Seniors’ Month celebrations begin next week

May 30, 2007

June is Seniors’ Month, an opportunity for all Ontarians to recognize and value the contributions made by seniors every day in communities across the province.

This year’s theme is Active Living: Share Your Experience.

Seniors’ Month is an annual celebratory tradition in which the contributions of seniors are acknowledged and honoured throughout the province. Seniors account for approximately 13 per cent of Ontario’s current population.

Seniors’ Month events include award ceremonies, recognition events, socials and seniors’ information fairs. Ontario is one of the best places in the world to grow old.

Ontarians across the province are encouraged to join in the celebrations taking place in their local community to recognize and thank older Ontarians who have worked hard and continue to contribute to the prosperity that we all enjoy today.

“Older Ontarians have worked hard and continue to contribute much to the prosperity we all enjoy today. Celebrating Seniors’ Month has become our collective way of giving something back to them,” said Jim Bradley, Ontario’s minister responsible for seniors.