Your work matters. Enjoy your holiday with your family! Our office will open again on Wednesday.
Grand Rapids is Age-Friendly (Copy)
Did you know that Grand Rapids is recognized as an Age-Friendly community? In 2006, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched Age-Friendly Communities to help cities prepare for the parallel trends of a rapidly aging world population and increasing urbanization. In 2016 the City of Grand Rapids partnered with AARP, an institutional affiliate of WHO, to pursue and obtain accreditation as an Age-Friendly Community. The global initiative aspires to:
The Work of AARP and the City included extensive community engagement and resulted in the draft Grand Rapids Age-Friendly Action Plan. The Action Plan aligns with the City of Grand Rapids values and focuses on Four Domains of Livability with each domain having its own set of Goals and Action Steps.
Looking for Some Summer Fun?
Have you visited the old Sullivan Field on the west side of Grand Rapids? You can attend baseball games, concerts and other community events. Check out their website to see what they have to offer this summer.
2 Weeks & Counting! - ALZ Walk Oct 8
Alzheimer's isn't waiting — and neither are We. This year, we are participating in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® Oct. 8 to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer's care, support, and research. Will you stand with us in this fight by joining or walk team? Our very own Linda is our Team Captain. Call or text anytime get your team shirt ordered or to learn more.
Time:
Registration: 9am Opening Ceremony: 10am Walk immediately to follow
Location:
Calder Plaza
Grand Rapids, MI 300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Registration is easy; visit our Walk to End Alzheimer's page to join us. Also, please text our office to let us know you have joined our Walk Team so we can order a t-shirt for you. We want to make our presence known on walk day and are excited to have you with us.
If you're unable to participate, please consider making a donation to our fundraising efforts. Every dollar you donate helps the Alzheimer's Association® provide care and support to all those facing Alzheimer's and all other dementia, and advance critical research.
Thank you!
#ENDALZ and #Walk2EndAlz
My page: http://act.alz.org/site/TR?fr_id=15636&pg=personal&px=20222264