USDA Employee Services & Recreation Association

Walgreens Flu Shot Clinic (In Person)
2020-10-21 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | USDA South Building, Room 1052B, 1400 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC, 20250, United States
We are hosting a mini flu shot clinic for USDA employees with Walgreens! The clinic is in the South Building (Washington, DC) on October 21st and 22nd from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The clinic will be held in conference room 1052 (1st floor, in between wings 4 and 5). Face masks are required and everyone must abide by social distancing guidelines and all signage.
Flu shots are FREE with qualifying insurance: Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blueshield, Carefirst, Tricare, Medicare Part B and United Healthcare. Unfortunately Kaiser Permanente cannot be accepted. Please see your doctor at Kaiser for your flu shot. PLEASE BRING YOUR INSURANCE CARD WITH YOU.
If you do not want to attend the in person flu shot clinic, you are welcome to go to ANY Walgreens pharmacy and get your free flu shot with the above insurances.
For questions, email us at usdaesra@gmail.com

The ELECTION and your MONEY Virtual Workshop
2020-10-15 12:00 - 12:30, 2020-10-14 12:00 - 12:30 | Online, DC, United States
Don’t miss this exciting new virtual seminar from Turning Point Financial: The Election and your Money
The event is at noon and is a 30 minute webinar via Zoom. Offered on the following dates:

October 14th, 15th, 23rd, 28th or 30th

Please register with Kurt at kurt@tpfinancial.com

Prudential Workshop: How Insurance Protects Financial Wellness
2020-10-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, DC, United States
Join us for this FREE virtual workshop from Prudential Pathways. The topic is “How Insurance Can Help Protect Financial Wellness.” The event is on Tuesday, October 13th at Noon. Please register here:
https://www.cvent.com/events/twf-how-insurance-helps-protect-financial-wellness-fw-checkups/registration-bd4a4d885f5b4c4999b0197dca034d35.aspx?fqp=true

Life Insurance Virtual Workshop
2020-09-29 12:00 - 12:30, 2020-09-23 12:00 - 12:30, 2020-09-17 12:00 - 12:30 | Online, DC, United States
Join us for this FREE virtual workshop on Life Insurance, Explained in Plain & Simple Terms! Presented by our partners at Turning Point Financial on Zoom.

What is life insurance?
Why do you need it?
What happens if you don’t have it?

This virtual workshop only lasts 30 minutes long! The workshop is offered on September 10th, 17th, 23rd, 25th and 29th at Noon.
Please register with Kurt: Kurt@tpfinancial.com

Virtual Fall Technology Expo!!!
2020-09-24 09:30 - 13:30 | Online, DC, United States
Join ESRA and Federal Training Partnerships for this FREE Virtual Technology Expo! The event is on September 24th from 9:30am to 1:30pm and can be experienced from the comfort of your own home! Over 25 companies will be displaying the latest in IT, Security, Mobile Computing, Hardware, Big Data and MORE!
The first 150 people to register and attend will receive free lunch (via virtual gift card)! There will be lots of other prizes as well.
Please register at: https://event.vconferenceonline.com/microsite/html/event.aspx?id=1835

Prudential Workshop: Is Your Financial House in Order?
2020-09-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, DC, United States
Join us for this free virtual workshop from Prudential Pathways! The topic: “Is Your Financial House in Order?” The event is on Tuesday, September 15th at Noon. Please register here:
https://www.cvent.com/events/twf-is-your-financial-house-in-order-fw-checkups/registration-bfe3179dd95f4f209a4a3087d9e4f353.aspx?fqp=true

CFP Virtual Seminar: TSP & Tax Planning
2020-08-26 12:00 - 13:00 | MD, United States
CFP is offering a FREE Virtual Seminar to USDA Employees. The topic is “TSP & Tax Planning” and discusses topics such as:

Thrift Savings Plan
Roth vs. Traditional
Tax Planning
2020 Secure Act

This virtual seminar is offered on Wednesday, August 26th at Noon. (The August 11th Session is now FULL). To register, please click the appropriate link:

Managing the Unexpected Virtual Workshop
2020-08-20 12:00 - 12:30, 2020-08-18 12:00 - 12:30, 2020-08-12 12:00 - 12:30, 2020-08-04 12:00 - 12:30 | MD, United States
Join Turning Point Financial for this FREE 30 minute virtual workshop. The topic is “Managing the Unexpected” and includes discussion on items like:
What to do if the stock market crashes?
What if I can no longer provide for my family?
How will I handle a 2nd waive or another pandemic?
This workshop is offered on August 4th, 12th, 18th & 20th at Noon. Please register with Kurt for the Zoom login information: Kurt@tpfinancial.com

Virtual Technology Expo - MD
2020-07-15 09:30 - 13:30 | Online, DC, United States
You are invited to explore today’s most innovative technology products at the USDA/ESRA Virtual Tech Expo being held Tuesday, July 15. The exposition will feature: Mobile Computing, Networks, Hardware, Security, Big Data, and much more! Exhibitors will be available to demonstrate their products and field questions.
Join us from the comfort of your home office! Feel free to join for a few minutes for a technology update (and feel free to pass along to a colleague)! The expo will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The expo is free and open to all interested USDA personnel. There will be giveaways, and there will be complimentary lunch for the first 150 attendees to register and participate (in the form of a Grubhub e-gift card)!
To register visit: www.https://event.vconferenceonline.com/microsite/html/event.aspx?id=1603

