Archived News Release from 2003

For Immediate Release

Congresswoman Anna Eshoo to Speak at Redwood City's Veterans Memorial Senior Center

Redwood City, CA - October 21, 2003 - The Redwood City Senior Affairs Commission is pleased to announce that United States Congresswoman Anna Eshoo will be the keynote speaker at a very special luncheon event on Thursday, November 13, 2003 at 12:00 noon. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear from the Congresswoman about federal issues and initiatives of importance to seniors and our community, and to ask her questions about how these issues affect us in Redwood City.

The luncheon event takes place in the Redwood Room at the Veterans Memorial Senior Center, 1455 Madison Avenue in Redwood City, and costs just $4.50 per person. The public is invited to enjoy lunch with Congresswoman Eshoo, and discuss with her the issues of the day. This luncheon is sure to be “sold out” so reservations are required – please call 650-780-7270 to reserve your seat.

This is just one of the educational, informative, and fun events and activities provided by the Veterans Memorial Senior Center. With a variety of programs and services including innovative and creative classes, dinner dances, presentations by local historians, talks by our elected officials, great food, information and referral, health and fitness classes that focus on wellness for free or at a very low cost, the Center is a great asset to Redwood City.

The Veterans Memorial Senior Center is operated by the Redwood City Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, which provides recreational facilities and activities for all ages and interests, and supplies building and custodial services for City buildings. Redwood City Parks operates the Fair Oaks Community Center, providing social, educational, and cultural activities, as well as information, referral, and counseling services to persons living in Redwood City and neighboring communities. Redwood City Parks is more than you think! Its website is located at www.redwoodcity.org/parks/.

Visit Redwood City’s website at www.redwoodcity.org for information about the City and its services, the community, recreation programs, education, City government, and local business.

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Contact: Kathy Bede
Veterans Memorial Senior Center
650-780-7272