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The City of Richmond celebrates National Seniors Day on Friday with online and in-person activities.

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Richmond celebrates National Seniors Day with positive aging campaign

By Richmond Sentinel

Published 10:27 PDT, Wed September 29, 2021

Last Updated: 10:57 PDT, Wed September 29, 2021

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Celebrate National Seniors Day in Richmond on Friday with free and low cost online and in-person programs. Choose from playing the ukulele with others, enjoying a Seniors Day Social or purchasing a special treat. All activities can be found at www.richmond.ca/seniors.

“The City of Richmond acknowledges the important roles that adults 55 years and older play in our families, communities and workplaces,” says Mayor Malcolm Brodie.

As part of National Seniors Day, Richmond coordinates the Positive Aging Campaign, showcasing positive images of seniors in Richmond aiming to reduce ageism and existing stereotypes. This year’s theme of How Aging Positively Spreads highlights the impact and rippling effect one person can have creating positivity across a community. View the campaign from Oct. 1 to 8 at www.richmond.ca/seniors, on the city’s social media platforms and in‑person at various city community centres and facilities.

Seniors are encouraged to participate in the following National Seniors Day activities. Courses are free and registration is required. All facilities and programs will meet the health and safety guidelines as set out by local and provincial health authorities.

• Wednesday (Sept. 29)—Seniors Day Musical Interludes, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. online

Enjoy a variety of old time favourite songs and connect with other seniors over Zoom. Registration required. Free. Course ID #104586.

• Friday (Oct. 1)—National Seniors Day Social, 10 to 11:30 a.m. at East Richmond Community Hall

Celebrate the day with light refreshments, learning about 55+ year program activities and sharing ideas for future programming. Registration required. Free. Course ID #94775.

• Friday (Oct. 1)—Seniors Day Ukulele, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Steveston Community Centre

Join others to learn and make music through picking melody, harmony and strumming in a fun and relaxed environment. Pre-requisite: Ukulele - Beginner 1 with ability to read music notation and understand rhythm and note values. Registration required. Free. Course ID #95361.

• Friday (Oct. 1)—Managing Stress, Anxiety and Depression Workshop, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at South Arm Community Centre

Learn the cause and explore strategies to manage and reduce these symptoms, as well as to minimize the impact on daily and social life. This workshop is presented by Pathways Clubhouse. Registration required. Free. Course ID #94836.

• Friday (Oct.1)—Sweet Treat Deal, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Seniors Centre Cafeteria and Minoru Place for Active Living

Celebrate with a maple pecan Danish and hot coffee or tea for $3. Available for dine-in or take-a-way, quantities are limited.

Register online at richmond.ca/register or call 604-276-4300 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) For more information, visit www.richmond.ca/seniors.