The Democrats of Rossmoor will hold their May TGWD (Thank Goodness We’re Democrats) in the Fireside Room on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 4:00pm. Bring a snack to share. If you want alcohol at this event, you must bring your own beverage. The program will feature Kevin Donovan from the Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging. Mr. Donovan will discuss the challenges of finding affordable housing and the amount and trends of homelessness impacting the County’s senior and disabled adult communities.
According to their website, “The Contra Costa County ACOA (Advisory Council on Aging) is an engaged group of county residents interested in helping improve the quality of life for older adults in and around Contra Costa County.” They advise the Board of Supervisors on issues and policies that are important to older residents. Along with the Area Agency on Aging, they work on improving existing services and planning new countywide opportunities for senior citizens. Another part of their mission is educating and informing the community about what various county non-profit and governmental organizations have to offer older adults. Some areas the committee works on are housing, health, technology and transportation. There are groups within the council that focus on elder abuse, legislation and nutrition.
Members of the council are county residents with a variety of backgrounds and experience. For information on the services they offer or if you’d like to volunteer to serve on the council, see the website: https://ehsd.org/aging-and-adult-services/advisory-council-on-aging/. Send questions about this event to [email protected].