Celebrate The Diversity of Richmond’s Seniors June 5-10
30 May 2006
Richmond Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services will play host to a variety of events and activities for seniors during Seniors’ Week June 5-10, 2006.
Seniors’ Week acknowledges the diversity of seniors and helps to promote an understanding of and encourage positive attitudes towards seniors and their vital role in society. It’s an opportunity for fun, interaction and celebration intended to build stronger connections between older adults and their communities. Also, it’s a time to recognize and honour the positive contributions that seniors make in our community.
“Seniors’ Week is a time to say thank you to all of the seniors for their years of hard work and their continuous effort in our community each and every day,” says, Jeremy Boal, Recreation Leader at Minoru Place Activity Centre.
In Richmond, seniors are involved in the community in many ways and Seniors’ Week is one way to celebrate and recognize their involvement in our community. Open houses, free classes, workshops, special presentations, performances and lifestyle opportunities will be held throughout the week, including the following main events:
Opening Ceremony
Monday, June 5th
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Richmond City Hall
Join the Mayor and celebrate the diversity of Seniors with a delicious BBQ and entertainment. Please pre-purchase tickets for lunch at your local community centre. $6/person
Annual 55+ Golf Tournament
Friday, June 9th
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Mylora Golf Course
Texas scramble format and lunch included. Register at your local community centre. $42/person.
Falls Prevention Fair
Saturday, June 10th
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Richmond City Hall
Guest speakers, entertainment, informative exhibits, FREE refreshments and prizes. You have a Senior in your future. Think ahead and stay independent
A complete listing of Seniors’ Week events is available online. You can also call Recreation and Cultural Services at 604-276-4300 or drop by your local community facility for more information.
British Columbia has one of the most rapidly aging populations in Canada – the number of people over the age of 65 has been growing at an average rate of two per cent over the last 10 years, almost twice the rate of the general B.C. population. Seniors currently make up 14 per cent of the population of British Columbia; by 2031 seniors will make up 23 per cent of population.
