HAYWARD – Assemblymember Mary Hayashi (D-Hayward) announced today that she is hosting a series of Mobile District Offices (MDOs) at local senior centers.  The MDOs will take place on:

• Thursday, July 19th at the Hayward Senior Center located at 22325 N. 3rd Street from 10:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.;
  
• Tuesday, July 24th at the Bancroft Senior Center located at 14235 Bancroft Avenue in San Leandro from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.;
  
• Monday, July 30th at the Castro Valley Senior Center located at 17800 Redwood Road from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; and finally,
  
• Wednesday, August 1st at the Dublin Senior Center located at 7600 Amador Valley Blvd. from 10:40 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Assembly staff will be available to answer questions and address any concerns the community may have regarding state agencies.  Seniors will receive complimentary copies of the 2007-2008 Senior Community Resource Guide.  The guide provides listings of federal, state, and local community and non-profit services available to seniors. The guide also includes a section on senior scams and tips to avoid becoming a victim of fraud and theft.  Other informational literature will be available on topics such as stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure, identity theft prevention, and earthquake preparedness.

“Many seniors have a difficult time attending district events throughout the year, so I decided to bring my district office to them,” said Assemblymember Hayashi.  “My staff will be available to listen, offer invaluable resource guides, and assist seniors with issues of importance.”

The Mobile District Offices are open to the public.  For more information, please contact Assemblymember Hayashi’s district office at (510) 583-8818 or visit her website at www.assembly.ca.gov/hayashi.

Hayashi serves the 18th Assembly District, which includes San Leandro, Hayward, Dublin, most of Castro Valley and Pleasanton, and a portion of Oakland, as well as the unincorporated areas of Ashland, Cherryland and San Lorenzo.