– Photos by Lisa Heyison

Older Americans Month is celebrated each May to honor and recognize older Americans for the contributions they make to our families, communities and society. This year’s theme Never Too Old to Play encourages older Americans to stay engaged, active and involved in their own lives and in their communities. The Somerville Council on Aging gives older adults (55+) many ways to stay engaged and active. With exercise classes, museum trips, Lunch and Learn lectures, book clubs, gardening, musical conversations and Cultural Day trips around the world. It is easy to stay active and involved.

A celebration was held on May 3 with a proclamation declared by Officer Manfra officially thanking our older adults for their contributions to the community and their families.