By Times Chronicle Staff
Oliver Town Council is officially celebrating and honouring the many contributions seniors make to the community of Oliver with June 1–7 proclaimed as Seniors’ Week. A number of activities and events are planned around Oliver during Seniors’ Week.
The Town of Oliver, Oliver Senior Centre, and Oliver and District Recreation are working together to coordinate the week of activities and events.
A summary of events of the week include:
The Oliver Senior Centre is hosting a pancake breakfast to kick off the week on Sunday, June 1 at 8 a.m. ($15 per person with discounts for Seniors 90+ years old or married for 50+ years), Monday, June 2 the story of “The Ditch” and video at 1 p.m.
BINGO! on Friday, June 6 at 1 p.m, and a dinner and dance to wrap up the week on Saturday, June 7 doors open at 4 p.m. (tickets must be purchased in advance of the event at the Oliver Senior Centre for $25 each).
At Oliver and District Recreation, there will be complimentary access to the Oliver Fitness Room for seniors living in Oliver during the entire week from 5 – 8 p.m. Town staff will also be hosting walking and bench stretching on Tuesday, June 3 at 9:30 a.m. meeting at the Community Park Outdoor Stage, and a free outdoor fitness equipment circuit at Lion’s Park on Thursday, June 5 at 9:30 a.m. On Saturday, June 7 at Rotary Beach Park come by for free gentle stretching at 9:30 a.m.
Oliver Mayor Martin Johansen will be hosting a Walk and Talk session on Wednesday June 4 at 9:30 a.m. to hear directly from local seniors. The Walk and Talk starts at the Salmon Chief Statue in Bridge Park at 9:30 a.m.
For more information contact the Town of Oliver or visit the Seniors’ Week website.
