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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 20, 2007
COLUMBUS - Governor Ted Strickland has proclaimed April 22-28 as Ohio Senior Center Week to recognize the work that senior centers, their staff and volunteers do to enrich lives and strengthen communities. The observance coincides with the annual meeting of the Ohio Association of Senior Centers (OASC), April 23-25, at Cherry Valley Lodge in Newark.
"Ohio's network of more than 400 full- and part-time senior centers offer older Ohioans, including many baby boomers, a place to go for social activities, trips, volunteer opportunities, exercise, wholesome meals and more," Strickland said. "Centers also play a crucial role in Ohio's social services system, through home-delivered meals, transportation services and more."
Like the Ohio Department of Aging, senior centers strive to promote the dignity, self-determination and well-being of older Ohioans, and do so in ways that uniquely fill the needs of their communities. Center locations, staff and programs reflect the diversity of the people they serve.
"Senior centers are the foundation on which the Ohio's aging network was built," added Barbara E. Riley, Director of the Department of Aging. "Just as centers support their communities, they also rely on support from the communities. We hope that all Ohioans will use this week to learn more about their local senior centers and ask how they can support their missions throughout the year."
The Department of Aging proudly partners with OASC, a membership-based trade organization that represents and supports the state's senior center network. Senior Center Week directly precedes Older Americans Month, a national observation held each May. Most Ohio senior centers will organize events to celebrate seniors throughout the month.
Interactive list of senior centers throughout the state
Learn more about Older Americans Month
About ODA
The Ohio Department of Aging serves and represents two million Ohioans age 60 and older. The Department advocates for the needs of all older citizens, with an emphasis on improving the quality of life for older Ohioans, helping them live active, healthy and independent lives, and promoting positive attitudes toward aging and older people. The Department provides services to older Ohioans through 12 area agencies on aging, home- and community-based Medicaid waiver programs such as PASSPORT, the long-term care ombudsman and the Golden Buckeye Card. For more information, visit www.goldenbuckeye.com.
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