Events Calendar
- October 8, 2008 - Wednesday
- Health Care Policy, Possibilities and Politics
- Location: Horizon House, 900 University Street, Seattle
- Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- The Washington State Chapter of the Pioneer Network presents a Conversation Cafe. Chuck Hawley is the featured speaker.
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- October 10, 2008 - Friday
- Outreach/Advocacy & Healthcare Task Force Mtg
- Location: SMT Room 5190
- Time: 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
- The October joint meeting of the Health Care Task Force and the Outreach & Advocacy Committee will convene at its regularly scheduled time and location. Contact Doug Ricker @ 206-684-0292 for more information.
- ADS Advisory Council Meeting
- Location: CANCELED
- Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- The October meeting of the ADS Advisory Council is canceled as members will be attending the Statewide Advisory Council Meeting on October 16. For more information, contact Gigi Meinig @ (206) 684-0652.
- October 11, 2008 - Saturday
- 6th Annual Seattle Race Conference
- Location: Seattle Center, Northwest Rooms
- Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
"Movements for Reparations: Restoring Racial Justice, Building Unity & Healing Our Diverse Communities"
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Redress to Japanese Americans incarcerated during WWII. Join us for workshops and dialogue exploring what the movements for redress means for our diverse communities and the ways reparations can play a role in racial reconciliation, healing and in building bridges between all our communities.
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- October 15, 2008 - Wednesday
- Community Forum on Alzheimer's and Dementia
- Location: REI Flagship Store, 222 Yale Ave N., Seattle
- Time: 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM
This is an opportunity for you to discuss policy issues important to you and participate in spirited dialogue with other attendees. We will use "open space" technology to encourage the sharing of issues, concerns and solutions. We will start with an overview and explanation about the forum by professional facilitator. Bring your own lunch at 11:30 a.m. to meet others before the meeting starts.
All who are affected by Alzheimer's or dementia are invited to attend. We encourage public officials, family caregivers, friends, providers, students, academics, individuals who have Alzheimer's and professionals to attend.
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- October 16, 2008 - Thursday
- Round Table Discussion for Professionals in Aging
- Location: Wallingford Senior Center
- Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
- Round Table sessions for professionals in the field of aging meet the 3rd Thursday of every month and will continue monthly into 2009.
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- Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens Coffee Hour
- Location: Central Bldg, 810 3rd Avenue, Seattle - 4th Floor
- Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- The Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens Coffee Hours bring community elders closer to City officials, providing elders an opportunity to learn more about City programs and services and officials an opportunity to hear from elders. Coffee and cookies are served.
Call 206-684-0500, or e-mail seniors@seattle.gov. All coffee hours are located in the Central Building, 810 3rd Avenue (between Columbia and Marion Streets), in the 4th floor Board Room, from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
- Statewide Advisory Council on Aging Gathering
- Location: Tukwila Community Center
- Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Project 2020 - Fulfilling the Promise
The Washington Association of Area Agencies on Aging (W4A) is hosting the statewide gathering of AAA Advisory Councils and the State Council on Aging (SCOA). The gathering is held the day before the Senior Citizens' Lobby Conference.
AAA Advisory Council and SCOA members from across the state will have an opportunity to meet with one another and discuss topics of mutual interest. Bring your thoughts on best practices for reaching the communities you serve.Please contact your AAA or SCOA staff liaison by Thursday, October 9th to register, or e-mail w4a@agingwashington.org directly. Registration is free and lunch is provided.
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