Conference on Aging to honor centenarians

The Department of Public Health and Human Services wants to honor Montana centenarians during the 51st annual Governor’s Conference on Aging Sept. 24 to 26 in Billings. Centenarians will be honored at a banquet at 4:45 p.m. Sept. 24.

Montanans who are age 100 as of Dec. 31, 2019, or those who are already over the age of 100 are asked to submit their name and a brief profile.

All centenarians who submit information will receive a recognition proclamation from Gov, Steve Bullock. Montana’s 2010 census showed that Montana is home to approximately 175 centenarians and that it is one of the fastest growing segments of an aging population.

Centenarians, or friends or family members, are encouraged to supply the department with the following information by Aug. 30 to be recognized.

(NOTE: The first five items are required in order to receive a certificate.)

1. Centenarian’s name.

2. Contact person (who to send certificate to).

3. Contact person’s phone number and email address

4. Mailing address (where to send the certificate).

5. Birth date of centenarian.

6. Are they a World War II Veteran?

7. Where were they born?

8. If not born in Montana, what is their story on how they got to Montana?

9. What is the secret to their longevity?

10. What has been the most amazing event in their life that they would like to share?

11. What is their favorite quote?

12. Anything else they would like us to know about the centenarian?

13. If planning to attend the centenarian banquet, please provide a picture of the centenarian when the information above is submitted.

Send centenarian information to: Governor’s Conference on Aging-Centenarians,

DPHHS-SLTC, P.O. Box 4210, Helena, MT 59604-4210; or email jstoeckel@mt.gov; or submit your information online at Montana Centenarian’s Program (http://dphhs.mt.gov/sltc/aging/centenarians).