Where do you start when you have questions about staying healthy, maintaining independence or supporting an aging family member? Parks Tacoma is bringing local experts and community resources together for Aging Wellness Day on Wednesday, October 14, at People’s Community Center. The event is free and offered on a drop-in basis.
The gathering is designed for older adults, families and caregivers, so its usefulness extends beyond someone researching their own needs. Parks Tacoma describes it as an opportunity to explore services and get practical information about aging well in the community. For an adult child or another person helping a loved one, it could also be a starting point for conversations about future support.
The announced program includes one or two guest speakers addressing aging topics, vendors sharing community resources and a hands-on activity. Parks Tacoma has not named the speakers or specified the activity in its event description. The emphasis is on connecting visitors with people and information that can support health, independence and quality of life.
The event also offers an introduction to Parks Tacoma’s broader senior programming. Its offerings include activities for people 50 and older, such as art workshops, coffee socials, field trips and park walks. Learning about those options could be useful for someone seeking more regular opportunities to participate and connect with others.
People’s Community Center is at 1602 Martin Luther King Jr. Way. With conflicting hours currently posted online, attendees should confirm the schedule with Parks Tacoma’s Senior Activities team at 253-651-2926 before heading over. Visit the Aging Wellness Day event page for updates—and consider bringing the questions you’ve been meaning to ask..
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