Rep. Annie Kuster has seen a demographic change in New Hampshire over the years, with more senior citizens living in the state.
U.S. Census estimates from 2016 show New Hampshire has the second-oldest population on average, with a median age at 43.
On Monday, Kuster toured the new Concord Community Center, which opened last month, to see the programs being offered for seniors. She said it’s very important for people to remain active during retirement, and the new facilities at the community center provide that opportunity. Kuster said the city’s plan of using the old Dame School as the foundation for the new center is a model she would like to see replicated elsewhere, as already having classrooms available creates more options for programming.
Kuster also stopped by the Concord YMCA to look at its new Child Development Center.
“I’ve been touring community centers and YMCAs around my district to learn what’s happening for people of all ages,” Kuster said. “I’m a person that’s been active my whole life, and I believe in people getting out and staying active.”
(Jacob Dawson can be reached at 272-6414 ext. 8325, jdawson@cmonitor.com or on Twitter @jaked156.)