Reno, Nev. April 29, 2024. In honor of May being Older Americans Month, the Washoe County Human Services Agency (HSA) is launching a month-long celebration of seniors with an Information Fair on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the Washoe County Senior Center. The Information Fair will feature more than 50 valuable vendors, in hopes of connecting Washoe County’s elderly to vital programs and services in our community. Seniors will have the opportunity to learn more about retirement planning, insurance, healthcare, legal aid, and much more.
What: Older Americans Month Information Fair.
Where: Washoe County Senior Services Center, located at 1155 E. Ninth St., building E in Reno.
When: Wednesday, May 1, 2024, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
More Info: Contact Washoe County Senior Services at 775-328-2575.
Media: Interviews and b-roll will be available during the OAM Information Fair.
Media Contact: Chris Ciarlo at Cciarlo@washoecounty.gov.
A special lunch will be served to seniors 60 and older for a suggested donation of $2. Individuals under the age of 60 may purchase a meal for $4.
In honor of Older Americans Month, HSA is collaborating with several government agencies and community partners to provide dozens of events for seniors throughout May, all in an effort to support this year’s theme: Powered by Connection. Events include ice cream socials, computer classes, yoga, ways to avoid scam seminars, and a Senior Idol for our musically inclined. View the Washoe County OAM website for more information and a complete list of events. The general public can pick-up a copy of the Older Americans Month Program Booklet at Sparks City Hall, Reno City Hall, Incline Village Parks and Recreation, Sun Valley General Improvement District, and all Washoe County Libraries and senior centers.
Older Americans Month is possible, in part, by Regional Transportation Commission, Washoe County and the Cities of Reno and Sparks Senior Advisory Boards.
More information about the National Older Americans Month campaign.
Save the Date
The KOLO Cares Stuff A Bus Drive-By Donation Drive for local seniors is at Target, near Legends Mall, on Friday, May 24, 2024, from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
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