Programs and Events
Positive Aging Campaign
October 1, 2020 - National Seniors Day
October 1st is National Seniors Day. This is an occasion where all Canadians can join in celebrating older adults across Canada - whether a parent, a co-worker, a neighbour, or a friend. National Seniors Day recognizes the lasting contributions older adults make to their families, communities and society as a whole. October 1st is also recognized as International Day of Older Persons.
Each year to celebrate National Seniors Day, the City of Richmond Seniors Services coordinates a campaign to showcase positive images of seniors in Richmond with a goal of reducing ageism and existing stereotypes. Each year a different theme is chosen and posters with positive messages are displayed at community centres and other locations in Richmond.
Learn more about this year’s Positive Aging Campaign.
Seniors Week
June 1-7, 2020
Seniors Week commends and recognizes the contributions seniors bring to their community. This week long celebration is held at the beginning of June each year and offers many free and low cost activities, along with transportation, at community facilities City-wide. The goals and objectives of Seniors Week are:
- To recognize and honour seniors in Richmond
- To highlight the positive contributions that seniors are making in our community
- To promote an understanding of and encourage positive attitudes towards seniors
- To promote healthy and active aging
Learn more about Seniors Week.