The COA and their guests will discuss opportunities and programs oriented towards older adults and social connections
VANCOUVER – The Commission on Aging’s charge is to provide leadership in addressing the special needs of the aging population and to manage and assist with the implementation of the county’s Aging Readiness Plan. This month, the Commission focuses on Chapter 2 of the Aging Readiness Plan — Healthy Communities. The COA and their guests will discuss opportunities and programs oriented towards older adults and social connections.
The meeting will take place at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 20, and is open to the public.
Commission on Aging meetings are currently held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual participation options. Attend in the sixth-floor Training Room of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., or join by phone or computer through information provided at: https://clark.wa.gov/community-planning/commission-aging-meetings.
Commission meetings are carried on CVTV Channel 23/323 and online at www.cvtv.org. To see replay times, go to www.cvtv.org.
The Commission on Aging, supported by the Clark County Council, is a nine-member volunteer group that implements the Aging Readiness Plan and provides leadership addressing needs of aging community members.
Information provided by Clark Co. WA Communications.
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