FOR RELEASE:  April 1, 2010

 

 

Troy Senior Center Recognized with “Prescription for Better Health Award”

from the National Council on Aging and CVS/pharmacy

 

 

(TROY, MI)Troy Senior Center was recently recognized with a “Prescription for Better Health Award” from the National Council on Aging and CVS/pharmacy.

 

The Troy pickleball program is one of five programs nationwide to receive the Prescription for Better Health Award from the National Council on Aging and CSV Pharmacy.  This award recognizes programs that provide seniors access to activities and education that promote healthy lifestyles. 

 

“We are pleased to be recognized by the NCOA and CVS/pharmacy,” Carla Vaughan, Senior Program Director said. “The award acknowledges the important work of senior centers like ours that strive to promote healthy lifestyles for older adults.”

 

Pickleball is a racquet sport that can be played indoors or outdoors on a badminton sized court with the net at the height of a tennis net.  For information about Troy pickleball programs for ages 50+, call 248.524.3484.

 

The Troy Community Center is located at 3179 Livernois. 

 

 

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