City of Bloomington, IN - Commission on Aging

09/29/2025

The Bloomington Senior Advocates, in partnership with community organizations and sponsors, is hosting the inaugural Bloomington Healthy Aging Expo on Wednesday, October 9, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1375 North Wellness Way, Bloomington, Indiana 47404.

This free, community-centered event is dedicated to connecting older adults and their families with essential resources that promote healthy, active, and independent living. Attendees can explore over 40 local vendors, enjoy engagement activities and healthy snacks at each table, and participate in wellness offerings such as chair yoga, bingo, and a Medicare 101 session. The Expo will also feature free hearing screenings and will host the annual Community Dementia Alliance Caregiver Awards, recognizing outstanding caregivers in the Bloomington community.

The Bloomington Healthy Aging Expo is open to the public and aims to supplement the many existing resources available to seniors and their families. This event represents a collaborative effort by the Bloomington Senior Advocates, a local organization focused on senior advocacy and resource sharing.

For more information about the event, visit our page (Bloomington Healthy Aging Expo) or contact Sandra McGow at [email protected] or 812-961-0446.

05/08/2025

Join the Commission on Aging on Tuesday, May 13th from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at City Hall for the Senior Living 101 Seminar, presented by Commission on Aging commissioners, Dayna Thompson and Sandra McGow.

Topics will include Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Home Health and Hospice.

Registration is FREE, but space is limited. Register today at bton.in/senior

04/10/2024

The Commission on Aging extends our condolences to Kerry’s family and many friends. We thank her for her many years of advocacy and leadership.

Yesterday we were sad to learn that Kerry Conway died Sunday, April 7th. Kerry served as Area 10’s Executive Director for eight years until her retirement at the end of 2017. Though she cared deeply about the work of Area 10, she was ready to join her lifelong partner and husband Norvin in retirement, where they could fill their days with whatever suited their fancy. In her time, she advocated for elder abuse and initiated an adult guardianship program in Monroe and Owen counties. She was particularly drawn to health care policy and enjoyed taking the message and needs for seniors to local, state, and federal elected officials. If you were enjoying programming in our Endwright Center or visiting Area 10, you almost always saw Kerry around with her coffee mug in hand, ready to connect. Her mind was always busy and involved with the world around her, and she exhibited her complex creative side through her knit creations and infamous doodles.

It seems appropriate that her life would transition at a time when soil is warming and life, especially flowers, is returning color to our world. Kerry loved and nurtured flowers. We send positive energy and much peace to her spirit, her husband and daughter, four-legged friends, and extended friends and family.

01/24/2024

Page last updated on January 12, 2024 at 9:06 am January 11, 2024 For more information, please contact Michael Shermis, Human Rights Director, Community and Family Resources [email protected] or 812-349-3471 Nominations Sought For 2024 Bloomington/Monroe County Human Rights Award The B...

01/23/2024

Do you know a female leader who uplifts women and girls in our community? Nominate them TODAY for the Women's Achievement Awards! Women’s History Month is fast approaching, and the nomination deadline is January 26th.

The Women’s Achievement Awards winners are recognized annually at the Women’s History Month Luncheon, hosted by the City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Women.
Awards include the Woman of the Year Award, the Toby Strout Lifetime Achievement Award, the Emerging Leader Award, and the Young Woman of the Year Award. Past recipients include Monroe County Council member Jennifer Crossley, Eagle Scout Rebekah Turner, former Health Department Administrator Penny Caudill, Safe & Civil City Director Shatoyia Moss, and many other incredible local women!

Submit your nominations via an online form at:
https://form.jotform.com/CFRDForms/2024-womens-achievement-awards

Questions? Email [email protected] or call 812-349-3430.

05/15/2023

The Commission on Aging is pleased to release our 2023 Senior Resource Guide. This resource is a printable guide designed for easy access to the most requested senior services.

It is available for print at bloomington.in.gov/boards/aging. You can also request copies of the guide by contacting the Community and Family Resources Department at 812-349-3430.

02/09/2023

Call for 2023 Be More Award Nominations!

The City of Bloomington and Mayor John Hamilton encourages all community members to nominate outstanding volunteers for the Be More Awards, the community volunteer awards presented by the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, a program of the City of Bloomington Community and Family Resources Department.

Nominations are being accepted through March 5, 2023.

Learn more about this year's awards and make your nominations today! 👇 https://www.bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org/bemore

02/03/2023

City Commission on the Status of Women Announces the 2023 Women’s History Month Luncheon

The City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Women announces the 2023 Women’s History Month Luncheon, which will take place on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the Monroe Convention Center, located at 302 S. College Ave. in Bloomington.

The theme of this year’s event is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories,” which encourages the recognition of women, past and present, who have been active in all forms of media and storytelling including print, radio, TV, stage, screen, blogs, podcasts, news, and social media. This timely theme honors women in every community who have devoted their lives and talents to producing art and news, pursuing truth and reflecting society decade after decade.

This year’s keynote presenter is Indianapolis native Manón Voice, who has become a trusted voice in the arts and activism community. Manón expresses her passions through her work as a Poet, Hip-Hop Emcee, Speaker, Educator, and advocate for Social Justice. Manón Voice strives to amplify the richness of the human narrative through workshops, public speaking, performance, poetry commissions, collaborations, and more. Learn more about Manón at manonvoice.com.

The luncheon will also recognize the 2023 Women’s Achievement Award winners, which include the following award categories: the 2023 Woman of the Year, the Toby Strout Lifetime Contribution Award, and the Emerging Leader Award. The winners for each of these categories will be announced soon!

Additionally, women owned-businesses and local organizations for women are invited to reserve exhibit space for the luncheon. Exhibits will be available for viewing by luncheon attendees prior to the start of the program. The exhibit registration form is available at: https://bton.in/Wvc1w

Doors to the luncheon will open at 11:15 a.m., with the program beginning at 12:15 p.m. The cost of tickets is $25.00 per seat or $275.00 for a reserved table for eight. Tickets must be reserved in advance through the BCT Box Office located at 114 E. Kirkwood Ave. or online at bctboxoffice.org.

The deadline to purchase tickets is March 13, 2023, at 5 p.m. Scholarships are available for individuals that need assistance purchasing a seat to attend the lunch.

For more information, please contact Marissa Parr-Scott at 812-349-3468 or [email protected].

08/24/2022

🎼 Music for Seniors opportunity!

Bell Trace Senior Living Community is looking for individuals wishing to enhance the lives of residents through music.

Share your talent through a musical/vocal performance or educational presentation about your talent, or both!

Sign up today and share your gifts with others at
👉https://tinyurl.com/music-for-seniors.

05/31/2022

The resident-led Future of Policing Task Force is conducting this survey about police-resident interactions in Bloomington/Monroe County. Your answers will be completely confidential and no identifying information will be shared. This is the first of two surveys that will be made available in the ne...