SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY Senior Information Guide
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY Senior Information Guide
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY Senior Information Guide
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Civic/Community/Consumer<br />
1411 Marsh St, Ste. 205<br />
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401<br />
546-8348<br />
Fax 546-8368<br />
Congressman Kevin McCarthy<br />
22nd Congressional District<br />
1523 Longworth HOB<br />
Washington, DC 20515-0521<br />
202-225-2915<br />
Fax 202-225-2908<br />
bill.thomas@mail.house.gov<br />
5805 Capistrano Ave., Ste C<br />
Atascadero, CA 93420<br />
461-1034<br />
549-0390<br />
Fax 461-1323<br />
President George W. Bush<br />
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.NW<br />
Washington, DC 20500<br />
202-456-1414<br />
president@whitehouse.gov<br />
League of Women Voters<br />
PO Box 4210<br />
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403<br />
543-2220<br />
Info@slo.ca.lwvnet.org<br />
www.slo.ca.lwvnet.org<br />
The League is a non-partisan organization<br />
which promotes political responsibility<br />
and informed participation in<br />
government.<br />
Community<br />
<strong>Senior</strong> Organizations<br />
There are numerous organizations<br />
and groups which focus on the needs<br />
and interests of seniors. Some are for<br />
retired workers of a particular profession,<br />
some are involved in social or<br />
political advocacy and yet others offer<br />
special benefi ts for their members.<br />
Check the list below for organizations<br />
that may be of interest to you.<br />
AARP (American Association<br />
of Retired Persons)<br />
AARP State Offi ce - Volunteer Program<br />
AARP California Offi ce<br />
200 S. Los Robles Ave.<br />
Pasadena, CA 91101-2422<br />
866-448-3615<br />
Fax 626-583-8500<br />
www.aarp.org<br />
AARP California Offi ce<br />
1415 L Street, Ste 960<br />
Sacramento, CA 95814<br />
866-448-3614<br />
Fax 916-446-2223<br />
Arroyo Grande Chapter<br />
P.O. Box 176<br />
Arroyo Grande, CA 93421<br />
Call Rosemary Torres 481-5554<br />
Meetings held Fourth Wednesday<br />
of each month at 1 pm at Womens<br />
Club, 211 Vernon Ave.<br />
AARP provides educational and<br />
social activities for members as well<br />
as offering group insurance. Advocates<br />
for legislation that is benefi cial<br />
to seniors on both state and national<br />
levels. Membership open to anyone<br />
over the age of 50.<br />
Area Agency on Aging (AAA)<br />
Central Coast Commission for <strong>Senior</strong><br />
Citizens<br />
528 South Broadway<br />
Santa Maria, CA 93454<br />
541-0384<br />
800-510-2020<br />
seniors@kcbx.net<br />
www.centralcoastseniors.org<br />
Designated Area Agency on Aging to<br />
serve and represent senior citizens in<br />
San Luis Obispo County. The AAA has<br />
the responsibility of distributing Older<br />
Americans Act and Older Californians<br />
Act monies to support community<br />
based long term care services for<br />
seniors. Also provides information<br />
and assistance services. The Advisory<br />
Council provides information and advocacy<br />
on senior issues and sponsors<br />
the election of local delegates to the<br />
California <strong>Senior</strong> Legislature.<br />
California Commission on Aging<br />
1300 National Dr. #173<br />
Sacramento, CA 95834<br />
916-419-7591<br />
Fax 916-419-7596<br />
sfi tzpatrick@ccoa.ca.gov<br />
www.calaging.org<br />
Twenty fi ve member Advisory Council<br />
to the state Department of Aging that<br />
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advocates at the state level on behalf<br />
of older Californians.<br />
California Retired Teachers<br />
Assoc.<br />
754-2145 (South County)<br />
238-7468 (North County)<br />
800-523-2782<br />
www.calrta.org<br />
Advocates to enhance the welfare<br />
of and increase benefi ts to retired<br />
teachers in California.<br />
California <strong>Senior</strong> Legislature<br />
(CSL)<br />
1020 N Street, Room 513<br />
Sacramento, CA 95814<br />
916-552-8056<br />
Fax 916- 552-8013<br />
www.4csl.org<br />
The <strong>Senior</strong> Legislature meets annually<br />
in Sacramento to develop and promote<br />
legislation which responds to the needs<br />
and concerns of older Californians.<br />
Election of delegates held every four<br />
years by the Area Agency on Aging.<br />
Current CSL Delegates<br />
<strong>Senior</strong> Assemblywoman<br />
Alice Loh<br />
San Luis Obispo<br />
543-9055<br />
<strong>Senior</strong> Senator<br />
Marsha Epstein<br />
Nipomo<br />
929-6301<br />
Retired State Employees<br />
6515 Lime Rd<br />
Paso Robles, CA 93446<br />
Military Offi cer Association of<br />
America<br />
CA Central Coast Chapter<br />
481-7500<br />
226-8140<br />
<strong>Senior</strong> Citizens Advisory Commission<br />
City of Arroyo Grande/Recreation<br />
P.O. Box 550<br />
Arroyo Grande, CA 93421<br />
473-5474<br />
Advises the Arroyo Grande City Council<br />
and addresses special needs and<br />
problems of senior citizens. It meets on<br />
an as needed basis.
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