The City of Penticton is providing free BC Transit for those 55+ during Seniors’ Week.
The city has declared June 5 to 11 as Seniors’ Week and this year’s theme is Seniors Reconnecting and more than 30 activities are scheduled in Penticton.
The City of Penticton, OneSky Community Resources, Penticton Seniors’ Drop-In Centre, and South Okanagan Seniors Wellness Society are partnering once again to offer seven days of activities, celebrations, and workshops to support seniors reconnecting as the community emerges from COVID-19 health orders.
“As we emerge from the pandemic, we want to celebrate everything seniors have contributed to our community over the last two years,” says the chair of the South Okanagan Seniors Wellness Society Elmie Saaltink. “The full week of activities and events are meant to meet the diverse interests of Penticton’s seniors and support their reconnections to each other and the community.”
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Some of these activities include:
· An in-person conversation with Isobel Mackenzie, BC’s Seniors Advocate on opening day, Sunday, June 5 at Okanagan College
· Free activities with the City’s Recreation Department at the Community Centre
· A workshop with Interior Health on medical assistance in dying (MAID)
· Crime prevention tips specifically for seniors with staff from the RCMP
· A full day of activities at the Seniors’ Centre on June 11 to wrap up the week
* Music and art displays at the Leir House June 11
· The City of Penticton and BC Transit are offering free transit for those 55+ for the entire week
“After two years of hosting virtual Seniors Weeks, we are very excited to offer many in-person events,” said Tina Begg, Vice President of the Penticton Seniors’ Drop-In Centre. “The organizing committee really looks forward to seeing seniors, grandchildren, and everyone of all ages celebrate and learn more about older adults. All are welcome.”
The full schedule is available on the South Okanagan Seniors Wellness Society’s webpage: www.seniorswellnesssociety.com.