Date: Mon, 7 May 2012 10:26:17 -0400
From: Debra Henzey
Subject: News Release: Chatham Council on Aging Celebrates Older Americans Month with Special Events
Chatham Council on Aging Celebrates Older Americans Month with Special Events
PITTSBORO — The Chatham County Council on Aging wants residents to take time in May to show appreciation for older adults in the community as part of Older Americans Month, which has been around since 1963.
Keeping with the theme of its “Never Too Old to Play,” the Council encourages our senior citizens to stay engaged, active and involved in their own lives and in their community. Lindsay Hickling, activities coordinator and wellness manager, invites all older adults living in Chatham to visit one of the two senior centers.
As she puts it, “We have a wide variety of activities that seniors can enjoy, including bowling, bocce, corn hole, jewelry making, yoga, etc. Above all, we are here to serve you.”
Besides daily activities, the Council will host Volunteer Appreciation Banquet on May 15, Celebrate Seniors Day on May 22, and National Senior Health and Fitness Day on May 30.
“Throughout the month, we also will be collecting food donations at our two senior centers in Pittsboro and Siler City that would help provide emergency meals for seniors in need,” said Hickling. “We especially need items such as peanut butter, canned tuna, chicken, fruit, vegetables, and toiletry items.”
You can also help the Council on Aging by taking part in our new 2012 survey found at www.chathamcouncilonaging.org which will assist us in planning for the future of Chatham’s ever increasing aging population. For more information on any of these topics, please contact Megan Coggins at (919)
542-4512.
Debra J. Henzey
Director of Community Relations
Chatham County, NC