Richmond will celebrate National Seniors Day on Oct. 1

From breakfast socials to a “positive ageing photo campaign,” Richmond’s nod to National Seniors Day on Oct. 1 has a little something for everyone.

The City of Richmond is celebrating its more experienced residents with a series of free events to mark to mark the day and week:

• Week of Monday, Sept. 30 – Annual Positive Aging Campaign

This year’s photo campaign showcased at various city community centres and facilities will highlight positive images of adults aged 55+ years living in Richmond along with the benefits of participation in community programs and services;

• Tuesday, Oct. 1 – National Seniors Day Social 

9 to 10:30 a.m. at West Richmond Community Centre

Learn about 55+ year program activities at West Richmond Community Centre, share ideas for future programming and enjoy a light breakfast. Registration required. Barcode #2745167;

• Tuesday, Oct. 1 –Writer-in-Residence Meet and Greet

1 to 2:30 p.m. at Minoru Centre for Active Living

Meet Cynthia Sharp in this drop-in event and learn about an upcoming Sensory Writing workshop series, take part in some innovative writing activities or start a memoir;

• Tuesday, Oct. 1 – Musical Interludes

1:30 to 3 p.m. at Minoru Centre for Active Living

Attend this drop-in, lively and piano-led sing-a-long of some classic favourites. Light refreshments served;

• Tuesday, Oct. 1 – Climate Change and You Presentation

7 to 8 p.m. at Minoru Centre for Active Living

Explore climate change in BC and its impacts on all levels and learn how small changes can make a difference. This session is presented by the Suzuki Elders in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation. Registration required. Barcode #2746933;

• Wednesday, Oct. 2 – Get Together Social

10 to 11 a.m. at South Arm Community Centre

Learn about the different opportunities for seniors at South Arm Community Centre and socialize over provided light refreshments. Registration required. Barcode #2742539;

• Monday, Oct. 7 – National Seniors Day Social – International Meet and Greet

10 to 11 a.m. at East Richmond Community Hall (Cambie Community Centre)

Learn about 55+ program activities, share ideas for future programming and enjoy a light breakfast. Registration required. Registration required. Barcode #2750587.

The public is invited to attend any of the following activities. Pre-registration is required for some of the activities as space is limited.

Register with the corresponding course barcode online at Richmond.ca/register, by calling 604-276-4300 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., or in person at any city community facility.

For more information on activities, call the Minoru Centre for Active Living at 604-238-8450.