More than 700 seniors attend Orange County health and fitness day
More than 700 seniors filled Thomas Bull Memorial Park in Montgomery for Orange County’s 14th annual health and fitness day, a growing event tied to Older Americans Month.
More than 700 seniors gathered at Thomas Bull Memorial Park in Montgomery for Orange County’s 14th Annual Senior Health & Fitness Day, turning the Day Camp Area into a hub for screenings, movement and social connection. The event ran from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, and required registration through Melanie Tanner at (845) 615-3736.
Orange County has made the day a fixture of its older adult calendar, holding it each year on the last Wednesday in May during Older Americans Month. County officials describe it as a day of wellness and community engagement designed to support a healthier lifestyle for senior residents, and they say National Senior Health & Fitness Day is the country’s largest annual health promotion event for older adults.
The turnout in Montgomery showed how much demand has grown. Orange County said more than 500 seniors attended the 13th annual event in 2025, when the program included cardio drumming, Zumba, health screenings and a nutritious lunch. This year’s larger crowd suggested that the mix of activity and practical health checks continues to resonate with families looking for ways to support aging relatives close to home.
Orange County Office for the Aging Director AnnMarie Maglione has said the event gets bigger every year and that social interaction is an important part of healthy living. That message was reflected in the day’s lineup, which included health information and screenings, fitness and dance demonstrations, and a group walk in the park. For many older adults, that combination speaks to the daily challenges of aging well: staying mobile, avoiding isolation, managing chronic conditions and catching health problems before they become crises.
U.S. Rep. Pat Ryan’s office has also used its C.A.R.E.S. Van and senior-focused outreach to bring help directly to Hudson Valley residents, including assistance with Social Security, Medicare and other services. In one prior Senior Resource Fair, his office said more than 150 attendees connected with more than 35 Hudson Valley organizations and services.
Taken together, the turnout in Montgomery and the surrounding outreach efforts point to a simple reality for Orange County families: the need is not only for medical screenings, but for steady, local access to the programs and connections that help older adults remain active, informed and supported.
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