LIHUE – The Agency on Elderly Affairs (AEA) celebrates Older Americans Month and invites the public to attend the Older Americans Award Ceremony, taking place on May 15 at the Outrigger Kauai Beach Resort and Spa in Lihue.
The ceremony begins at 9 a.m. and is free and open to the public. A luncheon will follow at 11 a.m., and tickets may be purchased by calling the Agency on Elderly Affairs at 808-241-4470. The deadline to RSVP is May 9.
The 2025 theme, “Flip the Script on Aging,” aims to transform how society views, discusses and approaches aging. It encourages individuals and communities to challenge stereotypes and dispel misconceptions, while also emphasizing the opportunities for purpose, exploration and connection that aging can bring.
This year, 10 older adults will be honored: Adeline Sasaki, Alice Baptista, Carol Saiki, Chad Pharis, Charlene Dorsey, Eugene Punzal, Gary Smith, Marga Goosen, Michael Brenner and Wilma Chandler.
During the ceremony, one male and one female honoree will be selected to represent Kauai at the State Recognition Ceremony on June 13 on Oahu.
Older Americans Month (OAM), established in 1963, is celebrated each May. Led by the federal Administration for Community Living, OAM is a time to honor the contributions of older Americans, highlight aging-related trends, and reaffirm our commitment to supporting older adults in our communities.
For more information about Older Americans Month, visit the official OAM website. To learn more about the Agency on Elderly Affairs, call (808) 241-4470, visit kauaiadrc.org, or email elderlyaffairs@kauai.gov.
