Reno Celebrates Older Americans Month

Press release from the City of Reno:

May 1, 2021

The City of Reno will celebrate Older Americans Month 2021 with a series of in-person and virtual events throughout the month of May.

Older Americans Month in Reno will launch with an event in Somersett West Park on Monday, May 3 at 11 a.m. Ward 5 Reno City Councilmember Neoma Jardon will present the Proclamation officially designating May as Older Americans Month in the City of Reno to members of the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee.

There will be a Chair Tai Chi session each Monday in May (with the exception of Memorial Day) at Somersett West Park. To ensure safety and social distancing, pre-registration is required at Reno.gov/Seniors, and space is limited. Those without Internet access can call Reno Direct at 775-334-4636 during regular business hours, or 775-677-6881 after hours.

New and updated events will be added throughout the month at Reno.gov/Seniors.

“This last year has been hard on everyone, especially our seniors,” Jardon said. “Connecting with others plays a vital role in our health and well-being, so we wanted to offer a way for our senior community to reconnect this spring.”

Current COVID-19 mitigation measures, such as masks and social distancing, will be in effect at all City of Reno Older Americans Month activities where people gather.

Media who attend Monday’s event will also have the opportunity to see and tour one of Reno’s newest parks, Somersett West Park.

Recognize a Senior You Know

Do you have a special Older American in your life that you’d like to honor? Join us in showing your appreciation by submitting a picture and brief description of the impact they’ve had on your life or community. Their experience, wisdom, and contributions help to support and inspire others. Seniors can be submitted by anyone (using the link above) and will be featured during a day in May on Charter Channel 194.

This press release was produced by the City of Reno. The views expressed are the author's own.