May marks the 50th anniversary of Older Americans Month, a time to honor the contributions that elders make in our communities and across the nation. Throughout the month, many Americans will commemorate the positive impact of older adults by participating in ceremonies, fairs, and other community events. These festivities are fun opportunities to pay tribute to the older adults who enrich our lives through the value of shared experience.

The Administration on Aging, an agency of the U.S. Administration for Community Living, has launched a website to celebrate this year’s theme: “Unleash the Power of Age!” The website has information about Older Americans Month and has a page dedicated to getting people involved in their online communities. Social media users are encouraged to promote this occasion through Pinterest, Facebook, and Twitter.

There are a lot of ways to connect to the IRIS Community. We have added more information about the events and the differences between them. Check out the Events page to learn about the events throughout the year, including

• Community Gatherings;
• ICA Listening Sessions; and
• Networking and Learning.

Find the dates and locations of all upcoming schedule events under each heading.