Posts with the tag “may”

Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May. Led by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), OAM is a time for us to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of older Americans, highlight important trends, and strengthen our commitment to honoring our older citizens.This year’s theme, Aging Unbound, offers an opportunity to explore a wide range of aging exp...  Read More

Let’s build a national elder justice movement, through movement! Walk for WEAAD begins May 1st, on the first day of Older Americans Month, and runs through June 15th, WEAAD.Sign up now online or through the Walker Tracker app, so you’re ready to walk, run, or do any other activity to show your support for WEAAD. And we do mean any other activity — Walker Tracker converts Americans with Disabilitie...  Read More

Join in with us as we kickoff Older Americans Month (OAM) 2022! The theme is Age My Way and focuses on aging in place. Emphasis is on individual needs and unique preferences in order for older adults to stay in their homes and live independently in our communities. In the Pennyrile region we celebrate OAM with special activities/events hosted at the senior centers in the Pennyrile Region. See sche...  Read More

The next meeting of the Pennyrile Area Development District Board of Directors is scheduled to occur on Monday, May 9, 2022, at 12:00 Noon (CT) and will be held in person with a virtual option to participate.In addition to several staff reports, Steve Jones, Program Director of Upward Bound Math & Science through Berea College as well as a leadership and community advocate in Hazard, KY, will pres...  Read More

In honor of Older Americans Month 2021, the Pennyrile Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living is recognizing older adults throughout the Pennyrile.Peggy Wayne is a Certified Ombudsman Volunteer with the Pennyrile District Long Term Care Ombudsman Program.  She has served as an advocate for long term care residents since March 2018.  Her primary focus is in Muhlenberg County where she covers fo...  Read More

Below is a menu for the month of May for the "Drive Thru" and Home Delivered Meals.If you are 60 or over and need a meal contact the Pennyrile Aging and Disability Resource Center at 866-844-4396....  Read More

In honor of Older Americans Month 2021, the Pennyrile Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living is recognizing older adults throughout the Pennyrile. Mrs. Ardith (Adri) Weber is a resident of Todd County.  She and her husband Jack live in Allensville. Mrs. Ardi is a pastor’s wife. She and her husband served in the ministry for many years and were also missionaries.  In addition to her ministry w...  Read More

Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads our nation’s observance of Older Americans Month. The theme for 2021 is "Communities of Strength."Older adults have built resilience and strength over their lives through successes, failures, joys, and difficulties. Their stories and contributions help to support and inspire others. This OAM, we will celebrate the strength of older adults an...  Read More

Around the nation, older adults make their marks every day as volunteers, employees, employers, parents, grandparents, mentors, and advocates. They offer their time, talents, and experience to the benefit of our communities.For 57 years, Older Americans Month (OAM) has been a special time to recognize these contributions..This year’s OAM theme, Make Your Mark, highlights older adults’ unique and l...  Read More

The May 2020 meeting of the PADD Board of Directors has been canceled due to COVID-19 mandates. For more information, please contact Cheri Farmer, Executive Assistant, at 270-886-9484 or via email at [email protected]. A virtual meeting of the PADD Executive Committee is scheduled for Monday, May 11, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. CT.  For more information, please contact Cheri Farmer, Executive Assistant, a...  Read More

Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads our nation’s observance of Older Americans Month. The 2019 theme, Connect, Create, Contribute, encourages older adults and their communities to:Connect with friends, family, and services that support participation.Create by engaging in activities that promote learning, health, and personal enrichment.Contribute time, talent, and life experie...  Read More

​During National Older American’s Month in May, the Hopkins/Muhlenberg Elder Abuse Council is having a food drive.  They are collecting pouch tuna, chicken and salmon.  Please see the flyer below for more information.    If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Tabor.   Thanks so much for your help!...  Read More

​The Pennyrile Area Development District Board of Directors held their monthly meeting on Monday, May 8, 2017 in Hopkinsville, KY. Federal and State reports were provided by Rep. C.B. Embry, Jr., Rep. Melinda Prunty, Rep. Walker Thomas, Morgan Alvey/Sen. Mitch McConnell and Jason Hasert/Sen. Rand Paul. PADD Staff reports were provided by Susan Arnold, Housing Coordinator; Jill Collins, Pennyrile A...  Read More

​The PADD Board of Directors held their monthly meeting on May 9th at the PADD Office in Hopkinsville. Guest Speaker, Mr. J.D. Chaney, Deputy Executive Director, Kentucky League of Cities, provided copies of the 2016 KLC Legislative Update and highlighted several pieces of legislation that were passed by the General Assembly this session. Kevin McClearn, Chief District Engineer for the District 2 ...  Read More