By Times Chronicle Staff

Oliver Town Council has officially proclaimed June 2-8, 2024 as Seniors’ Week in Oliver to celebrate and honour the many contributions seniors make to the community of Oliver. 

A number of activities and events are planned around Oliver during the week organized by the Town of Oliver, Oliver Senior Centre, Oliver and District Recreation, Better at Home, and other partners.

These events include: 

All week: The Oliver and District Recreation is offering complimentary access to the Oliver Fitness Room for seniors living in Oliver during the entire week. 

Sunday, June 2: The Oliver Senior Centre is hosting a pancake breakfast to kick off the week ($10 per person with discounts for Seniors 90+ years old or married for 50+ years).

Monday, June 3: Oliver Mayor Johansen will be hosting two Walk and Talk sessions during the week to hear directly from local seniors, the first Walk and Talk starts at 9:30 a.m. at the Town Hall Rose Garden.

Tuesday, June 4: Oliver and District Recreation staff will be hosting two free outdoor fitness equipment circuits at Lion’s Park on Tuesday, June 4 and Thursday, June 6. Meet at the Lion’s Park washrooms at 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 5: Oliver Mayor Johansen’s second Walk and Talk starts at the Salmon Chief Statue in Bridge Park at 9:30 a.m. 

Thursday, June 6: The Town’s public works department will be hosting a coffee and plants discussion at 10 a.m. at the Town Hall Rose Garden. Join the session to learn more about some of the plants and gardens that the public works team cares for throughout the community.

Thursday, June 6: The Town is partnering with Better at Home, Simon Fraser University, and the BC Lung Foundation to host a do-it-yourself air filter workshop. With an increase in wildfire smoke across the province during the summer months, the workshop will help participants build an air filter for their homes to help decrease the amount of wildfire smoke inside their homes. Participants must pre-register by calling 250-485-6200. There is a maximum of 30 seats. All supplies will be provided with the workshop running from 4-6 p.m. with a light dinner provided for all participants.

Friday, June 7: The Oliver Senior Centre is hosting BINGO! at 1 p.m. (must purchase playing cards).

Saturday, June 8: To wrap up the week the Senior Centre is hosting a dinner and dance at 4:30 p.m. (tickets must be purchased in advance of the event at the Oliver Senior Centre).

To learn more, visit www.oliver.ca or stop by one of these locations to pick up a paper copy of the schedule:

  • Town Hall (6150 Main Street)
  • Town’s Finance Office (6173 Kootenay Street, on the lower level across the parking lot from Town Hall)
  • Oliver and District Recreation (6359 Park Drive)
  • Oliver Senior Centre (5876 Airport Street)
  • Desert Sun Counselling (762 Fairview Road)