September is Older Adult Center Month!

Every September, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) celebrate National Senior Center Month. Older Adult Centers give aging Americans a place to gather, find events, and improve their daily fitness and health. Many are supported through a mix of city, state, and federal funding and generous donations from members and the community. Plus, our volunteers are critical to helping our centers function!

The 2025 theme, Powering Possibilities: Flip the Script, invites us to challenge outdated perceptions of aging and senior centers. It celebrates the dynamic role that centers play in fostering creativity, connection, purpose, and resilience in later life. More than 10,000 senior centers across the country are leading this charge—flipping the script on aging by creating inclusive, engaging spaces where older adults thrive. From their beginnings in the 1940s to their recognition in the Older Americans Act in 1973 to today, senior centers have continually evolved to meet the changing needs of older adults and their communities. 

If you haven't participated in RSS programs, stop by in September (and bring a friend) for lunch, a class, or a trip. We'd love to see you in person or virtually! We have some very special in-Center programs planned for September. See our calendar to review upcoming classes and events. If you have an idea for a program, send a note to info@rssny.org.