Department of Senior Affairs Advisory Council
For information about services for seniors in Bernalillo County, call 505-764-6400.
Senior Affairs Activities Catalog
DownloadPurpose:
- Promote awareness and education on senior issues, increasing community involvement and commitment to seniors.
- Advocate on behalf of seniors, ensuring the senior population is represented and the policies support the mission of the Department of Senior Affairs.
- Support the program development by acting as the ears and eyes of the Department, assessing needs and skills of seniors, become knowledgeable of available services in the community, assessing and giving recommendations on program development and delivery of services and supporting the funding development activities.
- Support the development of strategic alliances, identifying and encouraging essential partnerships between DSA and other entities.
Membership
The Advisory Council consists of twelve (12) voting members, eight (8) appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council, two (2) appointed by the Bernalillo County Commission, one (1) member appointed by the Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, one (1) member appointed by the Village of Tijeras.
Apply to serve on the DSA Advisory Council. Note: the application process includes a background check.
Current Members
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2021 Schedule of Meetings
| Date | Location | Address |
|---|---|---|
| January 25, 2021 | Virtual | Zoom Link in Public Announcement |
| February 22, 2021 | Virtual | Zoom Link in Public Announcement |
| March 15, 2021 | Virtual | Zoom Link in Public Announcement |
| April 19, 2021 | Virtual | Zoom Link in Public Announcement |
| May 17, 2021 | Virtual | Zoom Link in Public Announcement |
| June 21, 2021 | Virtual | Zoom Link in Public Announcement |
| July 26, 2021 | Bear Canyon Senior Center | 4645 Pitt NE, 87111 |
| August 2021--No Meeting | ||
| September 27, 2021 | Highland Senior Center | 131 Monroe NE, 87108 |
| October 25, 2021 | Palo Duro Senior Center | 5221 Palo Duro NE, 87110 |
| November 15, 2021 | Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center | 501 Elizabeth SE, 87123 |
| December 2021--No Meeting |
Business meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at noon. Changes of time and place are at the discretion of the Council. Call 505-764-6469 for more information.
* Please note that there are no meetings in August or December.