Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center celebrates Older Americans Month

CAMBRIDGE — A Senior Citizens Day luncheon was recently held at the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center in observance of Older Americans Month, where Angel Awards are presented to individuals and organizations who contributed to the senior centers mission and to improving the lives of senior citizens in Guernsey County.

This year’s award recipients included Ohio PC Solutions, Ron and Linda Chapman, Debbie Honeywell, Joyce Lacey, Michael Bakos, Holly Hanes, Karen Froehlich, Taylor Linen Company, Food Distributors and the Old Washington United Methodist Church.

This year’s theme, Powered by Connection, focuses on the profound impact that meaningful connections have on the well-being and health of older adults. Festivities also included a biodegradable balloon launch and guest entertainer Ken Groves.

"Senior citizens are redefining aging by staying active and engaging themselves in all aspects of community life…and we consider ourselves very blessed to have such a loyal and supportive community that supports the services and programs that we provide," says Shon Gress, executive director and CEO of Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center.

Established in 1963, Older Americans Month is celebrated every May. Led by a federal agency, the Administration for Community Living, Senior Citizens Day is a time to recognize older Americans' contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to serving the older adults in our communities.

For additional information regarding services and programs provided by Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center call 740-439-6681 or visit www.GuernseySenior.org

This article originally appeared on The Daily Jeffersonian: Older Americans Month marked by Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center