John Flack speaks at Rotary Meeting Apr 14, 2026

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: Category: Local News Releases; Apr 8, 2026

Topic: AARP New Mexico

John Flack recently moved to Silver City from Portland, Oregon where he was involved with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Age Friendly Communities Initiative and is working to have Grant County and Silver City join The Network of Age Friendly Communities. He currently serves on the AARP New Mexico Executive Council and Advocacy Team. John brings a wealth of experience in and passion for advocating on behalf of seniors, and is skilled at navigating various agencies that shape programs and policies affecting seniors.

Joining John will be Joanne De Michele from Land of Enchantment Manufactured Home Owners Alliance. Her work goes hand in hand with what AARP is looking to do in Silver City.

The Rotary Club will meet in the conference room of Gila Regional Medical Center. Visitors should enter through the main entrance. There is a brief "meet and greet", and then the speaker has the floor. The club welcomes members of the public to the meetings. Lunch is available in the hospital cafeteria. Guests are advised to arrive in the cafeteria well before noon.

Rotary is an organization of business and professional persons united worldwide to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. Since its founding in 1923, the Silver City Rotary Club has provided support and service to numerous non-profit organizations and civic causes in Silver City and Grant County as well as supporting and participating in humanitarian projects sponsored by Rotary International.

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John Flack speaks at Rotary Meeting Apr 14, 2026

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