Virtual Financial Workshop: Managing the Unexpected
2020-07-14 12:00 - 13:00 | MD, United States
Turning Point Financial presents this FREE Virtual Workshop for USDA Employees!
Topic: Managing the Unexpected
Dates: July 14th, 16th & 21st at NOON
Please RSVP to Kurt@tpfinancial.com

Virtual Technology Expo
2020-07-14 09:30 - 13:30 | Online, DC, United States
You are invited to explore today’s most innovative technology products at the USDA/ESRA Virtual Tech Expo being held Tuesday, July 14. The exposition will feature: Mobile Computing, Networks, Hardware, Security, Big Data, and much more! Exhibitors will be available to demonstrate their products and field questions.
Join us from the comfort of your home office! Feel free to join for a few minutes for a technology update (and feel free to pass along to a colleague)! The expo will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The expo is free and open to all interested USDA personnel. There will be giveaways, and there will be complimentary lunch for the first 150 attendees to register and participate (in the form of a Grubhub e-gift card)!
To register visit: www.https://event.vconferenceonline.com/microsite/html/event.aspx?id=1603

Riverdale Spring Vendor Fair
2020-04-16 10:00 - 13:30 | APHIS Riverdale Building, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD, 20737, United States
Attention APHIS & FSIS Employees in Riverdale, MD! We are hosting our Spring Vendor Fair at your location on Thursday, April 16th from 10:00am to 1:30pm in the Conference Rooms. Stop by for a FREE gift, Raffle Prizes and Discounts to great products and services. All employees are welcome.
Participating Vendors so far include: Sprint, Verizon Fios, AgFed Credit Union, Leafguard, Holiday Inn, Kitchen Saver, Sandy Spring Bank, MLM Home Improvement, and more!

Vendor - Leafguard
2020-04-14 08:30 - 14:00, 2020-04-09 08:30 - 14:00, 2020-03-31 08:30 - 14:00, 2020-03-12 08:30 - 14:00 | USDA S. Building Cafeteria Conference Rooms, 1400 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC, 20250, United States
Tired of cleaning out your gutters? Need new gutters on your home? Check out our partners at LeafGuard! They will be on site with information and a live demonstration in the South Building Cafeteria (Washington, DC) on the following dates:
February: 25th
March: 12th, 19th, 31st
April: 9th, 14th, 23rd

Vendor - Sandy Spring Bank
2020-04-09 10:00 - 14:00, 2020-03-12 10:00 - 14:00 | USDA S. Building Cafeteria Conference Rooms, 1400 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC, 20250, United States
Mortgage banker James Johnson from Sandy Spring Bank will be on site in the South Building Cafeteria on the following dates:
February: 20th
March: 12th, 19th
April 9th, 23rd
For more information, visit his site: https://www.sandyspringbank.com/meet-our-team/james-johnson

Vendor - Holiday Inn
2020-03-31 10:00 - 14:00, 2020-03-05 10:00 - 14:00 | USDA S. Building Cafeteria Conference Rooms, 1400 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC, 20250, United States
Visit the Holiday Inn Alexandria at Carlyle in the South Building Cafeteria on March 5th & March 31st! Stop by to see what deals they have for your in-town guests, work conference, or just for you!

Oakcrest Towers Apartments Open House
2020-03-21 09:30 - 17:00 | MD, United States
Stop by the March Open House at Oakcrest Towers Apartments on Saturday, March 21st!
2100 Brooks Drive. Forestville, MD 20747

Spring Vendor Fair - Postponed
2020-03-18 10:00 - 13:30 | USDA S. Building Cafeteria Conference Rooms, 1400 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC, 20250, United States
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***Postponed. Rescheduled for Tuesday, May 5th

Join ESRA for the Spring Vendor Fair on Wednesday, March 18th in the South Building Cafeteria (Washington, DC). The event is from 10:00am to 1:30pm and is open to all employees and contractors. Stop by for free popcorn, raffle prizes, federal employee discounts, give-a-ways and a free gift, while supplies last.
Free popcorn is sponsored by Oakcrest Towers Apartments!
Other participating vendors include: Sprint, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Luray Caverns, Leafguard, Holiday Inn, Verizon Fios, Kitchen Saver, T-Mobile, Prince William Home Improvement, Turning Point Financial, AgFed Credit Union, MLM Home Improvement, Luther Sales/Vacation Wiser, Sandy Spring Bank and MORE!

NAFV Financial Wellness Workshop - APHIS
2020-03-17 11:30 - 13:00 | USDA S. Building Cafeteria Conference Rooms, 1400 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC, 20250, United States
The National Association of Federal Veterinarians presents a series of financial wellness workshops to APHIS and FSIS employees in DC. The workshops are presented by Prudential. The topics include:
• Saving & Budgeting
• Investment Principles
• Retirement Planning Strategies
• Asset Distribution Planning Strategies
• Insurance Planning Strategies
• Health Care Planning Strategies
• Estate Planning Strategies
4-Part Financial Wellness Series
Tuesdays: February 18th, 25th, March 3rd, & 17th, 2020
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
South Cafe Conference Room 3
To Sign Up: Email: Pathways@prudential.com or 844-592-8993

Waterford Wealth Management Seminar
2020-03-12 12:00 - 13:30 | USDA S. Building Cafeteria Conference Rooms, 1400 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC, 20250, United States
Join ESRA and Waterford Wealth Management for this FREE Seminar titled: “Navigating Your Retirement.” The event is on Thursday, March 12th at Noon in Room 3 of the South Building Cafeteria (Washington, DC). Please RSVP to RSVP@WaterfordWealthManagement.com
