Sonora, CA…The Sonora Area Foundation invites the community to the inaugural Senior Family Forum on Wednesday, May 3rd from 8:45 AM to 12:00 PM. This is a free community event featuring a morning of fast paced presentations by local experts on issues of significance to seniors and their families. Topics include: Elder Abuse / Scams, Investment / Financial Issues, Grandparents’ Rights, Insurance Issues, Trusts, Medi-Cal Planning, Conservatorships, Tax Planning, Estate Planning and much more.

Scheduled presenters include: Todd Simonson, CFP, Patricia Hohne, CPA, William J. Coffill, Esq., Tuolumne County Sheriff Jim Mele, HON. Kate Segerstrom, Gary Dambacher, Esq.,Tuolumne County Deputy District Attorney Eric Hovatter, Esq., HON. Donald Segerstrom and others.

There is no charge to attend and reservations are not required. Light snacks will be served. The event is being held at Sierra Bible Church located at 15171 Tuolumne Road, Sonora. Contact Sonora Area Foundation with any questions at: 209.533.2596

The Sonora Area Foundation is a Community Foundation incorporated in 1989, commencing operations in 1990. Its mission is to strengthen our community by promoting philanthropy through assisting charitable donors, making grants to worthy projects and programs and providing leadership on local issues.

The Sonora Area Foundation, along with two supporting organizations, the Irving J. Symons Foundation for Tuolumne County and The Symons Family Fund, has assets of more than $45 million. The Foundation holds and administers more than 170 charitable funds set up for a variety of charitable purposes and educational scholarships. The governing boards of the Foundation and supporting organizations regularly award grants that fulfill needs in Tuolumne County and exceeds $23.5 million since inception.

The Sonora Area Foundation is a member of the Council on Foundations, a national membership organization for community foundations. For information on grant applications, making a donation or establishment of a donor
fund, contact the Foundation at 209-533-2596 or through its website www.sonora-area.org .