MALDEN COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER

I found it interesting that we stick with the "senior' word when we raise funds for the newly renovation and furnishing of the church building downtown Malden but when it is planning for the use we try to de-emphasize the expression senior and open up the discussion as a use for the whole community. It seems that some organizations may get the idea that is should be for the general use and not just the participation of the general population of the city. I hope the fact that we have 10,000 seniors and growing in the City of Malden who needs to be given priority consideration in how we will put the NEW SENIOR CENTER to maximum use and service for the SENIORS
Senior is Latin for "elder."
Baby boomer is a term used in Canada and the United States to describe a person who was born during the post-WW2 baby boom between 1946 and 1964.[1][An elder (in Greek, πρεσβυτερος [presbyteros is a person valued for his wisdomwho accordingly holds a particular position of responsibility in a Christian group. However, elders exist throughout world cultures
To me Senior used to describe a person over 50 is not a "dirty Word" to be avoided
but should be used to bind a segment of the population that has aged in the City of Malden to work to help each other and improve the health and welfare of all in the community.
Howard McGowan
Malden Senior
349 Pleasant Street
Malden, Ma 02148
781 324 8076