By V&V Contributing Writer
Over 150 festively attired Seasoned Seniors gathered at The George L. Stevens Senior Center Friday, May 17th for the 18th Annual Older Americans Month Luncheon. Storyteller Alyce Smith Cooper captured the essence of the celebration by carrying each guest on the “Spiritual Journey” our ancestors traveled to bring us to this point in time…On their Shoulders We Stand. Carmelia “Toot” Bell wowed the audience with a soulful and inspiring musical tribute
In conjunction with this year’s National theme, “Powered By Connection”, the event focused on the Center’s vibrant programs and activities, and its Seasoned Ambassadors.
The following Seasoned Ambassadors received Certificates of Appreciation from the offices of Congressman Juan Vargas; 79th State Assemblymember, Dr. Akilah Weber; San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria; 4th District County Board of Supervisor, Monica Montgomery Steppe; and 4th District City Councilmember, Henry Foster lll: Brenda Allen Brown, Cathy Ramsey, Mary Frage, Francine Howell, Thomas Van, Rev. Rodney Rosier, Katherline C. Hardie, Mary Scott Knoll, Cynthia W. Parks, Carmen Minor, Shelia P. Barron, Herbert W. Argrow, Jamie Polk, Frances B. Story, Audrey Pierce, Renee Criss, Carmelia “Toot” Bell, Kathy Leftwich, Camilla Epps, Doris Frazier, and Bernadine Bush.
The Center’s Executive Director and Mistress of Ceremonies, Rosemary W. Pope, shared a thought-provoking reading of “The Gift of Aging” and challenged all guests to “Age Strong, Live Long.”
The Fourth District Seniors Resource Center is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit Organization. Your tax-deductible donations are deeply appreciated. Please visit our website: wwwfdsrc.org
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