Woman of Wellness (WOW) to celebrate Older Americans Month

FALLBROOK – The next Woman of Wellness (WOW) event will take place in the community room at the Fallbrook Library on Thursday, May 4 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Women and men are invited to attend. Refreshments will be available.

Getting older doesn’t mean what it used to. For many aging Americans, it is a phase of life where interests, goals and dreams can get a new or second start. Today, aging is about eliminating outdated perceptions and living the way that suits each individual best.

Take Barbara Hillary, for example. A nurse for 55 years who dreamed of travel, at age 75 Hillary became the first African American woman to set foot on the North Pole. In 2011, at age 79, she set another first when she stepped onto the South Pole.

Former president George H.W Bush celebrated his 90th birthday by skydiving. Actress Betty White, now 95 years old, became the oldest person to host Saturday Night Live in 2010, coincidentally during May, the same month recognized as Older Americans Month (OAM).

Since 1963, OAM has been a time to celebrate older Americans, their stories and their contributions. This year’s theme, “Age Out Loud”, emphasizes the ways older adults are living their lives with boldness, confidence, and passion while serving as an inspiration to people of all ages.

In celebration of OAM, the Woman of Wellness event will feature four Fallbrook residents who “Age Out Loud” and serve as an inspiration to us all. It is our privilege to honor the following presenters who are all older Americans, Richard “Dick” Bledsoe, Lucy Taylor, Jackie Heyneman, and Roger Elyea.

Everyone is invited to come and hear their stories and recognize their accomplishments.

Woman of Wellness is sponsored by the Fallbrook Regional Health District and provides free monthly programs offered on a broad range of topics including staying well, getting well, being well, and living well

Note: registration to attend is no longer required. Be sure to check in to receive a door prize ticket(s). Forms will be provided at the check-in table to sign up as a Woman of Wellness member for notification of future WOW meetings.