The Birmingham Public Library Celebrating Senior Citizens Week August 17-21

Friday, August 21, is National Senior Citizens Day.

What: The Birmingham Public Library Celebrating Senior Citizens Week
When: Monday through Friday, August 17-21, 2020
How to Participate: Tune in online Monday through Friday on the BPL Facebook page.

As the U.S. prepares to hold National Senior Citizens Day on Friday, August 21, the BPL Diversity Committee is hosting a week-long series of programs designed to help older patrons in a variety of ways- from a pet presentation to self-defense Cane Fu class and online fitness classes.

The week will culminate with a Senior Swag Giveaway at BPL’s regional libraries – Avondale, Five Points West, North Birmingham and Springville Road - on Friday, August 21, National Senior Citizens Day.

All of the programs will take place virtually on the Birmingham Public Library Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/BirminghamPublicLibrary

National Senior Citizens Day is set aside every year to show the elderly people in our lives we love and appreciate them.

The schedule is as follows:

• Monday, August 17, 10:00 a.m.: Hand in Paw presentation via BPL Facebook page 
Hand in Paw is an animal-assisted therapy program, in which pets such as dogs bring joy to patients and senior citizens during site visits. Check out Hand in Paw by clicking here  https://handinpaw.org/

• Tuesday, August 18, 11:00 a.m.: Let's Groove with Gina Dickens of PK Fitness via BPL Facebook page 
PK Fitness, founded by Peggy Keebler, inspires others to live a healthy lifestyle. Check out its website by clicking here https://www.pkfitnessbhm.com/

• Wednesday, August 19, 11:00 a.m.: Ti-Chi and Cane Fu with Stacey Burkes via BPL Facebook page  
Burkes teaches Cane-Fu self defense classes for seniors at Springville Road Regional Branch Library - https://bplolinenews.blogspot.com/2019/10/springville-road-regional-library.html

• Thursday, August 20, 11:00 a.m.: Let's Groove with Gina Dickens of PK Fitness via BPL Facebook page
PK Fitness, founded by Peggy Keebler, inspires others to live a healthy lifestyle. Check out its website by clicking here https://www.pkfitnessbhm.com/

• Friday, August 21: Senior Swag Giveaway
Visit BPL’s four regional libraries - North Birmingham, Five Points West, Springville Road, and North Birmingham - to pick up giveaways donated by BBVA Compass Bank and Positive Maturity, Inc.

10:00 a.m. via BPL Facebook page - Presentation on Positive Maturity by Heather Lamey, director of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP).
Positive Maturity enhances the lives of senior citizens through services and community engagement. Check it out at https://www.positivematurity.org/


In 1988, Senior Citizens Day was proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan to raise awareness about issues that affect senior citizens and their quality of life. For all they do and the good they have done in our communities, senior citizens deserve our thanks.