Each May is observed nationwide as Older Americans Month. Together with Senior Citizens Day (the third Tuesday in May), Older Americans Month is a celebration of the contributions our older citizens have made to society, and is a chance for communities to give back and recognize the accomplishments of their elders. It also is a time to promote aging actively and encourage everyone, regardless of age, to live life to the fullest. Older Americans Month and Senior Citizens Day have a history dating back to 1977.
Ohio's theme for Older Americans Month 2009 is: "Reinvent Yourself, Reinvent Aging."
Today's seniors are shrugging off traditional stereotypes. They are living healthy and active lives, engaged in multiple endeavors. They are employees and employers, students and teachers. They are volunteers, leaders and mentors. And, by being all these things, older Ohioans are supporting their communities and the state, and making a difference in the lives of others. They are celebrating their uniqueness and redefining what it means to grow old.
Communities and organizations throughout Ohio are hosting special events to celebrate Older Americans Month and Senior Citizens Day. Events can include health fairs, dinners, trips, contests and more. view our interactive list.
Event Planning and Promotion Guide - We encourage local senior centers, organizations, community leaders, advocates and others to plan activities for Older Americans Month and Senior Citizens Day. Our Planning and Promotion Guide offers advice, sample event ideas, news releases and proclamations, and poster and flier designs you can customize to promote your event
Add your event to our statewide list - We invite sponsors and organizers to submit information about their events to be added to a statewide list of events.
Find an event in your area - View a county-by-county listing of events, posted by the event organizers and sponsors.
