International Day of Older Persons Silent Auction and Fundraiser

Due to incoming inclement weather, the COAHC team has decided to postpone the International Day of Older Persons event. The event has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 12-5pm at Guidon Brewery. 

International Day of Older Persons is celebrated on October 1 every year. The day is celebrated to spread awareness about the importance of older adults in our society and to appreciate their contributions. Our elders carry a lot of responsibility as leaders of society. They also carry the traditions and culture of our community and pass on the knowledge to the younger generation. However, older people are also highly vulnerable, with many falling into poverty, facing health issues, or discrimination. They also sometimes face abuse, which has a detrimental impact on them. This day is marked to focus on the world's responsibilities towards older people to make their lives happier.

Join the COAHC as we celebrate together at Guidon Brewery from 12-5pm

Tickets can be purchased online or at the event. The main ticket includes:

• Access to event space with specialty desserts and beverages

• Access to the silent auction

• One raffle ticket

• One beer ticket

Additional tickets may be purchased at the event
 

Event starts at 12 noon where you can enjoy some music and peruse the silent auction items and place your bids. At 3pm the awards portion of the event will begin. Please see below for a complete schedule!

There are many unsung heroes in our community. The Council on Aging for Henderson County requests nominations for honorees for International Day of Older Person (United Nations announces theme of “The Resilience and Contributions of Older Women”). Honoree nominations will be accepted through Monday, August 15th and announced on Friday, August 19th. COAHC will honor at least 4 people that have impacted our aging population, especially through service to the COAHC, at our Saturday, October 1st event at Guidon Brewery from the following categories:

• Community Advocate for Older Persons – recognizes a person that has given significantly of themselves to serve Older Persons in Henderson County

• COAHC Volunteer “Go the Extra Mile” Award – recognizes a current or past volunteer that has given significantly of their time, talent and/or treasurer to the COAHC

• COAHC Champion Award – recognizes a current or past board member that has given significantly of their time, talent and/or treasurer to the COAHC

• COAHC Platinum Staff Award – recognizes a current or past staff member that gone above and beyond to serve the older adults of Henderson County

Thank you to our sponsors!

•  Guidon Brewery
• Johnny Blackwell Music
•  AARP
•  Limbtech
• Boyd Chevrolet
• Carolina Village
• Always Best Care 
• LimbTech
• Wilsonart
• KnoxLaw
• CareHeartedly