May 8, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
The month of May is recognized nationally as Older Americans Month, a time when the vast contributions older adults make to their families, communities, and nation is acknowledged.
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Justin Potter Library will partner with the Alexandria and Smithville Senior Centers in participating in the national celebration by hosting Older Americans Day. The event will be held at the DeKalb County Complex Theater area located at 712 South Congress Boulevard in Smithville on Wednesday, May 8 at 11 a.m.
This year’s theme is “Connect, Create, Contribute”. The featured entertainment will be Williamson Branch, a bluegrass family band. There will be displays that open at 10:30 a.m., door prizes, goody bags, and sack lunches for the older adults to enjoy.
Everyone who is an older American is invited to this free event. For more information call the library at 615-597-4359 or visit on Facebook.