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ONE BILLION RISING in ALL AGE-FRIENDLY YARMOUTH

United States > Yarmouth > 528 Forest Road, West Yarmouth, MA, USA 02673 > 2018-02-14 > 02:00 pm

About The Event

We rise for abuse across the ages to STOP. This year's event will feature a panel of local speakers who will discuss abuse of women on Cape Cod. The guest speakers include women from Human Rights Commission, Commission on the Status of Women, Independence House, Media and DY High school Leo Club. After this one hour dialogue we will 'PAINT' out our six senses as our "artistic uprising" painting activity lead by an Art Therapist.

About The Organization

Yarmouth Senior Services

The mission of the Town of Yarmouth's Division of Senior Services is to foster an ALL Age-Friendly community that enhances the quality of life for the Town's older adults (60+) and their families by providing programs and services in a supportive and accessible environment that contributes to vital aging through mental, physical and financial wellness.

The mission of the ALL Age-Friendly Team is to use a lifespan perspective, which is a "cradle-to-grave" approach for identifying and developing services and resources that focus on empowerment and self-determination, the team works to promote and facilitate intergenerational involvement in a town that is friendly and welcoming to people of all ages. The team is charged to combat AGEISM, unifying the generations and challenges faced... Abuse spans the ages.

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