Summer 2026 Highlights: Senior Citizen’s Day, America’s 250th Anniversary & Why Your Support Matters
Across June, July, and August 2026, the Friends of the Marlborough Seniors, Inc. published monthly reflections in Marlborough Seniors on the Go! while supporting air-conditioned hospitality, summer concerts, and community picnics for Marlborough’s older adults.
August 2026: Celebrating National Senior Citizen’s Day (August 21st)
“National Senior Citizen’s Day is August 21st. The day was established in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan with Proclamation 5847: ‘For all they have achieved throughout life and for all they continue to accomplish, we owe older citizens our thanks and a heartfelt salute.’ Enjoy YOUR Day!”
— A Note from the Friends of the Marlborough Seniors, Volume 13, Issue 8 (August 2026, Page 4)
July 2026: America’s 250th Semiquincentennial Anniversary
“Happy 250th Birthday America! On July 4, 2026, our nation marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Wishing all our Marlborough seniors and their families a safe, joyful, and patriotic Fourth of July!”
— A Note from the Friends of the Marlborough Seniors, Volume 13, Issue 7 (July 2026, Page 5)
June 2026: The Gateway to Summer
“‘What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.’ — John Steinbeck. June is the gateway to summer! Stop by the Senior Center Gift Shop before your summer travels for cards, hostess gifts, and seasonal treasures.”
— A Note from the Friends of the Marlborough Seniors, Volume 13, Issue 6 (June 2026, Page 5)
Why Community Support Matters
Every $10 annual membership contribution to Friends of the Marlborough Seniors (PO Box 793, Marlborough, MA 01752) and every purchase at the Senior Center Gift Shop helps underwrite free and low-cost events at 40 New Street, ensuring no senior is left behind.