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26 Wednesday, July 3, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon ‘AGE-FRIENDLY’: Built, service and social environments aspects Continued from page 1 PHOTO PROVIDED It’s going down at Hardtail’s with Lucky Town’s Tribute to the Boss. The hungry and the hunted explode into rock ‘n’ roll bands that face off against each other out in the street — Down in Jungleland. Springsteen tribute band on tap in Sisters The midnight gang9s assembled and picked a ren- dezvous for the night; they9ll meet beneath that Hardtails Bar & Grill sign that brings this city light. The Midnight Rat and the barefoot girl 4 and all the other Springsteen fans in Sisters 4 will take a stab at romance on Saturday, July 6. Lucky Town, Portland9s Bruce Springsteen tribute band will take the stage at 8 p.m. at Hardtails. The band pays tribute to The Boss. Bruce Springsteen has sold more than 135 mil- lion records worldwide and more than 64 million records in the United States, mak- ing him one of the world9s best-selling artists of all time. He has earned numerous awards for his work, includ- ing 20 Grammy Awards, two Golden Globes, an Academy Award, a Tony Award (for <Springsteen on Broadway=) as well as being inducted into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1999. In 2009, Springsteen was a Kennedy Center Honors recipient, in 2013 was named MusiCares person of the year, and in 2016 was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Boss is known for his high-energy shows, and Lucky Town delivers, with hits from every decade of Bruce9s distinguished career. Each musician in the band has a minimum of 25 years of professional experience in the music industry locally and throughout the United States. Custom Design & Repairs 549-9388 physical and social environ- ments. It signals to the citi- zens of Sisters Country that the City will proactively take age-related issues into con- sideration in its planning and building codes for both com- mercial and residential build- ing projects. Membership is also a commitment to share experience, achievements, and lessons learned with other cit- ies and communities. The WHO network was established in 2010 to con- nect cities, communities, and organizations worldwide with the common vision of mak- ing their community a great place in which to grow old. It focuses on action at the local level that fosters the full par- ticipation of older people in community life and promotes healthy and active aging. The network currently includes 847 cities and com- munities in 41 countries, cov- ering over 230 million people worldwide. Portland was granted membership in 2012 and was the first U.S. city to be so designated. As defined by WHO, an age-friendly city has structures and services accessible to and inclusive of older people with varying needs and capacities. The emphasis is on enable- ment rather than disablement. The built, social, and service environments are friendly for people of all ages and abilities. <When cities address the needs of older adult citi- zens, they create an environ- ment that is better for all. For instance, longer lights at crosswalks give older adults 3 and school kids, and parents with strollers 3 more time to safely cross a busy street,= explained Susan Rotella, exec- utive director of the Council of Aging of Central Oregon. Across the globe, popu- lations are growing older because lifespans are increas- ing, and birth rates are declin- ing. Census Bureau data in 2016 showed that in Sisters, the number of residents aged 65 and older accounted for over 27 percent of the total population. Aging popula- tions will by necessity shape local, regional, national, and international economies and policymaking. The eight domains of being age-friendly comprise the three key elements of the built, service, and social envi- ronments. Those domains and how they impact people include: " The outside environment and public buildings have a major impact on the mobility, independence, and quality of life of people in later life. " Transportation, including accessible and affordable pub- lic transport, is a key issue for people in later life. " Housing and support that allows people in late life to age comfortably and safely within the community to which they belong are universally valued. " Social participation is strongly connected to good health and wellbeing through- out life. " Older people from all backgrounds are valued and respected. " An age-friendly com- munity provides options for people in later life to con- tinue to contribute to their communities. " Staying connected with events and people and getting timely, practical information to manage life and meet per- sonal needs are vital for active aging. " Community support is strongly connected to good health and wellbeing through- out life, alongside accessible and affordable health care services. Here in the United States, AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities is the WHO affiliate with their AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. The network was launched in April 2012 as an independent affiliate of the WHO network. <With the age-friendly pro- gram, AARP helps participat- ing communities become great places for people of all ages by adopting such features as walkable streets, better hous- ing and transportation options, access to key services, and opportunities for residents to participate in community activities,= according to Nancy LeaMond, Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer for AARP in Washington D.C. 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