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Cutler Bay’s Age‑Friendly Committee highlights WHO recognition, five‑year planning
Summary
Committee members told council the advisory group’s intergenerational programs and five‑year action plan helped earn World Health Organization recognition, and council member Lord urged public participation in master‑plan updates.
Council member Lord introduced members of the town’s Age‑Friendly Community Committee on May 20 and invited the group to outline their recent work and upcoming plans.
"We are an advisory committee again, as I say, but we love to say, you know, we think this would be so helpful for our committee," said Charlotte Marvez Barnes, who identified herself as serving on the committee for 10 years. She and other members described programming that supports active seniors, shut‑in outreach during hurricanes, intergenerational events, and a five‑year planning process tied to AARP pillars.
Irene Rivera Royston, the committee secretary, said the group coordinates with parks and recreation and staff to make accessible programs and to ensure vulnerable residents receive support in emergencies. "We put together 5 year plans over for the last ... 20 years now," Royston said, describing ongoing planning and work with staff.
Abhi Bhattacharya, the committee vice chair, noted the town’s recognition by the World Health Organization as a place that is friendly to older adults. "The result of all these efforts has put us on the WHO map of one of the most friendly places for seniors across the world to live in," Bhattacharya said.
Council member Lord thanked the committee and invited residents to engage in ongoing master‑plan modification efforts and a public meeting on June 3 at 6:00 p.m.
The committee framed its work as advisory; no formal council action was taken. Members asked for continued council support as they finalize the next five‑year action plan.
