On Friday, May 20th, 2022, Acacia Network and its Institute for the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Elderly (IPRHE) Older Adults Centers celebrated their first annual “Senior Prom”. The event, which took place the Saint Vartan Church on 34th Street & Second Avenue in Manhattan, brought together more than 400 older adults ages 60+ from around New York City to celebrate in-person with their peers and partners.
Our “Senior Prom” provided a much-needed opportunity for older adults to socialize in person after two years of increased isolation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was a joyous occasion, which included music, food, activities, raffles, and entertainment.
Thank you to our older adults, staff, leadership, and community partners for attending. Special thanks to the NYC Department for the Aging (DFTA) for their ongoing support and to our sponsors for making this event possible!
