2024 Seniors Month in Centre Wellington

CENTRE WELLINGTON: June is Seniors Month in Ontario, and the theme for 2024 is “Working for Seniors”. It’s a time to celebrate our seniors and recognize all the hard work and amazing contributions they have made in our communities and all the lives they have impacted. Centre Wellington’s senior population is rich, and this month is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating them.

Do you know any seniors over the age of 65 who have made a positive and lasting impact in our community? The Government of Ontario is accepting nominations for the Ontario Senior Achievement Award to recognize seniors who, after 65, have enriched the social, cultural or civic life of the community. If you have a senior in mind, be sure to nominate them today!

Several special events have been planned to celebrate seniors during the month of June! All events will be held at the Victoria Park Seniors Centre in Fergus.

Urban Pole Walking Workshops – Monday, June 10 at 10:30 a.m. & Monday, June 17 at 9:30 a.m.

Join in a workshop to help you build a regular walking routine in your life. Learn proper techniques for breathing, posture and balance and properly adjusting your poles to get the most benefit. Workshop offered free of charge with grant funding but please pre-register as space is limited. Let us know when you register if you need to borrow poles. Have your own? Bring them along!

New Members Welcome and Tours – Monday, June 17 at 10:00 a.m.

Discover new activities and opportunities at Victoria Park Seniors Centre to make the most of your retirement years. Meet other new members and staff. Take a tour and learn about programs and services available to you. No charge. Pre-register.

Strawberry Social – Thursday, June 20 at 1:30 p.m.

Celebrate Seniors Month! Join in a fun afternoon of toe-tapping music with the Centre’s talented guitar band: The Country Classics. Enjoy fresh Ontario strawberries with shortcake and ice cream after the show. $8.00 for everyone.

Speaker Series:

• Thursday, June 6 - 10:00 a.m: My Hearing is Not as Good as it Used to Be, Now What Do I Do?
• Thursday, June 6 – 10:00 a.m: Estate Planning & Your Home
• Monday, June 10 – 1:00 p.m: Downsizing
• Thursday, June 13 – 10:00 a.m: Preventing Caregiver Burnout
• Wednesday, June 19 – 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m: Blood Pressure Clinic
• Thursday, June 27 at 10: a.m: Sundowning

Register and learn more about all our exciting events, programs and opportunities at www.centrewellington.ca/VPSC or call 519.846.9691 ext 204.

We encourage everyone to take the opportunity to take part in one of these amazing events!

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For more information:

Hannah Barclay | Digital Media Associate

519.846.9691 x221

communications@centrewellington.ca