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By: Anna Moss, Managing Attorney
Legal Services of South Central Michigan-Battle Creek office will conduct inter- views for legal advice and possible representation, without charge, to interested seniors. For more information call (269) 965-3951.
• Friday, July 1, 9am-12:30pm for interested seniors who reside in St. Joseph County. Please call (269) 224-5040 to speak to an attorney.
IN PERSON
• Wednesday, July 6, 10:30am-12pm, Barry County Commission on Aging,
320 West Woodlawn, Hastings, MI, 49058. NOTE: COVID PROTOCOLS WILL BE IN PLACE.
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• Wednesday, July 20, 11am-12pm, for interested seniors who reside in Calhoun County. Please call (269) 224-5040 to speak to an attorney.
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