Akron Bicentennial Celebration Age Friendly

Date and Time

• Tuesday, May 13, 2025  10am - 3pm

Location

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Details

Join the Age Friendly Akron Summit Coordinating Council at a celebratory presentation of the past, present, and future of our Age Friendly Community! Presentations will highlight past efforts, current programs and how adults 50+ can be more active and engaged in their communities. Parking and brunch are included with admission, please register by May 5th to secure your spot at this unforgettable community event.

Sponsored by City of Akron Bicentennial Commission, Leadership Akron Next, Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities, City of Akron Commission on Aging, County of Summit,  Age Friendly Coordinating Council, Institute for Life-Span Development and Gerontology, The University of Akron, Ohio AARP, Vantage Aging, Association of University of Akron Retirees, Summit County Public Health

Location: Quaker Station (135 S Broadway St, Akron, OH 44308)

9:30 am Registration

10:00 am History of Aging and Age Friendly in Akron/Summit County

10:30 am Age Friendly Businesses

11:00 am Arts, Performance, Recreation and Education

11:45 am Lunch

12:15 pm Keynote Jennifer Carlson, State Director, Ohio AARP

1:15 pm Age Friendly In Our Community:

• Mayor Shammas Malik
• Ilene Shapiro, Summit County Executive
• Robert Nemer, President of the University of Akron
• Abigail Morgan, President of Direction Home Akron Canton

2:15 pm Volunteerism and Personal Growth

2:45 pm Conclusion