Pfister named Greene County’s 2026 senior citizen of the year

GREENE COUNTY―Each year, in recognition of Older Americans Month, the Greene County Legislature expresses its appreciation for the commitment and valuable service of outstanding senior citizens throughout the county.

For 2026, Carol Pfister of Athens has been named Senior Citizen of the Year and Kathleen Callan of East Durham will receive the Outstanding Contribution by a Senior Citizen Award.

In addition, Gordon Mosher of Athens and Joyce Andressen of Catskill will be recognized as nominees for their service and dedication.

Pfister and Callan will be recognized at the May meeting of the Greene County Legislature, in addition to participating in the 2026 Older New Yorkers Day celebration in Albany on May 26 at The Crown Plaza Hotel-Desmond.

In April of 1963, President John F. Kennedy designated the month of May as Senior Citizens Month. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter renamed the observance Older Americans Month.

The Administration on Aging, part of the Administration for Community Living, has declared the 2026 theme of “Champion Your Health” to encourage older adults to take an active role in managing their health, accessing preventative care, and making informal decisions about their wellness.

Each year, the Advisory Council to the Greene County Department for the Aging (Human Services) conducts a search for local senior citizens to be recognized for their dedication and hard work in making their communities better places to live while supporting healthy aging.

All nominees will be guests of honor at the Greene County Senior Citizen Day Celebration on September 4 at the Historic Catskill Point where we will celebrate all seniors across the county and the Greene County Office for the Aging’s 50th anniversary.