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County’s Aging Program Seeks Ideas, Innovations

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Do you have an idea to improve the lives of seniors in San Diego County? The Health and Human Services Agency’s Aging & Independence Services (AIS) will be holding four public hearings to gather information on issues important to local seniors.AIS, which is committed to improving the quality of life for seniors as part of the County’s Live Well, San Diego! initiative, is updating its goals for serving seniors – mandated every four years by the Older Americans Act.

Four public hearings are scheduled. The dates and locations are:
Wed., Feb. 8 – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., George L. Stevens Community Center, 570 S. 65th St. (off Skyline Dr.), San Diego 92114. Lunch is available; suggested donation of $2.75 (for those age 60+). To RSVP for lunch, call (619) 266-2066.

Thurs., Feb. 16 – 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Poway Senior Center, 13094 Civic Center Dr., Poway 92064. Lunch available; suggested donation $4 (age 60+); no reservations necessary.

Wed. ,Feb. 29 – 12:30 to 2 p.m., Kimball Senior Center: 1221 D Ave., National City, CA 91950.

Wed., March 7 – 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Salvation Army Nutrition Center, 1011 E. Main St., El Cajon 92021. Lunch served at 11:30 for a suggested donation of $4 (age 60+).

If you cannot attend a hearing, written testimony will be accepted until March 15. For more information or to send comments, contact Sarah (Sally) Jackson, AIS, P.O. Box 23217, San Diego, CA 92193 or by email: sarah.jackson@sdcounty.ca.gov. You may also leave comments via voice mail by calling (858) 495-5525 (please limit comments to 2 minutes).

Tom Christensen is a communications specialist with the County of San Diego Communications Office. Contact