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APRIL 2021 E-BULLETIN Welcome to the Senior Citizen Council of Cobb e-BULLETIN We continue our 48 year history of KEEPING COBB SENIORS CONNECTED The Senior Citizen Council of Cobb is an all-volunteer, independent organization and not part of Cobb Senior Services. C​ LICK HERE to join us in supporting Cobb County seniors CLICK HERE to donate to the Cobb Senior Citizen Council of Cobb County CLICK HERE for previous e-BULLETIN'S On April 16 the Senior Citizen Council of Cobb conducted the 2021 Virtual Legislative Senior Issues Forum As we have done in the past, the Senior Citizen Council of Cobb conducted a legislative senior issues forum. This year the forum was a virtual Zoom meeting. Two Georgia state senators and six state representatives participated in the 2021 Legislative Senior Issues Forum. The following Cobb Legislators responded to questions from Cobb Seniors on a Zoom video call. Senators Kay Kirkpatrick and Michael Rhett. Representatives Erick Allen, Teri Anulewicz, Roger Bruce, Sharon Cooper, David Wilkerson, and Mary Frances Williams joined the Zoom call Irene Barton, Executive director of Cobb Collaborative was the moderator. There were also several Cobb County Senior Services executives in attendance. Many topics were discussed with the most concerns expressed: The need for affordable housing in Cobb for seniors with limited incomes Current problems around the functioning of nursing homes Questions on how Federal money coming to the state will be allocated to benefit seniors. Importance of senior citizen engagement to bring about legislative action Changes in Georgia voting laws and effects on future elections The Zoom participants were appreciative of the nearly two hours the legislators gave to answering their questions. They also found that listening to the dialogue between the lawmakers as they spoke to each other gave them greater insight into how the complicated legislative process works in Georgia state government. CLICK HERE for complete information on this past event on our website. Among the activities the Senior Citizen Council of Cobb sponsors are voter education initiatives and opportunities for residents to hear from their legislators. Continual updates about county and state issues and important election dates are in our monthly e-BULLETIN. The Senior Citizen Council of Cobb will continue to keep our commitment to engage Cobb seniors with their government by KEEPING COBB SENIORS CONNECTED. Vial of Life PLUS Program The Vial of Life Plus program for needy Cobb seniors consists of a packet that includes masks, hand sanitizer, thermometer, medical forms and stickers. Forms are included for each senior to complete with important medical information and placed on refrigerator in plastic bag with sticker for emergency responders. See the Annual Report above for more information We are looking for donations & partners to continue this special program. CLICK HERE to donate to the program CLICK HERE for sponsorship opportunities Tallatoona’s Cooling Assistance Program The cooling assistance program will begin on April 1st for households where all adults are 65 years of age and older, and for the general public on May 3rd. CLICK HERE for further information. COVID-19 updates from Cobb County government ​ CLICK HERE for consolidated updates on COVID-19 information from Cobb County. Save-the-dates: Community recycling events Paper shredding: May 1 Textiles recycling: May 22 CLICK HERE for more specific information and locations. C​ obb County Senior Services Corner CLICK HERE to get the very latest on events at your local Cobb County Senior Center. Due to COVID-19 all Senior Citizen Council meetings are virtual via Zoom and are listed on our website. To attend a Board of Directors meeting or to contact us use the "CONTACT US" link at the bottom of this e-BULLETIN. KEEP SAFE! When you shop on Amazon this year please use your current Amazon log in here, Amazon Smile for Senior Council. The Senior Citizen Council of Cobb benefits when you shop on Amazon. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know, same products, same prices, same service but Amazon will donate a percentage of your purchases to the Senior Citizen Council of Cobb and you pay the same for the product. The first time you sign into Amazon Smile at the link below you can search for the Senior Citizen Council of Cobb and Amazon Smile will save your choice for future purchases on Amazon Smile. This is a great way to help Cobb seniors every time you shop on Amazon. Amazon Smile also available with the Amazon Shopping App. CLICK HERE to shop on AmazonSmile and help Cobb seniors OTHER INFORMATION Please note that when paying your annual dues we now can accept Zelle money transfers as a form of payment directly from your financial institution. Our Zelle account name is [email protected]. Our mailing address has changed and all future correspondence should use the new address listed below. Senior Council Events: May 14, Virtual Senior Citizen Council Board meeting, open to members. June 11, Virtual Senior Citizen Council Board meeting, open to members. Check our website below for specific information. Remember another important day in May, Sunday May 9th is Mother's Day The American incarnation of Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and became an official U.S. holiday in 1914. CLICK HERE for the history of Mothers Day. Senior Citizen Council of Cobb County PO Box 1864 CONTACT US Mableton, GA 30126 To contact the Senior Citizen Council by phone ​ ​ dial (423) 815-1790. Visit our website often for information and articles relevant to Cobb seniors and for the location of our events & meetings which are open to the public. https://seniorcitizencouncilofcobb.org/.
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