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September is Falls Prevention Month, an opportunity to remind older adults, their families, and caregivers that falls are not an inevitable part of aging. In fact, there are practical steps people can take to reduce their risk. One proven way to help prevent falls is to improve strength and balance. That can be as simple as finding an exercise program that works for you. At Chelsea Senior Center (CSC), older adults have many opportunities to do just that.

September is National Senior Center Month, and this year Chelsea Senior Center is celebrating with a theme that captures what we know about aging: “The Best Chapters Are Still Being Written.” We kicked off the celebration with our Community Open House on Wednesday, September 9.

A partnership between Camp Gabika and Chelsea Senior Center gives children and older adults the opportunity to learn alongside one another through gardening and interactive activities. Campers visit the Trinh Pifer Intergenerational Garden twice each week during the summer, where they help plant and harvest vegetables, explore nature, and participate in special intergenerational programs with participants in the Ease the Day Program.