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  Your voice matters. Take the Little Rock Housing Equity Survey today.

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  Take Action to Make Your Community More Livable

  Posted on 10/03/24 - By Patricia Fry

  By 2030, one in five people in the United States will be over the age of 65. Is your community prepared?

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• Cooking Class with Chef Christine: Get Ready for Thanksgiving!

  Saturday, Nov 2, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CT

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• Balance & Mobility Class: Strengthen Your Stability

  Monday, Nov 4, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CT

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• Moving With Milly: A Low-Impact Workout

  Monday, Nov 4, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CT

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