May Is Older Americans Month

Every year since 1963, May has been a month to appreciate and celebrate the vitality and aspirations of older adults and their contributions to our communities. The theme for Older Americans Month 2013, Unleash the Power of Age, has never been more fitting. Older Americans are productive, active, and influential members of society, sharing essential talents, wisdom, and life experience with their families, friends, and neighbors.

As large numbers of baby-boomers reach retirement age, many communities have increased their efforts to provide meaningful opportunities for older adults - many of whom remain physically and socially active through their 80s and beyond. Current trends show that people over age 60 account for an ever-growing percentage of participants in community service positions, faith-based organizations, online social networking as well as arts and recreational groups.

Lifelong participation in social, creative, and physical activities has proven health benefits, including retaining mobility, muscle mass, and cognitive abilities. But older adults are not the only ones who benefit from their engagement in community life. Studies show their interactions with family, friends, and neighbors across generations enrich the lives of everyone involved. Young people who have significant relationships with a grandparent or elder report that these relationships helped shape their values, goals, and life choices and gave them a sense of identity and roots.

Audrey is going to Europe in June!!!!

We wish her to have a great time as she teaches cooking classes for Coleson Foods across Europe!

• Saturday June 8th Aviano, Italy
• Sunday June 9th Vicenza, Italy
• Thursday June 13th Patch
• Friday June 14th Grafenoehr, Germany
• Saturday June 15th Vogelweh (am), Germany
• Ramstein (pm), Germany
• Sunday June 16th Wiesbaclen, Germany

Audrey is famous, check her out at: Coleson Foods