SUBJECT: General Business
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Older Americans Month Proclamation
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DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation
PRESENTER: Patrick Hammer, Director of Parks & Recreation
Trustee Gippe, Sponsor
TIME ESTIMATE: 10 minutes
only required for non-consent items
FISCAL SUMMARY: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Accept Proclamation
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads our nation’s observance of Older Americans Month. The theme for 2021 is "Communities of Strength."
Older adults have built resilience and strength over their lives through successes, failures, joys, and difficulties. Their stories and contributions help to support and inspire others. This OAM, we will celebrate the strength of older adults and the Aging Network, with special emphasis on the power of connection and engagement in building strong communities.
The Erie Active Adults recreation program will celebrate Older Americans Month during a Curbside Lunch. Erie Active Adults are asked to register and swing by the Erie Community Center for a free lunch catered by Boston Market. The event will be held Tuesday, May 18 beginning at 12:15 pm. Registration is required by emailing or calling Cindy at chickman@erieco.gov or 303-926-2795. The event is sponsored by the Erie Active Adults and TRU Community Care.
Board Priority(s) Addressed:
ü Engaged and Diverse Community
ü Prosperous Economy
ü Well-Maintained Transportation Infrastructure
ü Small Town Feel
ü Safe and Healthy Community
ü Effective Governance
ü Environmentally Sustainable
ü Fiscally Responsible
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proclamation - Older Americans Month 2021