County Celebrates Older Americans Month

Hillsborough County will celebrate and honor the community’s senior citizens during Older Americans Month in May.

Since 1963, communities across the nation have joined in the annual commemoration of Older Americans Month to recognize the value that older adults continue to bring to society.

This year’s theme is Unleash the Power of Age,and encourages seniors to stay engaged, active and involved in their own lives and in their communities. Studies show lifelong participation in social, creative and physical activities has proven health benefits, including retaining mobility, muscle mass and cognitive abilities.

 Activities include:

• Open House and High Tea at Seffner Dining & Activity Center

Friday, May 15, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Seffner Dining & Activity Center

1209 S. Kingsway Rd. in Seffner

RSVP to 813-744-5590

Aging Services’ Seffner Dining & Activity Center will host a High Tea and Open House, including a tour of the Old Seffner School House, a luncheon, musical entertainment and door prizes.

• ·Open House and May Gathering of Friends at Sterling Heights Dining & Activity Center

Friday, May 15, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Sterling Heights Dining & Activity Center

11706 Williams Rd. in Thonotosassa

RSVP to 813-914-4016

Aging Services’ Sterling Heights Dining & Activity Center will host a May Gathering of Friends and Open House, including a coffee hour, activities and games, musical entertainment, luncheon and door prizes.

• National Senior Health and Fitness Day and Open House

Wednesday, May 29, 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Hillsborough County Aging Services will host an open house on National Senior Health and Fitness Day at several of its centers. Each center will offer a variety of exercises and activities.

• Brandon Senior Center, 612 E. Parsons Ave. in Brandon

• Lutz Senior Center, 112 First Ave. N.W. in Lutz

• Oaks at Riverview, 101 E. Kirby St. in Tampa

• Phyllis Busansky Senior Center, 4102 W. Spruce St. in Tampa

• Plant City Senior Center, 1205 S. Waller St. in Plant City

• Ruskin Senior Center, 905 6th St. S.E. in Ruskin

• Town‘N Country Senior Center, 7606 Paula Dr. in Tampa

• Wimauma Senior Center, 5714 North St. in Wimauma