive community. Older adults enjoy maintenance-free living options and help with activities for daily living including bathing, dressing, and medication reminders. Our expert team provides compassionate care for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia in our Living Well Memory Care Community. Chef-prepared meals, wellness programs, and engaging activities create a vibrant lifestyle focused on comfort, dignity, and peace of mind.

REGISTRATION:

Each member is expected to make an on-line reservation for attendance prior to each month’s meeting. Reservations will close at 11:59pm on the Thursday before any given meeting. Reservation requests made after this deadline must be made to the Board via email naplesinteragency@gmail.com, which may be done through the Naples Interagency website (www.naplesinteragency.com). Late requests will be honored providing seating is available.

Any attendee who arrives without a reservation, space permitted, shall be charged a fee of $15 (crasher fee)

Cancellation/No Show Policy

If a registered member discovers they are unable to attend the meeting, that member is required to email the Membership Committee Chairperson explaining the reason for cancellation. That member maybe subject to a $15 late notification fee pending Board review. Registered members that fail to attend the monthly membership meeting will be charged the $15 no show fee.

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