Older Americans Month in Ripley County

May is Older Americans Month and AARP Missouri is proud to sponsor Older Americans Appreciation Day at the Ripley County Nutrition Centers in Naylor, MO on May 22 and Doniphan, MO on May 29. Nutrition Centers, sometimes known as Senior Centers, are often hubs for older Missourians to gather for food and fun.

The Older Americans Appreciation Days will have fun, fellowship, and information on issues older Missourians care about. Lunch will be free to the first 90 participants.

May 22, 11 AM – 12:30 PM at the Naylor Senior Center: 110 Front Street, Naylor, MO 63953

May 29th, 11 AM – 1 PM at the Doniphan Senior Center: 715 E Washington St, Doniphan, MO 63935

If you're not in Ripley County, Missouri has over 200 Senior Centers. Each center is unique to its own community, with programs and activities that fit with the needs and wants of their older Missourians. Some centers have wellness programs and education, others have fun activities (cards, games, pool, dances, crafts, and parties), many have both, and almost all offer nutritious meals to support healthy aging.

Details and schedules regarding the activities offered at each center may be found by visiting their website or by contacting the center directly. You can find the Senior Center Near You through your local Area Agency on Aging. Missouri has 10 Area Agencies on Aging, each with a unique name and personality, that cover every county in the state. You can also find your local Area Agency on Aging through the Senior Resource Line. Call toll free at 1-800-235-5503 and put in your zip code to be connected to the Area Agency on Aging that covers your area. They can tell you about the senior center nearest to you as well as many other services and programs in your area.