Older adults are a growing and increasingly vital part of our country. The contributions they make to our communities are varied, deeply rooted, and include influential roles in the nation’s economy, politics, and the arts. From 69-year-old NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, Jr. to 84-year-old actress Rita Moreno to 83-year-old Ruth Bader Ginsberg, who took her seat as a Supreme Court Justice at age 60, older adults are blazing trails in all aspects of American life.
In 1963, we began to acknowledge the contributions of older people by using the month of May to celebrate Older Americans Month (OAM). Led by the Administration for Community Living, the annual observance offers the opportunity to learn about, support, and celebrate our nation’s older citizens. This year’s theme, “Blaze a Trail,” emphasizes the ways older adults are reinventing themselves through new work and new passions, engaging their communities, and blazing a trail of positive impact on the lives of people of all ages.
While CASI provides services to older adults year-round and empowers them to live healthy, active lifestyles. As part of Older American Month, we will focus on how older adults in our community are leading and inspiring others, how we can support and learn from them, and how we might follow their examples to blaze trails of our own. Throughout the month, CASI will conduct activities and share information designed to highlight our local programs, resources, and success stories. We encourage you to get involved by volunteering at CASI, or attending one of special events:
CASI’s Special Events for Older American Month – May 2016
• May 2 Spring Hat Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. featurings Gloria’s Hat’s and Wigs and Holly Bell from Maxx Models. They will present new spring hats and accessories. Enter to win a makeover. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. Catered by Matthiesen’s. Cost for CASI Members is $12 and non-members is $15. RSVP requested.
• May 4 & 18 Evening Bingo at 5:30 p.m.
• May 6 Tony Hamilton Spring Dance 6:30 and 10:30 p.m. $15 at the door
• May 18 CASI 7:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Conference Living Younger Longer featuring special CASI member pricing of $30. Registration is $40 through May 8.
• May 20 6:00 p.m. Trivia Night Fundraiser featuring Mr. Trivia $10 per person/$80 per table.
• May 27 Country Music Dance featuring DJ Don Coker at 7:00 p.m. $7 at the door
All events held at held at CASI, 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA 52807
More information available at casiseniors.org
About CASI: Dedicated to serving seniors in the greater Quad Cities area, CASI boasts daily activities, classes, community forums, a fitness center and educational activities. CASI has a professional staff dedicated to the advocacy of seniors and all issues facing our aging population. Additionally, CASI operates Jane’s Place, the only adult day service facility in eastern Iowa. Jane’s Place serves seniors with early onset dementia, Alzheimer’s or those who need socialization. Jane’s Place also provides caregiver respite.
About Older American Month:
In 1963, May was designated to celebrate Older Americans Month (OAM). Led by the Administration for Community Living, the annual observance offers the opportunity to learn about, support, and celebrate our nation’s older citizens. This year’s theme, “Blaze a Trail,” emphasizes the ways older adults are reinventing themselves through new work and new passions, engaging their communities, and blazing a trail of positive impact on the lives of people of all ages.
