As part of Older Americans Month, the Rowan County Council on Aging will host its second annual “Service to Seniors” Awards Luncheon on Friday, May 15 at Rufty-Holmes Senior Center.
The awards program established by the council in 2008 is designed to recognize individuals, organizations and businesses in the community that have provided exemplary service to older adults.
Award nominations were received from the community during February and March. An Awards Committee of the council selected four individuals and four organizations from those nominations to honor at the luncheon.
In addition, three local businesses will be recognized for achieving certification from the council as “Senior Friendly Businesses.”
Individual honorees include Bill Behrendt, Kathy Norris, Doug Yale, and “the Volunteers” for Rowan County Meals on Wheels.
Organizations to be honored include the AARP Driver Safety Program, the Salisbury Chapter of Altrusa International, Horizons Unlimited and Volunteer Catawba.
Businesses to be recognized include Victory Wealth Management, JJ’s Construction Co. and Home Instead Senior Care of Rowan County.
The luncheon begins at noon and is open to the public. Tickets are $7 at the door, but advance reservations are requested by calling 704-216-7714 by May 11.
Citizens South Bank is the corporate sponsor for the event, and Dr. Mary Frances Edens is serving as the awards program chair.
The Rowan County Council on Aging was re-organized in January 2007 for the purpose of educating and informing individuals and the community about public issues affecting older adults; to develop strategies for improving conditions for older adults in Rowan County; to advocate for older adult needs and public policies to address them; and to promote a senior-friendly community.
For more information about the Rowan County Council on Aging and the Awards Luncheon, contact Rufty-Holmes Senior Center at 704-216-7714.