Seniors Day celebrations kick off in Richmond next Friday, Sept. 29 with a “Positive Aging Campaign,” two art exhibits and a breakfast social.
The celebration – being hosted by the City of Richmond and its community partners – also includes a photo campaign, showcasing positive images of adults 55 and over living in Richmond.
This year’s campaign focuses on the talents, contributions and participation of seniors and highlights those who continue to be active in the community.
The photo campaign will be displayed at Minoru Place Activity Centre and Richmond community centres for one week starting Sunday, Oct. 1.
The public is also invited to attend two free art exhibits celebrating seniors in the community: Portraits of City Centre at City Centre Community Centre (C4) and Memories of Place at Minoru Place Activity Centre.
Portraits of City Centrefeatures photographic images of seniors in the community and celebrates their stories and individual histories. The collection will be on display throughout the month of October.
Memories of Placefeatures video recollections from Richmond pioneers collected at the Canada 150 Pioneer Luncheon held in the spring of this year; a photography exhibit capturing seniors from Minoru Place Activity Centre celebrating the history and stories of the centre; and an exhibit from the Minoru Seniors Society’s Chinese Calligraphy Group exploring the concept of place.
The exhibit will be on display from Friday, Sept. 29 through Sunday, Oct. 1.
In conjunction with the Memories of Place exhibit, there will also be a free photo and memory capture session for adults aged 55 and over on Friday, Sept. 29.
Call 604-238-8450 starting Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 9 a.m. to reserve a time slot.
To wrap up the celebrations, C4 is hosting a National Seniors Day breakfast social on Monday, Oct. 2 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Seniors can celebrate the day with a light meal while learning about programs and activities for adults aged 55.
The cost is $5 per person and registration is required.
To register, go online to Richmond.ca/Register, call 604-276-4300 or go to your local community centre and quote barcode #2115944.
