Intergenerational Debate on Entitlement Reform Highlights Older American’s Month Celebration at Bellingham Senior Activity Center (BSAC).
Should the Government cut Social Security and Medicare to save the budget?
On Saturday, May 21, 2011, members of Bellingham Senior Activity Center will join with students from Western Washington University to debate on proposed changes to Medicare and Social Security when our nation is facing tremendous pressure to cut budgets. The event will be held at Bellingham Senior Center, 315 Halleck Street, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. It will also feature performances by La Vida Dance Studio, the Senior Center’s own Young at Heart tap dance troupe, and WWU student clubs. There is no charge to attend the event and light refreshments will be served. Donations to Bellingham Senior Activity Center will be accepted.
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Older American Month is observed every May, a time for people in towns and cities across the country to come together to celebrate the enormous contributions of older Americans—borne of wisdom, experience, and the will to realize their dreams and make a difference. Older Americans Month is our chance to show appreciation and support to our seniors as they continue to enrich and strengthen the community.
The theme of this year’s observance—Older Americans: Connecting the Community—pays homage to the many ways in which older adults bring inspiration and continuity to the fabric of our communities. Their shared histories, diverse experiences, and wealth of knowledge have made our culture, economy, and local character what they are today.
During the past year, members of BSAC have participated intergenerational learning with students in WWU classrooms through a service-learning course in the department of Sociology—Aging in America. 25 western students are also providing services to BSAC as they take this sociology class. This program helps students learn through service and serve the community while learning.
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