[Mintwood-place] Groundbreaking for Senior Wellness Center on Georgia Ave!

[Jim Graham]

Dear Friends:



The groundbreaking for the new Senior Wellness Center on Georgia Avenue is
here!  The groundbreaking will be held on Friday, June 15 at 2:30pm at 3531
Georgia Ave, NW.



The center will help seniors in Ward One maintain their independence and
stay healthy.



It's been a long haul on this project.  I have worked on acquiring the
property and the subsequent public use since I took office in 1999. The
process involved a complex tax sale, made more difficult by a bankruptcy
proceeding.  The District Government finally obtained title in 2004.  Since
then, I have worked diligently to identify the necessary funds for the
project.



The Center design, itself, has benefited from the engagement and talents
brought to the project by the DC Office on Aging.



The Senior Wellness Center will be 10,000 square feet and will meet Green
Building standards, hopefully at the silver level.  It will open in 2008 and
provide classes in nutrition, smoking cessation, and other health topics.



I look forward to seeing you there!



Bests,

Councilmember Jim Graham

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Jim Graham, Councilmember, Ward One, 1350 Pa. Ave., NW, #105, Washington, DC
20004. 202-724-8181; 202-724-8109 (fax).

Chairman, Committee on Public Works and the Environment (including alcohol
regulation). Main Committee Number: 202-724-8195. 1350 Pa. Ave., NW, #116,
Washington, DC 20004.

Website: www.grahamwone.com
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