Commissioners approve Aging Your Way proclamation; county agency to repaint Area Agency on Aging lobby and hallways

Lebanon County commissioners approved a proclamation recognizing Aging Your Way Day on Oct. 9, 2025, to coincide with the county’s rebranded 50-plus event, and approved a vendor estimate to repaint the main lobby, ground-floor hallway and both stairwells at the county Area Agency on Aging building.

Adrian Lisa of the Office of Aging presented the painting proposal, which she said would be performed by a CoStars-approved contractor and is estimated at $12,930.29. “The estimated cost would be $12,930.29 for the lobby stairwells and Ground Floor hallway,” Lisa told the board, adding the work would be charged to the Area Agency on Aging maintenance budget.

The commissioners also heard from Cynthia Gartman, chair of the Aging Your Way festival committee and publisher of Seniors Blue Book, who described the festival’s rebranding and programming. Gartman said the Oct. 9 festival (10 a.m.–4 p.m.) will feature interactive health and wellness activities, a 3K walk, demonstrations from Penn State Extension, painting classes by a local artist, chair massages and career-technical-institute beauty services, and entertainment including local bands. She requested a commissioner to read the proclamation at the festival; commissioners agreed to schedule a 10:45 a.m. slot for the proclamation reading.

The proclamation request and the painting contract were approved by voice votes. Commissioners and committee members said the festival emphasizes inclusion and a broader approach to aging beyond giveaways, and staff will coordinate logistics for the proclamation reading on Oct. 9.