Pauls Valley Ribbone Cutting
PAULS VALLEY, Okla. - Chickasaw Nation officials, city leaders and other guests cut the ribbon on the Pauls Valley Senior Citizen Nutrition site Friday, Oct. 29.
The center is located at 107 N. Indian Meridian.
"The newest senior site is part of our continuing efforts to improve the overall quality of life of our elders," Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby said. "We hope the Pauls Valley site, along with other Chickasaw Nation senior sites, will continue to assist our elders and lift up their spirits for years to come," he added.
Amenities for the 4,988-square-foot facility include a dining area, kitchen, storage area, offices, exercise area and a section devoted to arts and crafts.
"We expect to serve between 40 to 50 people a day," said Karen Cook, tribal administrator for the division on aging.
In addition to meals, the tribal aging and senior services program offers arts and crafts, fundraisers, trips and education on various programs available to seniors.
"One of the most important benefits of the site is having a place for seniors to go, to meet and to visit," Cook said.
The Pauls Valley Senior Citizen Nutrition site is the latest addition in programs and services dedicated to serving Native American seniors. With sites in Achille, Ada, Ardmore, Connerville, Kullihoma, Madill, Purcell, Sulphur and Tishomingo, the Division on Aging is one of the fastest growing tribal programs.
The site is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Lunch will be served weekdays at noon.
For more information on the Pauls Valley Senior Site, contact Paula Woods, site manager, at (405) 207-9034.
