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City of Elk - Request for Action River O. To Item Number Mayor and City Council 4.6 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Consent August 19, 2013 Tina Allard, City Clerk and Annette Bonin, Senior Center Program Coordinator Item Description Reviewed by Resolution Proclaiming September 2013 as National Cal Portner, City Administrator Senior Activity Center Month Reviewed by Michael Hecker,Parks and Recreation Director Action Requested Adopt by motion a resolution proclaiming September 2013 as National Senior Activity Center Month. Background/Discussion The Senior Center as we know it today was first introduced in New York in 1943 to provide social activities,nutritious meals, and case management to adults aged 60 and older,particularly those with low incomes. Seventy years later,an estimated 11,000 centers are helping millions of older adults from all walks of life to continue to thrive in our communities. Today's senior activity centers are connecting older adults with meaningful work and volunteer opportunities and increasing their access to valuable benefits and resources. Through evidence-based programs, older adults are managing their health and finances, so they can continue to live in their own homes as long as possible. Senior activity centers, such as the City of Elk River Activity Center,are evolving to reflect a new view of aging that empowers the people they serve. To celebrate and recognize the staff and many volunteers who work every day to enhance the well-being of older citizens in our community, staff is asking the Council to adopt a resolution proclaiming September 2013 as National Senior Activity Month. Attached are some of the activities that will be held at the Elk River Activity Center in September. Financial Impact N/A Attachments • Resolution • September Activities P a w E A E U s r NaA f RE]