Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers

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MAPS Lowell Office to Host Educational Presentations in Feb. and March

The Lowell Office of the Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS), located at 11 Mill St., is preparing some special presentations for the Portuguese-speaking community in February and March.

• February 17 – Education on H1N1 Swine Flu, presentation by Elisa Garibaldi from Lowell Community Health Center, starting at 2 pm;

• March 4 – Programs available at the Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley, presentation by Alda Rocha, starting at 1:30 pm;

• March 23 – Programs for Public Benefits (who is eligible and what you need to know), presentation by Maristela Tosato, starting at 2 pm.

All presentations are in Portuguese and admission free, but seating is limited. For more information, please call (978) 970-1250.