Fort Pierce - Friday June 2, 2023: Welcome to In Focus, with IRSC Public Media. This week we'll learn about the Council on Aging of St. Lucie, which is marking its 50th year of providing a wide range of services to seniors throughout the Treasure Coast.
Darrell Drummond, the President and CEO of the organization, tells us about those services, from, Meals on Wheels, adult day care, transportation, and personalized home care services that make it possible for seniors to maintain their independence, without sacrificing their quality of life.
Learn more about the Council on Aging and the services they provide on their website at: coasl.com.
Then we'll talk about the sixth annual Vero Beach Film Festival. It runs from next Wednesday, June 7th through Sunday June 11th.
David Yakir, the Festival's Executive Director, talks about some of the nearly 70 films that will be screened this year, and the festivities surrounding the five-day event, including the Filmmakers Ball where you’ll get a chance to meet the creators and discuss their work.
Get your tickets and learn more about the films at the Vero Beach Film Festival on their website at: vbfilmfest.org.