Washoe County Celebrates Seniors

May offers fun-filled events for seniors.

Monday marks the beginning of Older Americans Month. This year’s theme is “Age out loud,” bringing awareness to the way seniors are living their lives with boldness, confidence and passion while serving as an inspiration to people of all ages.

Monday, May 1, Washoe County Senior Services hosted an opening ceremony which included breakfast, a chance for seniors to boogie down during a concert and browse an information fair at the Washoe County Senior Center. The fair featured more than 40 local agencies and was beneficial to hundreds of seniors who learned more about several programs and services available to them.

“We want our seniors to know they are an integral part of our community and will always be valued and cared for in Washoe County,” Washoe County Commission Chair Bob Lucey said. “Older Americans Month is an opportunity to honor our beloved seniors and show them the support and resources available to them.”

Washoe County Senior Services is teaming up with the cities of Reno and Sparks, AARP, the Alzheimer’s Association and many other agencies to organize more than 100 events for seniors throughout the month of May.

The following is a couple upcoming events seniors are encouraged to attend:

Senior Safety Fair

What: Senior Safety Fair

When: Monday, May 15, 2017, from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Washoe County Senior Center at 1155 E. 9th Street-Building E, Reno

Info: Discuss home safety, elder abuse/scams, crime prevention and fire safety

Senior Legal Issues Panel

What: Senior Legal Issues Panel

When: Tuesday, May 16, 2017, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Where: Washoe County Senior Center at 1155 E. 9th Street-Building E, Reno

Info: Landlord/tenant, consumer debt, wills ect.

View the Older Americans Month Booklet for a complete list of events throughout the month of May.