The Polk County Council on Aging, Area Agency on Aging, the American Legion, Polk Life Care and LaurelHurst/LaurelWoods are sponsoring several events through the month of May to celebrate Older Americans Month.

The first event, a resource fair for older Americans, will be held Tuesday, May 3 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. A program on planning for retirement will be held Tuesday, May 10 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. On Tuesday, May 17 from 6:30 – 8 p.m., a program on living wills and powers of attorney will be held. Finally, on Tuesday, May 24 from 9 – 11:30 a.m. caregiver support/sensitivity training will be held. Lunch will be available for a small fee. From 12:30 – 3 p.m. a program on identity theft, domestic violence, exploitation, abuse and neglect will be held.

All programs will be held at the Meeting Place, located at 75 Carmel Lane in Columbus. For more information, call 828-894-0001.