Save the Date for these Upcoming Events

Make a Difference Workshop

Wednesday, July 16, 2008
10 a.m. to 12 noon
Central Building 401 Board Room
810 3rd Avenue (between Columbia & Marion in downtown Seattle)

The Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens invites you to explore part- and full-time volunteer opportunities with AmeriCorps, VISTA, JustServe, Senior Corps and Citizen Corps.  Learn about the new skills, friends and experiences you can gain through community service, as well as the possibility of receiving an education award and/or a modest stipend to offset the cost of volunteering.  Explore opportunities for your future! Hear from current and former “mature heroes” who built their bridge to a new beginning while serving their community and country.

Speakers include:

• Bill Basl, Washington Commission for National and Community Service
• Ian Dapiaoen, Solid Ground (formerly Fremont Public Association)
• Ginger Seybold, ElderHealth Northwest AmeriCorps
• Patti-lyn Bell, facilitator and former AmeriCorps member

To register, contact Patti-lyn Bell at 206-684-0639 or e-mail patricia.bell@seattle.gov

Aging Readiness: The Legislative Challenge

Wednesday, September 17
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Tukwila Community Center - Banquet Hall
12424 - 42nd Ave South, Tukwila, WA 98168

The Seattle/King County Advisory Council on Aging and Disability Services and the Pierce County Aging and Long Term Care Advisory Board present their bi-annual Legislative Forum. The free event will feature advocacy training and overviews of the state legislative process, as well as panels and guest speakers on federal and state issues important to older adults and people with disabilities.

Lunch and refreshments provided. Online registration opens July 15.

For more information, contact Doug Ricker at doug.ricker@seattle.gov or (206) 684-0292.

Top photo: Scott Braman, Corporation for National and Community Service