The Western Communities Chapter of the Florida Alliance for Retired Americans will meet Monday, Oct. 7 at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) in the classroom building behind the main sanctuary. A business meeting begins at noon, and new members are welcome. The program begins at 1 p.m. and will feature Dr. Stephen Joyner, executive dean of Palm Beach State College, who will speak about “Academic Alignment With Community Needs.” The program is free and open to the public. For more info., call Nancy Tanner at (561) 793-9677.