Duluth Celebrates Birthdays Of Citizens 100 And Older, Your Help Is Needed

This City of Duluth is very good to it's Senior Citizens. From website information regarding Senior Citizen Safety to providing an Senior Citizen liaison to help with job placement and delivered meals.  Now, they're looking to honor  Senior Citizens locally and in the surrounding area, who are reaching or have  reached the young-at-heart age of 100 and beyond!  Do you know someone?

The City of Duluth Parks & Recreation Division is looking for those who turn 100 years or older in 2011 for the annual 100 Year Birthday Party Celebration.

This event will be held on October 19 at 10:00 AM during the "Senior Expo" at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC). The public is invited to attend. Each honoree will be acknowledged by the City with a special certificate, a short biography, and birthday cake.

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED in identifying all persons in the Twin Ports and surrounding area who may wish to be our guest. If you know of anyone in the above age group, call 218.730.4306. Or send their name, address, age, and a contact person's name and telephone number by October 5 to:

Gail Walkowiak,Parks & Recreation Division

12 East 4th Street, Duluth, MN 55805

gwalkowiak@duluthmn.gov

For more information on this event and other Senior Programs, call 218.730.4306.