Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging is inviting residents and partners to share what helps, and what needs to change when it comes to aging well.
Take the online survey at lmtaaa.org/area-plan March 16 through April 14, 2026.
LMTAAA will use feedback to anchor its 2027-2030 Area Plan for Lewis, Mason and Thurston counties. The plan is a guide to building programs and services, like meals, caregiving, and transportation, reflecting community needs. Services support older adults, adults living with disability, and the friends and family who care for them.
Forums and a public hearing continue shaping a draft plan around local realities.
“Aging well looks different for everyone. Needs shift by place, health, income and more,” said LMTAAA Planning Director Kyle Sanchez. “Every voice helps LMTAAA connect the dots to what’s most important to those we serve. Data reveals patterns, but it’s stories that give those numbers meaning.”
Taking part in a survey, forum or hearing helps LMTAAA match services to real life.
Online Area Plan Survey
Share what’s working for you and what’s not. Responses are anonymous. The survey does not require names, contact info or any other identifying details.
Dates: March 16 through April 14, 2026
Link: lmtaaa.org/area-plan
Community Forums
Share a story, a barrier, an idea or just listen in support of aging services.
Lewis County:
• Monday, March 23, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Timber River Connections, 2545 N National Avenue, Chehalis
• Tuesday, April 7, 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., Packwood Senior Center, 12931 US-12, Packwood
Mason County:
• Thursday, March 26, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., The HUB for Seniors, 111 NE Old Belfair Highway, Belfair
• Monday, March 30, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mason County Senior Activities Association, 190 W Sentry Drive, Shelton
Thurston County:
• Thursday, April 2, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia Senior Center, Olympia
• Wednesday, April 8, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Yelm Senior Center, 16530 103rd Avenue SE, Yelm
Virtual:
• Thursday, April 9, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (visit LMTAAA.org in April for link)
Final Comments
Share feedback on the draft Area Plan before its final. Attend a public hearing in-person or online. Visit the LMTAAA website closer to the event for the link.
Public Hearing:
Thursday, June 18, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., LMTAAA, 2404 Heritage Court SW, Olympia
Read the current 2024-2027 Area Plan: lmtaaa.org/area-plan
