Pete Headd, Deputy Commissioner and Executive Director, Onondaga County Office for Aging is pleased to announce the 2017 Celebration Luncheon for Onondaga County Seniors. It will be held Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at Drumlins, 800 Nottingham Road, Syracuse, NY 13224. The program and luncheon start promptly at noon.

This event celebrates National Older Americans Month, which is every May. This year’s luncheon also honors the following Onondaga County residents:

• Senior Citizen of the Year: Clinton Woodford

• Esteemed Elder of the Year: Chuckie Holstein

• Serving Seniors Honorees of the Year: Phyllis Moore, Dunbar Center, and Betsy Ferner, Vera House

“Each year this event becomes more meaningful. Onondaga County is enriched by those who have made it their home; worked and raised families. These seniors remain integral parts of our community, helping others with their knowledge and their time. It’s our honor and privilege to share a meal with them.  It’s also a lot of fun!” said Headd.

For more information, or to receive a registration form, please call 315-435-2362, extension 4942. The registration form is also available at ongov.net/aging.

All guests must register by Friday, May 5, 2017. Admission for seniors age 60 and older is $5 per person; seniors’ guests under the age of 60 pay $16 each. Checks can be made payable to Onondaga County Elders Inc. and should accompany the registration form.

This event is sponsored by Onondaga Elders Inc. and meal costs are kept to a minimum due to the generosity of local sponsors. The event administration is provided by the Onondaga County Office for Aging.