Wednesday · May 20th · 11:30 AM

Lunch & Resident's Rights.

Featuring Amy Freeman, Washington State Ombudsman Attorney, on housing protections and the legislative impacts shaping independent living.

Where Tutta Bella, Bellevue
Seats Limited to 40
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COPS is a volunteer organization founded in 1973 by a group of hospital-based professionals. COPS is now attended by many diverse disciplines — from vendors, case managers, and agencies, to care providers and housing companies. Our purpose for meeting is to build relationships, share knowledge of our services to support and facilitate patient advocacy, and provide educational presentations for professional development.

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  • 11:30 — Registration / Doors open
  • 12:00 — Introductions / Welcome from board
  • 12:10 — Sponsor Spotlight (5 mins)
  • 12:15 — Guest Speaker (40 min + Q&A)
  • 1:00 — Adjourn / Optional gathering
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Wednesday · May 20th · 11:30 AM

Lunch & a Little Learning

With Amy Freeman, Washington State Ombudsman Attorney, on Resident's Rights and the legislative landscape shaping senior housing.

When
Wednesday, May 20th
11:30 AM
Where
Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria
15600 NE 8th St Suite J1, Bellevue, WA 98008
Speaker
Amy Freeman
Washington State Ombudsman Attorney
Register / RSVP on Eventbrite Email Registration

This Month's Topics

  • Resident's Rights
  • Housing protections in Washington State
  • Discharge and eviction requirements
  • Common compliance risks and how to prevent them
  • Key issues currently impacting seniors

This is essential education for anyone working in senior care. Given current legislative discussions, Amy will briefly address HB 2114 and rent cap considerations — specifically how this may impact independent living residents within mixed assisted living and senior housing communities under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act.

Agenda

  • 11:30
    Open Registration
  • 12:00
    Introductions
  • 12:10
    Sponsor Spotlight
    5 minutes
  • 12:15
    Speaker Presentation + Q&A
    40 minutes
  • 1:00
    Meeting adjourns
    1:00–2:00 optional

In-person seating is limited to 40 attendees. Members will also have access via Zoom, as well as access to the training recording afterward. Renew your membership now to reserve your spot.

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Est. 1973 · Bellevue, WA

A network built on trust,
education, and care for seniors.

COPS is a volunteer organization founded in 1973 by a group of hospital-based professionals. COPS is now attended by many diverse disciplines — from vendors, case managers, and agencies, to care providers and housing companies.

Our purpose for meeting is to build relationships, share knowledge of our services to support and facilitate patient advocacy, and provide educational presentations for professional development.

COPS meets every other month on the 3rd Wednesday. Anyone is welcome to attend, so feel free to share this invitation with others. We also welcome your suggestions for future guest speakers and any additions to the mailing list.

53 years of Professional Development and Education

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Join a community of
senior care professionals.

Members enjoy priority RSVP access to every luncheon (seating is first-come, first-served), training recordings, and inclusion in our 2026 directory.

Membership Benefits

  • Priority seating at all bi-monthly luncheons (first-come, first-served)
  • Access to recorded training sessions
  • Listing in the official 2026 member directory
  • Eligible to sponsor meetings and present in our bi-monthly newsletter
  • Voting input on future speaker topics — and anyone, member or not, is welcome to suggest a speaker or topic

How to Join

  1. Visit Coordinators of Patient Services on Eventbrite for the next upcoming event.
  2. Click "Get Tickets."
  3. Purchase the Annual Membership Ticket for 2026.
  4. Confirm receipt with our Registration Officer to be added to the directory.
Email Registration

2026 Member Directory

16 active member organizations

OrganizationNameContact
Aegis LivingLisa BjorklundEmail · 509-731-3665
Aegis LivingBelinda GayEmail · 425-900-4624
Aegis Living MarymoorGwen HooverEmail · 425-445-2453
Elite Care NorthwestHannah LahrsonEmail · 206-929-3776
Gentiva HospiceMary PopeEmail · 425-677-1623
Interim HealthCare of BellevueEsther CooperEmail · 425-472-9917
Merrill Gardens at Renton CentreTalace Huish-PopeEmail · 360-865-1347
Options for SeniorsHeidi SheldonEmail · 425-827-0894
Personal Assistant to SeniorsAngela DeckerEmail · 206-351-8466
Radiant MourningMaureen KuresEmail · 425-765-0661
Senior Tech FoundationAshlyn SidhuEmail · 253-617-5848
Silver AgeAmi ReischmanEmail
SYNERGY HomeCare of BellevueMatt GruitsEmail · 425-462-5300
SYNERGY HomeCare of BellevueBill MerrimanEmail · 425-462-5300
The Key Home CareMatthew SpahnEmail · 206-743-4677
Transforming AgeRobin HaleyEmail · 206-200-1259

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Next Steps

  1. Go to Coordinators of Patient Services' next event on Eventbrite.
  2. Click "Get Tickets."
  3. Purchase your Annual Membership Ticket if you haven't yet — sponsorship is a members-only benefit.
  4. Purchase a Sponsorship Ticket for your preferred meeting month.
  5. Email rhaley@transformingage.org with your company logo (JPG) and preferred sponsorship months.

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  • Tim BoveyFinancial planning re: senior housing
  • Eastside Domestic ViolenceElder Abuse
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  • Kathleen SteeleThe Family Love Letter
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  • Tony VentrellaOvercoming Life's Challenges
  • Mary GalvinBridge Ministries for Disability Concerns
  • Noel ChrismanCultural Competence: approaches to the diverse patient
  • Patricia Hunter, WA LTCHouse Bill 1281
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The Volunteer Board

Board of Directors

Dedicated professionals serving the Bellevue senior care community.

HS
President
Heidi Sheldon
Options for Seniors
(425) 827-0894 heidi@optionsforseniors.com
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Secretary
Name TBD
Organization TBD
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Vice-President / Treasurer
Name TBD
Organization TBD
AD
Registration
Angela Decker
Personal Assistant to Seniors
(206) 351-8466 angied543@yahoo.com
RH
Sponsorship
Robin Haley
Transforming Age
(206) 200-1259 rhaley@transformingage.org
MG
Education / Ambassador Officer
Matthew Gruits
SYNERGY HomeCare of Bellevue
(425) 295-4959 mattgruits@synergyhomecare.com
AS
Digital Media Officer
Ashlyn Sidhu
Your Senior Tech
(253) 617-5848 ashlyn@yourseniortech.com

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