Senior Voice -

Members of the Alaska Commission on Aging will gather in Juneau, Feb. 8-11, for the quarterly commission meeting and to pay visits to legislators in the state Capitol.

The commission meeting will be held in the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Building (Goldbelt Building), Suite 302 in the Hugh Malone Conference Rm. Hours for the regular meeting sessions are: Feb. 8 from 3 to 5 p.m .; Feb. 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a lunch break at noon (lunching at the Juneau Senior Center is encouraged). There will be a public comment period from 11 a.m. to noon. Those unable to comment in person can call in by dialing 1-800-315-6338 using code 53250#.

Commissioners will visit legislators at the state Capitol on Feb. 10.

The meeting resumes at the Permanent Fund Corporation Bldg. on Feb. 11, from 8:30 to 11 a.m.

Public attendance at these commission meetings is encouraged. The meetings provide excellent information on public policy, advocacy and programs especially relevant to seniors, with presentations from and about many senior service programs and agencies from around the state.

Individuals who require special accommodations in order to participate should contact Lesley Thompson at (907) 465-4793.

For more information, visit http://www.alaskaaging.org.