Tuesday Celebration Honors Napa County’s Centenarians

NAPA COUNTY, CA – A lot has changed in 100 years, and some Napa County residents have lived through it all.

On Tuesday, the Napa County Board of Supervisors (BOS) will celebrate individuals who have lived a century or longer at its sixth annual celebration at the Napa Native Sons of the Golden West Hall, 937 Coombs St., in Napa.

The event, which follows National Centenarians Day, is scheduled from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

“Napa County’s centenarians offer us a unique glimpse into our community history,” said BOS Chairman Alfredo Pedroza. “As an aging society, we have much to learn from them. They hold the keys to longevity and quality of life.”

Life expectancy for Americans increased dramatically from 49 years of age in 1900 to over 76 years as a result of improved health care, nutrition and quality of life, a trend that is expected to continue. Centenarians have defied life expectancy projections by at least 20 years.

The Board of Supervisors and staff of Napa County are dedicated to preserving and sustaining Napa County for present and future generations as a community with generous open space, a thriving agricultural industry and a quality human and natural environment.

To RSVP or questions, contact Nelson Cortez nelson.cortez@countyofnapa.org or 707-299-1478.

For other area events coming up in region, see:

• Gentleman Bat Story Time at Children's Museum of Sonoma County
• Tolay Fall Festival 2016, Tolay Lake Regional Park: Petaluma
• B12 Vitamin Salon in Napa
• Fright Fest at Six Flags: Vallejo
• The Woman in Black

Also see: Fabulous For Fall: Creamy Pumpkin Hummus Recipe

--Information submitted from Napa County. Image via Patch files