Mayor proclaims May as Older Americans Month - WS Chronicle

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Mayor proclaims May as Older Americans Month - WS Chronicle

JUDIE HOLCOMB-PACK  THE CHRONICLE   May is Older Americans Month and Mayor Allen Joines visited the local AARP Forsyth Chapter #1797 on Tuesday, May 13, to present a proclamation to honor the accomplishments, wisdom and talents of older adults in our community.  SandraKay Lawson-Crump, chapter president, welcomed the mayor and mentioned that this year’s theme is “Flip the Script on Aging.” After the proclamation was read and presented, Melissa S…