Aging and Human Services
Neighborhood Nutrition Center relocates in Lenexa
The Lenexa Neighborhood Nutrition Center has relocated to the Haskins Wing of the Lenexa Old Town Activity Center.
Rebecca Tsang receives leadership award
At its November meeting, the Commission on Aging presented the 2024 Peg Deaton Leadership in Aging Award.
COA meeting
The Commission on Aging will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, in room 1070/1075 and Wednesday, Feb. 12, in room 1055 at the Sunset Drive Office Building, 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Olathe. For more information, call 913-715-8860 or 800-766-3777 TDD or visit jocogov.org/coa.
Candidates sought for local Silver-Haired legislators
The Kansas Silver Haired Legislature is a unicameral (one-chambered) legislature composed of 125 representatives across the state. SHL delegates are 60 years or older and are elected from their county of residence.
COA adopts 2025 Legislative Platform
During the Oct. 9, 2024, Commission on Aging Legislative Breakfast and Meeting, the COA Legislative Committee presented its 2025 Legislative Platform. The platform outlines the COA’s position on legislative issues and is a guide for its advocacy efforts.