LITHONIA, Ga.— May is National Older Americans Month (OAM), and to celebrate, DeKalb County Public Library, Office of Aging; Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs department; Lou Walker Senior Center; Central Senior Center; and Decatur Active Living have collaborated and planned a month of programs and activities for DeKalb’s seniors.
This year’s theme, “Engage at Every Age,” emphasizes that you are never too old (or young) to take part in activities that can enrich your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It also celebrates the many ways in which older adults make a difference in our communities. They are sharing their wisdom and experience with future generations, and they are giving back to make enrich their communities, all while working and volunteering, mentoring and learning, leading and engaging.
OAM will kick off with the Senior Olympics on Wednesday, May 2nd, 10:00 a.m. at Exchange Recreation Center, 2771 Columbia Drive in Decatur and the LWSC Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Thursday, May 3rd, 5:00 p.m. at Lou Walker Senior Center, 2538 Panola Road in Lithonia.
The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners will recognize DeKalb seniors with a proclamation on Tuesday, May 8th, 9:00 a.m. at the Manuel Maloof Building, 1300 Commerce Drive in Decatur.
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