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PSC Assists Hillsborough County Seniors During Older Americans Month

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During May’s Older Americans Month, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) is visiting three Hillsborough County Senior Centers on Tuesday, May 22, and Wednesday, May 23.
PSC representatives will distribute and discuss water and energy conservation information, assist eligible seniors in applying for the Lifeline Assistance telephone/broadband discount program, and offer protection against scams targeting utility customers.

The Palm Beach County events are scheduled for the following times and locations:

Tuesday, May 22, 2018
11:00 a.m.
Tampa Baptist Manor
215 W Grand Central Ave
Tampa, Florida

Wednesday, May 23, 2018
10:00 a.m.
Brandon Senior Center
612 N Parsons Ave
Brandon, Florida
and

Wednesday, May 23, 2018
1:00 p.m.
Ruskin Center
905 6th Street SE
Ruskin, Florida

About Older Americans Month
Since 1963, communities and agencies across the state and nation have joined in the annual Older American Month commemoration. The tradition shows the state’s commitment to celebrating the contributions and achievements of older Florida residents. For more information visit, oam.acl.gov.

For additional information, visit floridapsc.com.

PSC Assists Leon County Seniors During Older Americans Month

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During May’s Older Americans Month, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) is visiting the Lake Jackson Community Center in Tallahassee on Thursday, May 17.

PSC representatives will distribute and discuss water and energy conservation information, assist eligible seniors in applying for the Lifeline Assistance telephone/broadband discount program, and offer protection against scams targeting utility customers.

The Leon County event is scheduled for the following time and location:

Thursday, May 17, 2018
10:30 a.m.
Lake Jackson Community Center
3840 North Monroe, Suite 301
Tallahassee, Florida 

About Older Americans Month
Since 1963, communities and agencies across the state and nation have joined in the annual Older American Month commemoration. The tradition shows the state’s commitment to celebrating the contributions and achievements of older Florida residents. For more information visit hoam.acl.gov.

PSC Assists Palm Beach County Seniors During Older Americans Month

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During May’s Older Americans Month, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) is visiting two Palm Beach County Senior Centers on Wednesday, May 9, and Thursday, May 10.

PSC representatives will distribute and discuss water and energy conservation information, assist eligible seniors in applying for the Lifeline Assistance telephone/broadband discount program and offer protection against scams targeting utility customers.

The Palm Beach County events are scheduled for the following times and locations:

Wednesday, May 9, 2018
10:30 a.m.
Boynton Beach Senior Center
1021 South Federal Highway
Boynton Beach, Florida
and
Thursday, May 10, 2018
10:30 a.m.
Mae Volen Senior Center
1515 West Palmetto Park Road
Boca Raton, Florida

About Older Americans Month
Since 1963, communities and agencies across the state and nation have joined in the annual Older American Month commemoration. The tradition shows the state’s commitment to celebrating the contributions and achievements of older Florida residents. For more information visit, hoam.acl.gov.

PSC Assists Lafayette County Seniors During Older Americans Month

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During May’s Older Americans Month, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) is partnering with the Lafayette County Senior Center for an event on May 25, 2017.
PSC representatives will distribute and discuss water and energy conservation information, assist eligible seniors in applying for the Lifeline Assistance discounted telephone service program, and educate against falling for utility-related scams.
The Lafayette County event is scheduled for the following time and location:

Thursday, May 25, 2017
11:00 a.m.
Lafayette County Senior Center
114 Community Circle
Mayo, Florida

About Older Americans Month
Since 1963, communities and agencies across the state and nation have joined in the annual Older American Month commemoration. The tradition shows the state’s commitment to celebrating the contributions and achievements of older Florida residents. For more information visit, https://oam.acl.gov/.
For additional information, visit www.floridapsc.com.
Follow the PSC on Twitter, @floridapsc.

