May 17^th is Bike to Work Day

Join the NIH Bicycle Commuter Club (NIHBCC) in celebrating National Bike Month and Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 17th, from 7am - 9:30am at Bldg. 1, 6:30am – 8:30am at Rockledge (Marriott HQ – Rock Springs Business Park) and 6:30am – 8:30am Rockville-Fallsgrove (pit stop close to the new NCI Shady Grove building).  These buildings will be featured among many local pit stops supported by the Washington Area Bicyclists Association in a salute to bicycle commuting.  For the past six years, NIH has won the Metropolitan Washington Council of Government's (COG) award for being the area's biggest employer of Bike to Work Day participants.  Complete your free registration at www.biketoworkmetrodc.org and help us defend our proud title this year.  All pre-registered participants will receive a Bike to Work Day 2013 T-shirt, while supplies last.  At the NIH pit stop, all employees and contractors who show up riding a bicycle and wearing a helmet may enjoy breakfast snacks and participate in a raffle drawing for prizes which include cycling gear, equipment and Fitness Center memberships.  If you have never tried commuting by bike to NIH and aren't quite sure how to begin, visit www.recgov.org/r&w/nihbike/bike.html and click on the “Commuting” link.  Bike to Work Day is a rain or shine event.  Volunteers are always appreciated to help with preparations before Bike to Work Day or on the day of the event. If you would like to help out, please email Jonathan Mazal (mazaljr@mail.nih.gov).  Bike to Work Day participation enhances awareness of the myriad benefits bicycle commuting brings to personal health, the community, and the environment.

19^th Annual NIH Police Day

The NIH Police will host their 19^th Annual NIH Police Awareness Day on Tuesday, May 14^th from 11am - 2pm in front of Bldg. 1.  Many local, state and federal law enforcement agencies will be attending. The day will include K-9 demonstrations, various other activities and demonstrations, and a cookout with a menu that will consist of a combination of: hot dogs, hamburgers, grilled chicken breasts, Italian sausages with onions & green peppers, baked beans, potato chips, soda or water. This event is a great opportunity to showcase the many fine organizations to whom we owe a debt of thanks for our safety.  In the event of rain, the location will be moved to the Building 31A Patio.  Those with questions should contact Matthew Catherwood, NIH Police Community Policing Officer, at 301-496-3020, or at catherwoodmp@mail.nih.gov.  Individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation to participate in this event should contact the NIH Police Communications Center at 301-496-5685 and TTY 301-496-0063.  Make all requests to the attention of Officer Matthew Catherwood.  There is no rain date scheduled. If the weather is inclement, the location will be changed to the Building 31A Patio.

2013 R&W Seminar Series
Long Term Care – May 15^th – 12pm – 1pm – Bldg. 31A Rm. 2

Planning for future LTC expenses is easy to put off.  Unless you have substantial assets set aside, you may need to start thinking about how you will pay LTC costs.  Duane Randolph, with Randolph - Hamilton Insurance Associates, will answer questions like: What does LTC cost and what services does it pay for?  How can I remain in my own home?  What’s the cost of care in nursing homes or assisted living?  Does Medicare pay; how does it work with other insurance?  What’s the difference between the Federal Group plan and individual private plans?  Which is right for me? And how do the Life/LTC combination plans work?  To learn how to protect your retirement assets and see if a LTC plan may be right for you, call 301-831-5075 or email drrinsurance@comcast.net to RSVP.