Bob Bacon, the presenter, is a member of the American Orchid Society
and is also the past president and lifetime member

of the West Pasco Orchid Society.

Bob has been growing orchids for over 37 years.

Bring your problem orchids and Bob will help you!

One orchid will be donated for a raffle.

RSVP by Friday, May 16^th to 727-863-6868

May is Older Americans Month

Originating with a presidential proclamation in May 1963, Older Americans Month has been proclaimed by presidents every year since then. Older Americans Month has been a time to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons to our country, in particular those who defended our country.  Every President since JFK has issued a formal proclamation during or before the month of May asking the entire nation to pay tribute in some way to older persons in their communities.

When Older Americans Month was established in 1963, only 17 million living Americans had reached their 65th birthdays. Now the United States is nearing the start of a tremendous demographic shift. Beginning in 2011, the first of 78 million baby boomers (people born between 1946 and 1964) will start transitioning into retirement, kicking off an expansion in the number of elderly people that will continue for decades. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, one out of every nine baby boomers will live to be at least age 90.

Each year the Administration on Aging develops a theme for Older Americans Month. The 2008 theme is "Working Together for Strong, Healthy, and Supportive Communities", which speaks to the opportunities we have to create better care and reinforce healthier societies for all ages.

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