The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) represents America’s network of 622 organizations, helping to serve older adults and people with disabilities. Ten years ago, they developed the Leadership Institute, an acclaimed program that provides skill-building and guidance to professionals in the field of aging. For the first time in the history of Age Well, the agency on aging serving Northwestern Vermont, an individual has been accepted into this prestigious institute. Age Well’s Director of Case Management, Debra Gaylord will be attending this year’s institute.

Gloria Chien has been named Co-Artistic Director of the Burlington-based Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival, Roger Foster, President of the LCCMF board, announced today. As Artistic Directors, she and her husband, violinist Soovin Kim, are responsible for conceiving, developing, and implementing the artistic vision and focus of the festival, including all festival programming and the guidance of all educational programs. Chien is known as a tremendously versatile pianist and a respected arts administrator.