May is Older Americans Month!
Staff reports
Older Americans Month is an occasion to show appreciation and support for our seniors as they continue to enrich and strengthen our communities. There are many opportunities for older adults and all of us to stay engaged and create our region to be a healthy and vital place to grow old.
This year’s theme — Older Americans: Connecting the Community — pays homage to the many ways in which older adults bring inspiration and continuity to the fabric of our communities, and highlights how technology is helping older Americans live longer, healthier, and more engaged lives.
Strive Not to Drive for Seniors!
From May 16-20 Asheville City Transit is free all week! Create a more livable and senior friendly community by opting not to drive during the week.
Senior Games – Forever Young!
Celebrating healthy aging for adults 55 years of age and greater at the 17th annual Madison County Senior Games Sports, May 17-24. For more information contact Dee Black at (828) 350-2051 or [email protected], or visit www.ashevillenc.gov/parks
Downtown Asheville Senior Walk
A 30 minute Senior Walk will be held Wednesday, May 18 at 10 a.m. beginning at the YWCA, 185 S. French Broad Ave. in Asheville.
The Road to Driving Wellness
Most of us want to continue driving as long as possible. This workshop is designed to help older drivers stay on the road – safely. The workshop will be held in Mars Hill, Wednesday, May 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Mars Hill Retirement Community. The workshop is free, registration is required. Please contact Jodi Brazil at (828) 649-3531. To ensure your place you must register by May 16, 2011.
Asheville-Buncombe Silver Arts Competition
Tuesday, May 24 – Open House starts at 5 p.m. Awards and dinner at 6 p.m. For more information on how to submit your literary, visual, heritage and performing arts contact Dee Black at (828) 350-2051 or [email protected]
Century Club Event
The centenarians of our region will be celebrated at Park Ridge Health on Tuesday, May 24. If you know of a centenarian who should be invited, please contact Rebecca at [email protected] or phone (828) 251-7438.
Eat Better, Move More, Age Well
This program is designed to increase physical activity and improve access to local foods. We are looking for 2-3 representatives from Madison, Henderson and Transylvania Counties to participate in a replication project on June 10. At the Sherrill Center, on UNC Asheville’s campus. For information or registration please email [email protected]
