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Orland Fire hosts meeting on helping Seniors who live alone Nov. 5

The Orland Fire Protection District will host its monthly Coffee and Conversation meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 and address the challenges facing individuals and seniors who live alone. 
The meeting is from 10 AM until 12 Noon and will be held at the Fire District Admin Offices at 9790 W. 151st Street. 
It is free and open to Orland Fire District residents only.
Speakers include EMS Educator Ret. Lt. Chris Smith and CRR Educator Betsy Dine. 
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For more information visit OrlandFire.org, or facebook.com/OrlandFireProtectionDistrict.


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