It is time once again to mark your calendar for Senior Lobby Day, scheduled for February 21 from 8am to 4:30pm. Attendees with meet at United Churches, 110 11th Ave SE in Olympia.

The agenda for the 2013 Senior Lobby Day will include several well known speakers and panel discussions on issues such as the budget, health and long term care, pensions and transportation. Governor-Elect Jay Inslee has been invited.

Attendees will be asked to make appointments with their legislators in advance of the 2013 Senior Lobby Day.

Registration is $18. Each registrant will receive a Registration Packet, a Legislative Tool Kit, a Senior Lobby Royal Blue Scarf, continental breakfast, box lunch and an afternoon overview with coffee and brownies. The meals and breaks give participants a chance to review and discuss meetings with legislators.

This annual event is organized by the Washington State Senior Citizens’ Lobby, formed in 1977 as a volunteer advocacy organization for seniors. The non-profit organization studies issues of concern to seniors and develops a legislative agenda prior to each session. It also provides public forums such as the Fall Conference on current public policy issues with national and state speakers.

Register at: 2013waseniorlobbyday.eventbrite.com or send your check to:

Washington State Senior Citizens’

Lobby, 1501 S Capitol Way, #102

Olympia, WA 98501.

For more information, visit http://www.waseniorlobbylobby.org or call 360-754-0207.

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