10-27-18: VillagesOKC’s Marylin Olson plus Crossings Community Church announcing the Gaither Vocal Band Concert
This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio 📻 Hour Saturdays 9:05 a.m. on The Eagle, KZLS 1640AM or listen in on the OSJ app and website “Home Page” anytime!
In-studio guest: Marilyn Olson of VillagesOKC, “It is a PLAN, not a PLACE”. Marilyn Olson is currently Executive Director for VillagesOKC, Inc – a cooperative organization of seniors 55+ who help each other age in their own homes. Ms. Olson is an Oklahoma farm-girl holding a BS in Education from Southern Nazarene University.
For the past 35 years she’s tackled issues of aging from within hospitals, retirement communities and nursing homes and as consultant to caregiving families. She serves as caregiver to her 103 year old mother and enjoys life with husband, Jim, three grown daughters and their families. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT VillagesOKC website: villagesokc.org Phone: (405) 990-6637
Plus a Call-In from Katy Long the Communications Staff Writer from Crossings Community Church announcing the Gaither Vocal Band in Concert at Crossings Church on Nov. 2nd, 7pm. (click here for more info)
Ginny Curtis founder/CEO and backbone of MCM Insurance has worked in the insurance industry for 33 years. She is passionate about educating seniors so they feel confident in making decisions about their health coverage. Ginny enjoys playing an active role in the lives of her children and grandchildren.
Jennifer Melton, co-director of MCM Insurance (Ginny’s daughter) has been licensed for 7 years and holds a masters degree in education. She loves spending time with her clients and guiding them through the process of selecting the plan they deserve. She is a loving wife and mother of two children who enjoys homemaking and quilting.
art of educating our seniors on their health coverage options and walking them through choosing the right plan. Married and proud daddy of one child, he enjoys family time and watching soccer.
Craig Corbitt was born and raised in Oklahoma City. He is married to Trudy with four amazing kiddos that are 6, 8, 10, 12, names and in that order are Crew, Grace, Israel, and Isabelle. Craig is the Vice President of Centennial Insurance Group over the Medicare Division. Craig started his first business when he was 23 and never looked back starting several others businesses along the way. Then 12 years ago he literally found his heart and passion at Centennial Focusing on Medicare. Centennial also handles all other insurances including auto, home, commercial, life, along with Medicare. Craig is passionate about helping seniors get what they need and helping them to understand it.
Alex Corbitt (Craig’s Father) is the agent manager for The Medicare Division for Centennial Insurance Group. Mr. Corbitt brings 35 years of professional experience in helping customers understand the insurance industry at Centennial, an Independent Brokerage Group. His passion for helping people make the proper Medicare decisions that are “Tailored” to their lifestyle is his top priority. He always strives to live up to his name, “Alex” which means Helper or Defender of humankind.
also plans and implements a brand new fundraising event, that happens during the Kentucky Derby right here in OKC Called: Horses, Hats and Hope in May 2019 as well as managing the OKC Alzhemier’s Walk on October the 13th in Downtown OKC at the Bicentennial Park in front of the Civic Center opening at 7:30am Walk Begins at 9am. Both events have brought new volunteers, donors and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association. Leshia genuinely believes in the care and support programs the Alzheimer’s Association offers to those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia’s and their families.