Senior Citizen Engagement

Thursday, October 17th, the Mayor's Neighborhood Engagement Office hosted a vibrant 60s Line Dance Party and Health Fair at Joe W. Brown Park in New Orleans East. With over 125 enthusiastic seniors in attendance, the event was a perfect blend of fun and health awareness. The atmosphere was electric as attendees got into the groove with classic line dances, bringing back the spirit of the 60s. 

Health Fair Highlights

In addition to the dancing, the event featured a health fair NEO partnered with Walgreens, Touro LCMC Health, Aetna, and the New Orleans Health Department. Seniors had access to valuable health resources, including free flu vaccines and blood pressure screenings. We’re proud to share that 30 seniors rolled up their sleeves for vaccinations, and over 45 took advantage of the free blood pressure screenings, important steps toward maintaining their health. 

This event wasn’t just about staying active; it was also about building community ties and ensuring that our seniors have access to crucial health information. By creating a fun and engaging environment, we hope to encourage our seniors to prioritize their well-being while enjoying the company of friends.

A big thank you to all the sponsors and volunteers who made this event possible. Your support is invaluable in enhancing the lives of our senior citizens.

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Senior Citizen Engagement

The Senior Citizen Engagement Initiative is a program that connects aging adults (62 or older) to resources, encourages community engagement, faciliates social participation, and brings awareness to issues aging adults face daily.

NEO will partner with local senior centers, nonprofits, and City agencies to provide outreach, resources, engagement opportunities and in-person events. These events include: roundtables, giveaways, and resource fairs.

The Mayor’s Neighborhood Engagement Office Wants to Celebrate You!

Are you or a loved one 100 years old or will be celebrating your 100th birthday or more this year? Let us know, we want to celebrate your milestone in our city newsletter.

All you have to do is fill out the form below, letting us know a little bit about you or your loved one. Also please include color photo of you or the person you'd like us to honor.

Please click here to fill out the form!

Happy 101st Birthday to Ms. Eloise S. Louis!

Ms. Eloise S. Louis is a lifelong resident of New Orleans, and she was born on April 7, 1923. She grew up in Gert Town in Uptown New Orleans, and she is a proud graduate of McDonald #35 High School, class of 1939. She is a proud mother of seven and has a host of grands, great-grands, and great-great-grand children. She is also a lifetime member of 1st Free Mission Baptist Church. 

Her advice to younger generations is "Let there be Peace on Eart and Let it Begin in me." Her secrets to longevity are to "Live Right and Do Right."