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PR-04/25/2006: County Celebrates Older Americans Month with Poetry and Photography

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 19, 2006 San Mateo County Health Department Contact: Beverly Thames, (650) 573-3935 SAN MATEO COUNTY CELEBRATES OLDER AMERICANS MONTH WITH POETRY AND PHOTOGRAPHY The month of May is recognized nationally as "Older Americans Month" to highlight and acknowledge the unique contributions of seniors to the nation and our local communities. In San Mateo County, two major events are scheduled to celebrate Older Americans Month: On Tuesday, May 2, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors will present a proclamation to the Commission on Aging designating May 2006 as "Older Americans Month." This proclamation will be presented at 10 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors' Chambers in Redwood City. The Commission on Aging will also present their annual report to the Board. On Monday, May 8, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Board of Supervisors and the Commission on Aging will co-host a reception for the participants of the Commission on Aging Annual Intergenerational Poetry Contest and the Older Americans Month Second Annual Photography Contest and Exhibit for Seniors. The winning poets will read their poems, and the contestants' photography will be on display. This event will be held in Room 100 of the San Mateo County Health Department building, located at 225 37th Avenue in San Mateo. The public is invited to attend both events. ### In San Mateo County, the number of residents age 60 and older accounts for approximately 17.4 percent of the County's population. Since its inception in November, 1969, the Commission on Aging has advised the Board of Supervisors and worked extensively on senior issues, including health and nutrition, affordable and accessible housing, employment opportunities, legislation, transportation, and elder abuse. The Commission on Aging meets the second Monday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at 225 37th Avenue in San Mateo. The public is welcomed to attend. Further information about the Commission is available on its Web site: www.smco-coa.org.