Upcoming Community Meetings Join us for the 2024 Quarterly Community Connection Sessions with Director Cimini. The Office of Healthy Aging looks forward to receiving feedback from community stakeholders about topics of interest that impact older adults, adults with disabilities and caregivers.We will be hosting these quarterly throughout 2024. The next session will be hosted in person! When: Tuesday May 14, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 amWhere: South Kingstown Senior Center located at 25 St Dominic Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879Please use this form to register for this conversation. This helps us track attendance and accessibility needs. You may contact Denise Meza Director of Equity and Engagement at 401-340-0182 or via email denise.meza@oha.ri.gov with questions or if you need more information.
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