On August 19, 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed Proclamation 5847 declaring August 21 as National Senior Citizens Day. 

"For all they have achieved throughout life and for all they continue to accomplish, we owe older citizens our thanks and a heartfelt salute. We can best demonstrate our gratitude and esteem by making sure that our communities are good places in which to mature and grow older — places in which older people can participate to the fullest and can find the encouragement, acceptance, assistance, and services they need to continue to lead lives of independence and dignity." ~ President Ronald Reagan – August 19, 1988 Proclamation 5847

The Meadows mission is to minister to seniors in the belief that God desires all people to enjoy dignity, respect, love and care. In that spirit, every day is Senior Citizens Day at Meadows Mennonite Retirement Communities! We strive to enrich the lives of all seniors we serve in Chenoa, Lexington, Gridley, Pontiac, El Paso, Normal, Bloomington and all surrounding communities.