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The Elk City News SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026 • 7 NEWS Senior Day at the Capitol to Be Held March 30 “Hear Our Voices” – Nearly 900,000 Aging Oklahomans Represented at Annual Advocacy Day OKLAHOMA CITY — With policy is shaped.” Oklahomans and are encouraged to vance to identify their legislators and nearly 900,000 Oklahomans age 60 visit legislative offices, meet with law- plan visits. and older, state leaders, tribal elders, EVENT DETAILS & PROGRAM makers and staff, and continue con- caregivers, and advocates will gath- TIMELINE versations beyond the event. SPONSORS & PARTNERSHIPS er at the State Capitol on Monday, The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. The event will conclude at 1:00 Senior Day at the Capitol is made March 30, 2026, for Senior Day at the with sign-in at the second-floor ro- p.m. possible in part through the support Capitol, a statewide event focused on tunda, where attendees can visit ag- of Gold Sponsors, including: • AARP ensuring aging voices are heard in ing services, programs, community COMMUNITY RESOURCES & Oklahoma • The Chickasaw Nation • policy decisions. partners, and health resource booths ENGAGEMENT Cherokee Nation • Oklahoma Senior Centered around the theme “Hear offering information and support. Throughout the day, attendees Journal • News Radio 1000 KTOK Our Voices,” Senior Day provides an The formal program will begin at will have access to: • Nonprofit and The event is organized by the opportunity for aging Oklahomans 10:00 a.m. in the House Chamber government aging services and pro- Oklahoma Alliance on Aging, in to meet and speak directly with their on the fourth floor and will open gram booths • Health and wellness partnership with the Oklahoma Ag- legislators, share their experiences, with the presentation of colors by the resource booths • Information on ing Partnership, the Oklahoma Silver and learn about policies and services Chickasaw Nation Honor Guard, fol- aging in place, caregiving, and long- Haired Legislature Alumni Asso- that impact their lives and commu- lowed by a prayer offered by Gordon term care • Opportunities to connect ciation, AARP Oklahoma, and the nities. Yellowman, a member of the Chey- with tribal, rural, and community Oklahoma Department of Human “Oklahoma is home to nearly enne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklaho- partners Services Community Living, Aging, 900,000 adults age 60 and over, and ma and a traditional Southern Chey- Guided assistance will be available and Protective Services Division. these seniors are an important part enne Peace Chief. to help attendees locate legislative of- For more information, call (405) of our state,” said Lt. Governor Matt Confirmed speakers include: • fices and navigate the Capitol. 943-1895, visit okallianceonaging. Pinnell. “I look forward to speaking Speaker of the House Kyle Hilbert • org, or email info@okallianceonag- at Senior Day at the Capitol again this Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell • Senator LOCATION & REGISTRATION ing.org. year and encourage seniors from all Julia Kirt • Senator Darrell Weav- Senior Day will take place at the 77 counties to come to the Capitol er • Representative Tammy West • Oklahoma State Capitol, located at ABOUT THE OKLAHOMA and make their needs and priorities Representative Nicole Miller • Rep- 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma ALLIANCE ON AGING known.” resentative Brad Boles • Representa- City, OK 73105. The event is free and The Oklahoma Alliance on Aging “Advocating for aging Oklaho- tive Cyndi Munson • Sean Voskuhl, open to the public, and all are wel- is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization mans means showing up wherever AARP Oklahoma • William Whited, come. dedicated to identifying the needs decisions are made,” said Amanda State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Registration is encouraged but not of aging Oklahomans, educating the Williams, one of the event organiz- • Esther Houser, Oklahoma Alliance required and is available through the public and policymakers, and advo- ers. “Senior Day is about making sure on Aging Oklahoma Alliance on Aging web- cating for solutions that support in- older adults, caregivers, and commu- Attendees will hear updates on site. Participants are encouraged to dependence, dignity, and quality of nities are heard in every space where current legislation affecting older visit www.oklegislature.gov in ad- life. CANUTE CBA We proudly support the students, staff and administration at Canute Schools ~ Great Plains Bank ~ First National Bank Mega Breeze & Mini Breeze Call For Pricing! Parts Available! 580-225-6554 One of the largest metal 918 N. Van Buren suppliers between Elk City, OK 73644 OKC and Amarillo www.janningwelding.com Farmers Union Co-Op Gin 720 S. Main, Elk City 580-225-0191 www.elkcitycoop.com Josh Moran President/Owner 319 Industrial PKWY Elk City, OK 73644 580.225.2575 MORAN SERVING 620 Highway 66, Canute, OK 73626 EQUIPMENT Oklahoma ~ Texas ~ New Mexico banksovereign.com | Member FDIC www.moranequipment.com