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-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Deborah Littrell Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2004 8:09 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Mary Kay Wells; Barbara Valle; Debra Gibson; Meller Langford-Allen; Kathryn Sturtz; Thames Bundy; Pat Tuohy; Lynne Handy; Nancy Hill Subject: [syscon-tx] rural aging forums Dear Texas public libraries: Aging Well in Rural Texas The United Ways of Texas and the Texas Department on Aging have teamed up to host a series of 6 forums throughout rural Texas in 2004. The forums focus on gathering and communicating information and ideas that help older Texans age well and communities prepare for an aging population. The forums will: . bring together the general public, local officials, and service providers to discuss the unique issues faced by rural older Texans; . identify the needs and concerns of older Texans in rural communities; and . help individuals and families prepare for retirement and aging by identifying local services, resources, and opportunities. Counties/Regions with Forums Wheeler/Donley/Collingsworth/Gray Panhandle (held August 31) Jeff Davis/Culbertson/Huspeth/Reeves/Loving Permian & Rio Grande (September 28) Kimble/Menard/McCullough Concho Valley (October 7) Red River/Fannin/Lamar Ark-Tex & Texoma (October 21) Sabine/SanAugustine/Jasper/Tyler Deep East Texas (November 4) Gonzales/Lavaca/Fayette Capitol & Golden Crescent (November 16) The Texas State Library and Archives Commission Talking Book Program is taking part in several of these forums. We would like to find librarians to participate in these forums: Fort Davis, September 28th, Location: Fort Davis Court House San Angelo, October 7th, Location: San Angelo United Way (to be confirmed) Walker County, November 4th, Location: Walker Co United Way (to be confirmed) If you can attend please contact Roxanne Elder, Public Awareness Coordinator, Talking Book Program, 512-463-5452, [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information on the rural forums contact: Roxxanne Saldana United Ways of Texas Phone: 512.478.6601 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] or Holly Riley Texas Department on Aging Phone: 512.438.4293 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In addition, the Texas Department of Aging is sponsoring (with Barnes and Noble) the collection and publication of oral histories of the "Greatest Generation" in Texas. They would like to have readings in Texas public libraries. For more information on this opportunity please contact: Karl Urban of the Department of Aging and Disabilities Services (DADS), [EMAIL PROTECTED] Deborah Littrell Director, Library Development division Texas State Library and Archives Commission PO Box 12927 Austin, TX 78711-2927 512-463-5456 512-463-8800 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ syscon-tx mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.tsl.state.tx.us/mailman/listinfo/syscon-tx
