VillagesOKC, a membership based organization which connects the metro Oklahoma City aging community to resources and each other, is celebrating its fourth anniversary with the theme “Everybody Has a Story.”
“This is a milestone year, and we are celebrating in a big way,” said Executive Director Marilyn Olson. “September 9 at the Oklahoma History Center will be an inspiring event you don’t want to miss.”
A short program will include videos highlighting the stories of three VillagesOKC members and how membership in the nonprofit has impacted their lives, including two members who met and married. Two members tell how VillagesOKC connected them with NewView Oklahoma, who provides them with low-vision assistance.
NewView is just one of the VillagesOKC partners as they execute their plan for aging that connects a community. They also support Senior Living Truth Series, a monthly free seminar series which intends to educate, equip and empower older adults, as well as other area services which focus on seniors “With this year’s theme ‘Everybody Has A Story,’ it is fitting that the evening is held at the beautiful center filled with many fabulous Oklahoma stories – where last March we pinned 350 Vietnam War Era Veterans and heard their stories,” Olson said. “There will be plenty of time for meeting, conversation filled with stories, photos and touring the Oklahoma History Center exhibits.”
The event includes a plated meal from Rococo. Lance Ward, congregational care pastor at Crossings Community Church, will keep the festivities moving. New member Angel Meyer is creating fabulous table decorations you will want to take home. The event begins at 6 p.m.
“We expect 120 people – 15 tables of eight. Many tables are sponsored by businesses; other tables are sponsored by individuals who want to honor the story of an influential elder in their life. For example, one member is honoring the story of “Grandmother Robbins – Who Taught Me to Fish.”
Reservations may be made at www.villagesokc. org or by calling (405) 990-6637. Cost is $35 for members and $50 for not yet members.
About VillagesOKC
VillagesOKC is a nonprofit that connects adults ages 55+ in the greater Oklahoma City metro area to valuable resources that empower them to remain independent and age gracefully. Following a nationally successful model, VillagesOKC consists of virtual neighborhoods of volunteers that share vital connections, education and programming with members to heighten their quality of life. This is the twentieth year of the Village movement in the U.S. VillagesOKC is the only Village in the state of Oklahoma and serves residents from Guthrie to Norman and Choctaw to El Reno.
Contact: Marilyn Olson, marilynolson@villagesokc. org, (405) 990-6637.