Older Americans Month
Summary
Older Americans Month is a nationally recognized observance held each May, which the City of Fairfax has marked with a formal proclamation at the City Council meeting preceding or coinciding with May. On May 13, 2025, Mayor presented a proclamation acknowledging May as Older Americans Month to the Fairfax Village in the City Advisory Board and the City's Senior Center. On April 28, 2026, Mayor Catherine S. Reed presented a proclamation proclaiming May 2026 as Older Americans Month in the City of Fairfax, again delivered to the Fairfax Village in the City Advisory Board and the Young at Heart Senior Center (the senior center's full name as reflected in the 2026 record). The 2026 proclamation highlighted older adults' contributions to society, the importance of intergenerational relationships, and the city's commitment to ensuring older Americans have resources and support. The proclamation was accompanied by a photo and remarks from a representative of the Fairfax City Young at Heart Senior Center Advisory Council, who highlighted programs such as Mahjong, Canasta, Cornhole, Bocce, Pickleball, Lunch and Learn, and Senior Trips, and invited the public to an Older Americans Month Open House on May 1, 2026 at the facility.
Recent updates
[3b] May was proclaimed Older Americans Month; proclamation presented to Fairfax Village in the City Advisory Board and the Young at Heart Senior Center.
[3c] Proclamation presented by the Mayor to the Fairfax Village in the City Advisory Board and City's Senior Center.
What members have said
On April 28, 2026, Mayor Reed read and presented the Older Americans Month proclamation, proclaiming May 2026 as Older Americans Month in the City of Fairfax and calling upon the community to recognize older residents' contributions and promote programs fostering connection, inclusion, and support. She also invited anyone who considers themselves an older American to join in the celebration at the meeting.
Positions as recorded in meeting minutes; votes without recorded comment aren’t summarized.
Full history
- May 13, 2025City Council · item 3c
[3c] Proclamation presented by the Mayor to the Fairfax Village in the City Advisory Board and City's Senior Center.
- Apr 28, 2026City Council · item 3b
[3b] May was proclaimed Older Americans Month; proclamation presented to Fairfax Village in the City Advisory Board and the Young at Heart Senior Center.