The Social of Greenwood is celebrating National Senior Center Month in September with various health-related activities and screenings. They will host classes on financial fitness, fraud prevention, and wellness tips for seniors. Multiple blood pressure screenings will be provided by local healthcare organizations. The Social of Greenwood will also hold a hearing health event and flu vaccination clinic. Senior centers are evolving to empower older adults through career, volunteer, and health resource opportunities.

1. For Immediate Release
Contact: Bob Goodrum
317-882-4810
317-441-8695
Bob@TheSocialofGreenwood.org
Celebrate National Senior Center Month with The Social of Greenwood
09/10/13, Greenwood, IN- As a new generation of older adults looks to redefine retirement; there
is a growing focus on wellness, work, and volunteerism. When it comes to finding tools for
staying healthy and involved or information about benefits, senior centers are the place to start.
This September, The Social of Greenwood invites the community to learn more about its
programs and services during National Senior Center Month.
Join us for Financial Fitness, SMP Fraud Class, and Wellness Tips for Seniors as we celebrate
this year’s theme Senior Centers: Experts at Living Well. A host of activities have been planned
including: Dining with Diabetes every Monday at 1p.m., and multiple blood pressure screenings
done by New Hope Hospice, Americare, and Seasons Hospice. Blood pressure screenings will be
performed by Americare on Friday, September 13, 2013 at 10a.m., New Hope Hospice on
Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 11:15a.m., and by Seasons Hospice on Friday, September 27,
2013 at 9:30a.m.
The Social of Greenwood will also hold a Hearing Lifestyles Visit and will have the Meijer Flu
Clinic at the center on Thursday, September 19, 2013 from 10a.m. - 12p.m.
“Today’s senior centers are evolving to reflect a new view of aging that empowers the people
they serve,” said James Firman, President and CEO of the National Council on Aging. “They’re
connecting older adults with meaningful career and volunteer opportunities and increasing their
access to valuable benefits and resources to stay healthy and independent.”
The Social of Greenwood was founded in 1979 and today is located at 550 Polk Street in
Greenwood and provides programs, activities, and services designed to enhance the quality of
life of those 50 and beyond in our community. Local businessman, Dean Jones is the current
President of the Board of Directors.
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For more information or media inquiries please contact Bob Goodrum at
317-882-4810 or Bob@TheSocialofGreenwood.org
www.TheSocialofGreenwood.org