06/08/2026
Silver Pride was a beautiful reminder that aging out loud means being seen, heard, respected, and celebrated at every stage of life.
This past Saturday, Orenda joined Senior Friendship Centers and Project Pride SRQ for a meaningful community panel moderated by Joey Panek and featuring our Director of Strategy, MJ Jianelli, alongside Christine Jennings, Christie Castro, and Chris Covelli. Together, they spoke about visibility, lived experience, care, connection, and what it means to age proudly here in Sarasota.
Orenda had a wonderful time at Silver Pride, speaking with hundreds of community members and joining dozens of local organizations doing important work across our region. Thank you to Senior Friendship Centers and Project Pride SRQ for having us and for creating such a joyful, affirming space for Sarasota’s LGBTQ+ older adults.