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Temple City proclaims May Older Americans Month; committee highlights programs for seniors
Summary
Mayor Cynthia Sternquist proclaimed May 2025 as Older Americans Month and Committee on Aging chair Elizabeth Powell presented an end-of-year report describing new programs (a tech-hour volunteer program, intergenerational connections, a ukulele club and summer music performances) and partnerships with the school district, YWCA and Wellby Health.
Mayor Cynthia Sternquist read a proclamation declaring May 2025 Older Americans Month and the council welcomed members of Temple City's Committee on Aging for an annual report on senior-focused activities.
Elizabeth Powell, chair of the Committee on Aging, presented the committee's 2025 end-of-year summary, noting the group's work to advance 24 action steps in the city's senior master plan. Powell highlighted a new tech-hour volunteer program that began in November (she told the council 20 participants used the program to get help with smartphones and online safety), partnerships with Temple City Unified School District that created intergenerational programming, volunteer assistance for the senior meal program and a free ukulele class and music performances at Live Oak Park. The committee reported that 504 participants attended its first-year events and said it plans to expand partnerships and offerings.
Powell said the committee worked with the parks and recreation department and community partners to provide socialization and health-focused activities, including a fall-prevention seminar led by the YWCA and enhanced case management services developed with Wellby Health. She invited residents to find the committee's full report on the city's website and sign up for a senior newsletter or request a copy at Live Oak Park Community Center.
Mayor Sternquist and council members thanked the committee and applauded volunteers. The council did not take formal action on the report; Powell told the council the committee will continue to pursue partnerships and suggested staff would return with updates as programs evolve.
