Dear Patrons, 

May is a beautiful time of year with everything outside coming alive before our very eyes! Our raised garden program is just beginning, along with pickleball and bocce games that are getting underway. There are also lovely outdoor spaces for people to gather, dine or just relax. 

We have hired a contractor who will be adding new features to our outdoor park throughout the spring, which we are excited about. One of the newest features will be a putting green! We are also working on some cultural trips and harbor cruises which will be listed in the upcoming newsletters. 

It is Older Americans month as was first designated in 1963 by President Kennedy. Before then, very few programs existed to meet the needs of older Americans and about one third lived in poverty. Since that time, many programs and services have been introduced and expanded to help improve the lives of seniors. Each year the Administration for Community Living chooses a theme to focus on for Older Americans Month. This May, the theme is “Championing Your Health”. 

The Council on Aging has many programs that can assist you with taking better care of your health. One example is the SHINE program which helps to ensure that you have the most appropriate health care insurance that you can. Then on May 19th we will offer a large Health Fair. There will be numerous vendors, health screening clinics, educational workshops and a free boxed lunch with raffle prizes at the end. This is another great way to “Champion Your Health”. 

Happy Mother’s Day and Older Americans Month, 

Carol