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Kirkland Senior Council chair highlights art shows, education and push for AARP livability status
Summary
Scott Emmons, chair of the Kirkland Senior Council, described the council’s committees, ongoing education programs on Medicare and aging in place, an annual senior art show at Merrill Gardens, and work with the Bellevue Network on Aging toward AARP livable-community recognition.
Scott Emmons, chair of the Kirkland Senior Council, said the volunteer body runs about eight committees and will continue focusing on senior-centered art programming, education seminars and partnerships on housing and transportation.
The council’s work reaches local seniors through recurring events and advocacy. "We have about 8 committees on our council. Yeah. 1 of the things that I always enjoy doing is the art show over at Merrill Gardens. We have it's all senior artists over there and from around the community," Emmons said, describing one of the council’s signature programs.
Why it matters: the council’s programs provide direct services and information to older residents and coordinate with regional partners on issues that affect seniors’ daily lives, such…
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