Senior Affairs Celebrates Veterans
The Department of Senior Affairs honors its veterans with celebrations, gifts, and special tributes
The City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs celebrated Veterans Day throughout the week with special gatherings, gifts, and tributes at its senior and multigenerational centers. Each center found its own way to recognize veterans, bringing members, families, and friends together in appreciation of their military service and contributions to the community.
At Barelas Senior Center, the 14th Annual Veterans Star Memorial brought veterans, families, and community members together for a wreath-laying and remembrance ceremony in the El Camino Real Main Garden.
North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center hosted a Veterans Day celebration featuring a presentation of the national colors by La Cueva High School's Marine Corps JROTC. Veterans also received complimentary meal vouchers courtesy of Chick-fil-A.
Highland Senior Center honored veterans with a pinning ceremony, coffee, and cake, while Bear Canyon Senior Center hosted a Veterans Day coffee social. Los Volcanes Senior Center celebrated with live entertainment and refreshments, and North Valley Senior Center served apple pie and ice cream.
Santa Barbara Martineztown Multigenerational Center recognized veterans with cake, coffee, and commemorative pins, while Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center held its own special celebration.
At the newly opened Conway Wood Northwest Multigenerational Center, a Veterans Wall of Honor was installed, featuring a digital tribute recognizing local veterans who are members of the City's senior and multigenerational centers.
These celebrations were an opportunity to thank our veterans for their service and recognize the important role they continue to play in our communities.