Mission
The Older Adult Committee is part of MCC’s efforts to provide a welcoming space for seniors with gatherings that promote socializing and making meaningful connections.
History
Since 2019, the MCC East Bay OIder Adult Social Group has organized activities for seniors and their families, including educational workshops, lunch, and social activities.
Goals
The Older Adult Committee aims to be a haven of support, empowerment, and social opportunities for older members of the congregation.
The Facilitators
Arzina Ali is a dedicated community member focused on addressing the long-term needs of aging Muslims through strategic partnerships, programming, education, research, and advocacy. Arzina is pursuing an MS in Gerontology at the University of Southern California (USC) and resides in Northern California with her family. She has facilitated MCC’s Family Caregiver Peer Support Group.
Sister Arzina runs muslimaging.org, which is an organization committed to understanding and addressing the unique needs of aging American Muslims through programming, education, research, resources, and advocacy.
Shereen Qaadri is an MCC Board member who is passionate about expanding MCC’s support and social activities for seniors and individuals with special needs, so that our masjid can be an Islamic community of Ihsan. She serves on the MCC Board of Directors. Her background is in project management, education in social work, and experience in both professional and community volunteer roles. She is committed to making a positive impact on the MCC community.