Local activities and events celebrate seniors in Hamilton
HAMILTON, ON - May 16, 2017 - June is Seniors Month and to commemorate there will be a variety of activities and events during the month of June to celebrate and recognize seniors in the community.
The public is invited to attend the Seniors Month kick-off event on May 29, 2017. This free event offers refreshments, workshops, exhibits and live entertainment.
The kick-off event is being hosted by The Older Adult Network of Hamilton in partnership with the Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario and sponsored by the Ministry of Seniors Affairs.
Event details and schedule
Date: Monday, May 29, 2017
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Location: 57 Discovery Drive, Hamilton
Main Outdoor Stage
- 10 to 10:20 am: Welcome YWCA Active Living Centre Showtime
- 10:30 to 11 am: Morning Fitbreak with Tamatha Tlalka of HARRRP
- 12 to 12:30 pm: Entertainment:
- United Filipino Canadian Seniors Association of Hamilton Dancers
- Grand River Cloggers
- Tai Chi Yang by Mike McGlashon
- 1:30 to 1:45 pm: “Try It” Line Dance with Lynn Goruk
- 1:45 to 2 pm: Closing Remarks
Side Outdoor Stage
- 11:15 am to 1:30 pm: Featuring Mark Gunn
Indoor Lobby Pianist
- Lynda Portillo
Parking and transportation
- Parking at the event is free.
- To reserve a spot on a bus, please call 905-777-3837, ext. 12238. Transportation to the event is provided by the Ministry of Transportation and City of Hamilton Age Friendly Initiative.
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