Economic impact of luring retirees topic of Lawrence community meeting

The potential economic impact of attracting retirees to Douglas County will be the topic of a community meeting.

The meeting will be:

• From 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

• Wednesday, Jan. 27.

• Community Health Building, 200 Maine.

• Hosted by Douglas County Coalition on Aging.

• More information? Call Gayle Sigurdson at 843-1692.

John Glassman, director of Douglas County Senior Services, will summarize results of a recent study conducted by researchers at Kansas University’s School of Social Welfare.

The discussion will include the benefits and risks of Douglas County actively promoting itself as a retirement destination.