California Department of Corporations Celebrates ''Older Americans Month''.News Editors/Health/Medical Writers SACRAMENTO Sacramento, city, United States Sacramento (săkrəmĕn`tō), city (1990 pop. 369,365), state capital and seat of Sacramento co., central Calif. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 30, 2004 May 2004 Designated as Older Americans Month; Department's Seniors Against Investment Fraud Program (SAIF) is Critical Resource to Older Americans as They Live Longer, More Active Lives In celebration of Older Americans Month in California California (kăl'ĭfôr`nyə), most populous state in the United States, located in the Far West; bordered by Oregon (N), Nevada and, across the Colorado River, Arizona (E), Mexico (S), and the Pacific Ocean (W). , the Department of Corporations' Seniors Against Investment Fraud (SAIF) program announced today that it will give at least 30 presentations statewide throughout the month of May to help educate older Californians about how to identify and avoid fraud schemes that are often targeted at them. It is estimated that between 75 and 100 seniors will attend each SAIF presentation. Established by the United States Department of Health and Human Services United States Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS), n.pr a cabinet-level government organization comprising 12 agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. in 1963, Older Americans Month aims to recognize and celebrate older Americans who are living longer, healthier and more productive lives. This year's theme is "Aging Well, Living Well." President Bush is also expected to proclaim pro·claim tr.v. pro·claimed, pro·claim·ing, pro·claims 1. To announce officially and publicly; declare. See Synonyms at announce. 2. May as Older Americans Month nationwide. "During Older Americans Month, we celebrate with Californians who are living longer, more active lives," said Corporations Commissioner William P. Wood William P. Wood was the first Director of the United States Secret Service. He was sworn in on July 5, 1865 by Secretary of the Treasury Hugh McCulloch. He then headed the newly formed Secret Service for four years until he resigned in 1869. . "Californians want and deserve financial security after retirement. Unfortunately, older populations have increasingly become targets for investment fraud. The SAIF program can help protect seniors against devious de·vi·ous adj. 1. Not straightforward; shifty: a devious character. 2. Departing from the correct or accepted way; erring: achieved success by devious means. fraud schemes. I strongly urge all older Californians to learn all they can about SAIF and follow the guidelines guidelines, n.pl a set of standards, criteria, or specifications to be used or followed in the performance of certain tasks. before making a financial investment." A list of scheduled SAIF presentations for the month of May, "Older Americans Month," is attached. Please contact SAIF at 916-445-1349 to confirm dates and locations. The Department of Corporations is California's Investment and Financing Authority. The Department is responsible for the regulation, enforcement and licensing of securities, franchises, off-exchange commodities, investment and financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. , independent escrows, consumer and commercial finance lending and residential mortgage lending. For further information or to obtain a complaint form, please visit the Department's web site at www.corp.ca.gov See .gov and GovNet. (networking) gov - The top-level domain for US government bodies. or call 1-866-ASK-CORP (1-866-275-2677).
Scheduled list of SAIF presentations during Older Americans Month -
May 2004
Date Location Time
May 1 1299 5th Avenue, Belmont 11:30 - 1:30 p.m.
May 4 Marin City Senior Center
640 Drake Avenue, Marin 11:00 - 12:00 p.m.
May 4 Raddison Hotel
2233 Ventura Street, Fresno 8:00 - 5:00 p.m.
May 4 Sunrise Mobil Home Park
Rancho Cordova 10:00 - 12:00 p.m.
May 5 The Tamalpais
501 Via Casitas, Greenbrae 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
May 6 West Marin Senior Services
Regional History Ctr., Hwy 1, Tomales 10:30 - 12:00 p.m.
May 8 Family Services Center
14580 S. Broadway, Cabazon 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
May 11 Parnow House
164 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael 11:00 - 1:00 p.m.
May 11 Holiday Inn Capital Plaza
300 J Street, Sacramento 9:00 - 4:00 p.m.
May 12 Senior Rally - State Capitol
Sacramento 9:00 - 2:00 p.m.
May 12 Gold County Fairgrounds
1273 High Street, Auburn 10:00 - 4:00 p.m.
May 12 Sunset Whitney Golf Course
4566 Scenic Road, Rocklin 7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
May 13 Redwoods
40 Camino Alto, Mill Valley 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
May 13 El Dorado County Dpt. Of Human Services
3300 Fair Lane, Placerville 8:00 - 1:00 p.m.
May 13 Veteran's Building
7th and San Benito Street, Hollister 10:00 - 5:00 p.m.
May 14 Maidu Senior Center
1550 Maidu Avenue, Placerville 9:00 - 3:00 p.m.
May 14 6599 Foothill Blvd., #300
Oakland 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
May 15 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks 9:00 - 2:00 p.m.
May 15 Lake Elsinore Sheriff's Station
333 Limited Avenue, Lake Elsinore 10:00 - 12:00 p.m.
May 20 West Marin Senior Services
83 Wharf Road, Bolinas 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
May 20 Mind Institute
2825 50th Street, Sacramento 9:00 - 2:00 p.m.
May 20 Rancho Park Villa
Senior Community Housing
801 Cypress Way, San Dimas 9:00 - 1:00 p.m.
May 20 1660-B Broadway Street, Santa Monica 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
May 21 - 22 Scams & Schemes Conference
Holiday Inn
1900 Hilltop Drive, Redding 9:00 - 4:00 p.m.
May 25 Senior Service Center
1075 N. State Street, Hemet 10:00 - 12:00 p.m.
May 25 Wildomar Community Center
41810 Juniper Street, Wildomar 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
May 26 Senior Service Center
4000 Pierce Street, Riverside 9:30 - 12:00 p.m.
May 26 Community Center
1925 E. Dakota Ave., Fresno 10:00 - 12:00 p.m.
May 27 Rancho Park Villa
Senior Community Housing
801 Cypress Way, San Dimas 9:00 - 1:00 p.m.
May 27 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks 11:30 - 1:30 p.m.
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