The Office on Aging will hold four public hearings to provide the public with an opportunity to express their views on the priority community needs for aging programs to be included in the proposed State Plan on Aging for 2010-2012. The District is required to submit a plan to the US Administration on Aging in order to receive federal funds under the Older Americans Act. Federal dollars fund crucial and essential services for District residents age 60 and older.

• May 12, Wards 1 and 4 Emery Recreation Center, 5801 Georgia Avenue, NW, 10 am-12 pm
• May 19, Ward 2 and 3, Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert Street, NW, 10 am -12 pm
• May 27, Wards 5 and 6, Greenleaf Recreation Center, 201 N Street, SW, 10 am -12 pm
• June 5, Wards 7 and 8, Washington Seniors Wellness Center, 3001 Alabama Avenue, SE, 10 am -12 pm

Persons who are unable to attend the meetings will also have the opportunity to submit their comments through an online survey by June 5. A copy of the survey can also be obtained by calling the office, completed surveys may be returned by mail or in person.

A draft of the proposed state plan will be available for review by Friday, June 5, on the website, at the Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 901 G Street, NW and at the Office on Aging Headquarters located at 441 Fourth Street, NW, Suite 900 South.  A copy of the plan can also be requested by calling (202) 727-8370.