Hundreds of seniors were in attendance where they were able to get information on their health, reunite with friends, meet new ones, enjoy several aspects of entertainment, and take part in giveaways.
This is a tradition the agency has hosted for more than 30 years. This year is the second time it’s been held since the pandemic.
SARCOA tells News4 this year they hosted a record crowd. Kelcie Graves is SARCOA’s Gateway to Community Living Transition Coordinator. She said they are happy to honor and celebrate these seniors’ contributions made to the community.Sometimes you get cooped up in the house and this may be the only time they get out to be able to socialize with one another,” Graves said.
Breda Glasgow is one of the many seniors who attended. She said she always looks forward to the music and entertainment the event offers.t means a lot to me, it gives me the opportunity to get out of the house because I am retired now so it means a lot to me and I also bring my husband out here as well,” Glasgow said. “We are having a great time.”
Glasgow is no stranger to the event. She has been to Older Americans Day several times and said she is already looking forward to next year.Tune in to News4 next Thursday at 4 and 10 for the next installment of Wiregrass Gives Back featuring
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