Celebrate the Diversity of Richmond’s Seniors June 3-9
25 May 2007
Richmond Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services will play host to a variety of events and activities for seniors during Seniors’ Week June 3 to 9, 2007.
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.
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:
Event Name: Opening Ceremony Date: Monday, June 4 Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Location: Richmond City Hall Admission: $5.95/person Details: Join the Mayor and celebrate the diversity of seniors with a delicious BBQ and fabulous entertainment. Space is very limited, please pre-register.
Event Name: Activate Theatrical Tea Date: Tuesday, June 5 Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Location: Steveston Community Centre Admission: $6.00/person Details: Be entertained with some spectacular performances by seniors in Richmond while enjoying some delicious teas and goodies. Pre-Registration is mandatory.
Event Name: Activate Seniors Wellness Fair Date: Wednesday, June 6 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Location: Minoru Park, Clement Track & Minoru Place Activity Centre Admission: Fair Admission is FREE.
Lunch has a cost of $6.00/person.Details: Wellness activities for seniors in Richmond! Keynote speaker Olga Kotelko, Senior Olympian, walk, wellness and holistic health services, volunteer/health fair, drumming circle, and belly dancing will be part of the festivities. Come celebrate your health and wellbeing at Richmond’s annual wellness fair for older adults. Pre-Registration is mandatory for lunch.
Event Name: Annual 55+ Golf Tournament Date: Friday, June 8 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location: Mylora Golf Course Admission: $47.55/person. Details: Texas scramble format. Fabulous prizes to be had, as well as a delicious lunch. Please register at your local community centre.
For a complete listing of Seniors’ Week activities held in Richmond, visit our Senior's Week page or drop by your local community facility. Registration is available:
- Online through the Program Registration page
- Your local community centre
- Through the Registration Call Centre at 604-276-4300.
British Columbia has one of the most rapidly aging populations in Canada – the number of people over the age of 65 has been growing an average rate of two per cent over the last 10 years, almost twice the rate of the general B.C. population. In just over 20 years, older adults will make up close to one quarter of Richmond’s entire population, compared to approximately 15 percent at the present time.
