Check out this video about the shutdowns effects on local programs by clicking HERE.
Legislative Breakfast: Athens Community Council on Aging (ACCA) has invited national, state, and local legislative leaders to the agency for a breakfast with the management and administrative team, the community, and representatives of the Athens Senior Resources Network on Friday, October 25, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Jennie Deese, CEO/President of ACCA will welcome attendees and open the floor for quick introductions and a short question/answer session. The outcome of the meeting will be to address funding cuts and how they have impacted the older adults in the area.
Advocacy Training: Athens Community Council on Aging (ACCA) will host Kathryn Fowler, Executive Director for the Georgia Council on Aging, to the agency on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. for a lunch and learn for the Citizen Advocacy Workshop. The event will not have a cost but community members who wish to attend need to RSVP to KaDee Holt at 706-549-4850 or email her at kholt@accaging.org by Monday, November 4.
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