Shaking hands, making eye contact, sharing stories with members of Congress, and staff–establishing connections and forging relationships is the heart of every Lobby Day, an annual LeadingAge event in Washington, DC. On Wednesday, April 22, nearly 300 members and state partners journeyed to the Hill for meetings. For some, the day marked their first visit; for others, it was a familiar and valued part of their long careers dedicated to aging services. Read about members’ advocacy experiences here.