Douglas County community celebrates "Senior for a Day"

Douglas Country TRIAD honored area seniors with a luncheon and gift baskets on April 27 at the Flight Restaurant in Minden. "Senior for a Day" is an annual celebration in the county where the honorees share their life stories.

John Caster, Deloris Carver, Donald Ward, Laurette Gilbert, Dick Hancpol and their escorts attended the luncheon with the Douglas County TRIAD. Some of the stories shared included life's travels, careers, military service and families.

“These citizens living within our community are our historians, resources for heritage and wisdom," Travis Lee, president of Douglas County TRIAD said. "We truly value the opportunity to share some time with them and have a glimpse into their lives and their amazing accomplishments. It is an honor to hear their life story.”

The National Sheriff’s Association, the Chiefs of Police Association and the AARP agreed to work together to reduce the victimization of our seniors. This formed the first TRIAD chapter, and since then there have been 400 local chapters that have formed nationwide.

In February 1996, the Douglas County TRIAD was formed, working towards one goal of enhancing the quality of life for our senior citizens in Douglas County.