PSC’s May Helping Hand is Winter Park Community Center

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In conjunction with May’s Older Americans Month, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) is presenting its monthly Helping Hand recognition to the Winter Park Community Center whose programs assist seniors year-round.
“Helping seniors stay active and engaged with their community is invaluable,” said PSC Chairman Julie Brown.  “The PSC applauds the Winter Park Community Center for their continued learning programs and their efforts to help keep seniors informed.”
Each month, the PSC highlights a partner agency or organization whose clients is eligible for the federal Lifeline telephone discount program and/or need help reducing energy and water bills. Through these PSC Helping Hand partnerships, the Commission shares information to help consumers stretch their resources to meet their monthly bills.
“The PSC’s assistance and education helps our Center’s participants and supports our ongoing programs,” said Stephanie Kunz, Assistant Recreation Chief, Winter Park Community Center. “Our seniors benefit from the information on Lifeline, scams, energy and water conservation, and utility bill payment assistance, and we look forward to more visits from the PSC.”
Look for this year’s PSC Helping Hand outreach partner recognitions on the PSC’s homepage, www.floridapsc.com, under Hot Topics.
About Winter Park Community Center
Located in Winter Park, the Community Center opened in October 2011 and offers recreation for all ages.  Amenities include state-of-the-art fitness centers, two regulation basketball courts, media center, and banquet space.  In addition, the Community Center has an outdoor amphitheater overlooking Shady Park and a multipurpose pool. For more information, call 407/599-3275.
For additional information, visit www.floridapsc.com.
Follow the PSC on Twitter, @floridapsc.

PSC Assists Marion County Seniors During Older Americans Month

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During May’s Older Americans Month, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) is partnering with the Marion County Senior Services Center for an event on Wednesday, May 17, 2017.
PSC representatives will distribute and discuss water and energy conservation information, assist eligible seniors in applying for the Lifeline Assistance discounted telephone service program, and educate against falling for utility-related scams.
The Marion County event is scheduled for the following time and location:

Wednesday, May 17, 2017
10:00 a.m.
Marion County Senior Services Center
Marion Café
1101 SW 20th Court
Ocala, Florida

About Older Americans Month
Since 1963, communities and agencies across the state and nation have joined in the annual Older Americans Month commemoration. The tradition shows the state’s commitment to celebrating the contributions and achievements of older Florida residents. For more information visit, https://oam.acl.gov/.
For additional information, visit www.floridapsc.com.
Follow the PSC on Twitter, @floridapsc.

PSC Assists Hillsborough County Seniors During Older Americans Month

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During May’s Older Americans Month, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) is partnering with two Hillsborough County Senior Centers for events on Tuesday, May 16, 2017.
PSC representatives will distribute and discuss water and energy conservation information, assist eligible seniors in applying for the Lifeline Assistance discounted telephone service program, and educate against falling for utility-related scams.
The Hillsborough County events are scheduled for the following times and locations:

Tuesday, May 16, 2017
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Town N’ Country Senior Center
7606 Paula Drive
Tampa, Florida

1:00 p.m.
Oaks at Riverview Senior Center
101 E. Kirby Street
Tampa, Florida

About Older Americans Month
Since 1963, communities and agencies across the state and nation have joined in the annual Older Americans Month commemoration. The tradition shows the state’s commitment to celebrating the contributions and achievements of older Florida residents. For more information visit, https://oam.acl.gov/.
For additional information, visit www.floridapsc.com.
Follow the PSC on Twitter, @floridapsc.

PSC Assists Hillsborough County Seniors During Older Americans Month

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During May’s Older Americans Month, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) is partnering with two Hillsborough County Senior Centers for events on Tuesday, May 16, 2017.
PSC representatives will distribute and discuss water and energy conservation information, assist eligible seniors in applying for the Lifeline Assistance discounted telephone service program, and educate against falling for utility-related scams.
The Hillsborough County events are scheduled for the following times and locations:

Tuesday, May 16, 2017
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Town N’ Country Senior Center
601 E. Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa, Florida

1:00 p.m.
Oaks at Riverview Senior Center
101 E. Kirby Street
Tampa, Florida

About Older Americans Month
Since 1963, communities and agencies across the state and nation have joined in the annual Older Americans Month commemoration. The tradition shows the state’s commitment to celebrating the contributions and achievements of older Florida residents. For more information visit, https://oam.acl.gov/.
For additional information, visit www.floridapsc.com.
Follow the PSC on Twitter, @floridapsc.