Senior Connection Center (SCC) is holding public hearings to invite members of the community, our partners and stakeholders to comment on the service needs of older adults and how local services will be funded by SCC in 2017. After the public hearing portion of the meeting, SCC will continue the conversation with the audience to gather input into the development of its service delivery plan. We encourage the offering of ideas and innovative suggestions on how we can better achieve our planning goals to ultimately make a positive impact on those we serve. Highlands, Hardee & Polk Counties Thursday, May 19, 2016 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Bartow Public Library 2150 South Broadway Avenue Bartow, Florida 33830 For 2017, SCC proposes to continue with the direct provision of Intake and Evidence-Based Health and Wellness services, funded through the Older Americans Act for Hardee, Highlands, Hillsborough, Manatee and Polk Counties. These events are free and open to the public but space is limited and reservations are recommended. Please contact Paula Nelson at (813) 676-5583 or via email at paula.nelson@agingflorida.com to make your reservation.