Tag: Seniors
Seniors enjoy a day at the Cullman County Fair
CULLMAN, Ala. – The air was drizzly and crisp as Cullman County seniors gathered in hundreds and made their way to the Coca-Cola Theater...
Spotlight on seniors in Vinemont
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont seniors gather on the third Monday of each month at the Vinemont Community Center for fellowship and a meal,...
The Cullman Commission on Aging shares upcoming senior events in April...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Commission on Aging has planned some exciting new events for this month, starting off with the Senior Easter Egg...
Second COVID-19 vaccine boosters authorized for individuals ages 50 and older...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Protection offered by COVID-19 vaccine decreases over time, and the Alabama Department of Public Health cautions that even in times of...
Fairview Senior Center holds awards banquet at Swindall home
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Senior Center held a banquet on Tuesday evening at the Swindall home in Fairview to recognize some of the...
Hee Haw Show returning to Hanceville in April
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Senior Outreach Organization will be presenting their version of the Hee Haw Show on Saturday, April 30 at the Hanceville...
Over 800 seniors pack out Stonebridge Farms for annual Christmas party
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Senior Center held its Christmas party at Stonebridge Farms Friday for the first time in two years. The...
Winter Wonderland Senior Night returns to Sportsman Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging and Doug Davenport with the Parks and Recreation department are partnering to present the Winter...
Westminster Assisted Living experiences farm living with a visit from Step-by-Step...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The “gobble gobble” of a fat turkey could be heard all-around as the courtyard as Westminster Assisted Living was transformed Thursday...
Fairview seniors treated to fun day in the park
FAIRVIEW, Ala.- It's been well over a year since the Recycled Teenagers of Fairview have been able to gather at their senior center. However,...
Ready to Sizzle: Sizzlin’ Seniors of Good Hope to resume limited...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Sizzlin’ Seniors of Good Hope are back!! After a year of senior centers restricting in person meetings due to...
‘We love and miss them’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Valentine’s Day is upon us and in a typical year, area seniors would be at their local senior centers enjoying parties...
Remember our seniors this season
CULLMAN, Ala. - Christmas is only two weeks away, and for residents in assisted living and nursing homes, this year will be very different...
Senior Days at Winter Wonderland Dec. 18-20
CULLMAN, Ala. - With senior centers remaining closed across the state, the Cullman County Commission and Cullman County Commission on Aging have been busy...
Area seniors looking for pen pals
CULLMAN, Ala. – The residents of USA Healthcare’s Falkville Health & Rehab Center are joining in on the fun of the recently launched USA...
Seniors offered free admission to Winter Wonderland Dec. 18-20
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Aging (COA) on Friday announced that senior citizens 60 and older can see visit the 18th...
Connecting with local seniors
CULLMAN, Ala. - The residents of USA Healthcare’s Woodland Village in Cullman are making new friends despite ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. The recently launched USA...
Opinion: 112 days
112 days. That’s how long our seniors, the members of the Greatest Generation, have been locked down inside assisted living and nursing homes. 112...
UPDATED LIST: Commission on Aging senior food distribution
Updated 7-7-20 at 12:37 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging is distributing food as part of the USDA’s Farm to Families...
‘We are ready to see them and hug their necks’: Commission...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As many restrictions due to COVID-19 are being lifted in Alabama, none have yet been lifted for senior centers, which will...
Seniors talk tech
CULLMAN, Ala. - Class was in session Wednesday morning at the Donald E. Green Active Adult Center with more than 20 seniors participating in...
Kornfield Kounty comes to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Folks filled the Donald E. Green Active Adult Center Thursday afternoon for a hand-clapping, knee-slapping, foot-stomping, side-splitting good time as the...
Dodge City seniors earn state medals at the Masters Games
DODGE CITY, Ala.- The Dodge City Senior Center earned a few bragging rights recently after competing in this year’s Masters Games of Alabama in...
Seniors sizzlin’ in Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Things are heating up for the senior citizen community in Good Hope. A new program, Sizzlin’ Seniors, kicked off Tuesday...
Keep on movin’ at the Donald E. Green Senior Center
CULLMAN, Ala. - Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, a wonderful group of ladies meets at the Donald E. Green Senior Center ready for dance...
Remember When: Area seniors recall their high school days
CULLMAN, Ala. - Seniors from across the county come to Cullman’s Donald E. Green Senior Center to participate in fun activities and enjoy a...
Remember when: back to school
CULLMAN, Ala. – With kids across the county heading back to school Wednesday, many adults recall their first days of school and the many...
Wallace State kicks off new year of senior education and enrichment...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College (WSCC) on Thursday held a kickoff and registration luncheon for the 2019-20 year of its Wallace State...
East Cullman Baptist Assoc. rolling out VBS for nursing homes
CULLMAN, Ala. - As churches all over Cullman County launch into Vacation Bible School (VBS) programs for area youngsters, one group is gearing up...
Hee Haw hilarious!
Roy Clark (Tommy Kohlenberg) and Bonnie Cleghorn (Ramona Jones) perform “Send the Light” Monday at the Donald E. Green Senior Center as part of...
Seniors enjoy annual Christmas party
Cullman County Commission on Aging Director Dusty Baker, right, points to a winner at Friday’s annual Christmas party for seniors at the Cullman Civic...
Commission on Aging: Take advantage of Medicare Part D Open Enrollment...
Carol Berry, left, speaks with Cullman County Commission on Aging Director Dusty Baker, right, about Medicare Part D Open Enrollment assistance, as well as...
NARCOG receives $254K grant to assist low-income seniors in Cullman, Lawrence,...
DECATUR – The North Central Alabama Regional Council of Governments (NARCOG) has been awarded a $254,172 grant from Senior Service America, Inc. (SSAI). Almost 90...
Protecting our seniors goal of Scam Jam & Health Fair
Area seniors were able to meet with and get information from several area organizations at Friday morning’s Scam Jam & Health Fair. / Heather...
Scam Jam and Health Fair for seniors this Friday
Blood screenings, like these at last year’s Scam Jam and Health Fair, are provided by Cullman Regional. / Lorri Lee
CULLMAN - The annual Scam...
“Too good to be true” Sheriff warns WaLLi class about scams
Sheriff Gentry addresses the WaLLi class at Wallace State on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry visited...
Q&A with Dusty Baker, director of the Cullman County Commission on...
CULLMAN - Tribune reporter Andrew Cryer caught up with Cullman County Commission on Aging Director, Dusty Baker, to get an update on the commission's...