Building on the success of last year’s event, on June 9 the Minto Retirees Activity Group will be hosting the second annual Seniors’ Olympics Day.
The day will offer opportunities for participation in a wide variety of different events at several different locations within the community of Harriston.
A wheelchair accessible shuttle bus will be available to assist participants to get to the different venues. There will be something for everyone and all skill levels are welcome to participate from novice to expert. Activities planned include euchre, scrabble, shuffleboard, a guided trail walk, bingo, lawn bowling, solo and pepper.
The Harriston Legion will act as the host site for the event, offering coffee and fellowship to participants at the beginning of the day at 9am. After finishing an exciting morning activity, a lunch prepared by the Harriston Legion Ladies will be served.
After lunch participants will hear first hand experiences of “rising to fame” by a local award winning speed skater. Following this inspiring presentation, participants will warm up for afternoon activities by joining in on a 10 minute exercise session led by a representative from the Seniors’ Centre for Excellence, seniors fitness instructor Fran Dawson.
Then participants will be whisked off to the afternoon activity of their choice, followed by wrap-up time at 3:30 in the Legion, where prizes will be awarded. The shuttle bus will ensure everyone is in the right place at the right time.
Pre-registration is required and must be received along with payment of $20, which includes participation in the activities, lunch, transportation between venues, and prizes. Registration forms can be obtained at the Town of Minto office during regular business hours or from the Harriston Legion Monday through Friday from 9am to 1pm. Registration forms can also be obtained by calling 519-338-3707 or 519-338-2511 ext. 40 or through members of the Minto Retirees Activity Group.
This day provides an opportunity for fun, non-competitive events, to renew and establish friendships and to view all of the wonderful venues available to the citizens of Minto.
You must pre-register with payment by June 1. Please do not delay in registering due to the large amount of coordination required to ensure the day runs smoothly. Registration will not be available on the day of the event.
The Minto Retirees Activity group is well known throughout the Town of Minto for coordinating a variety of programs, including excursions throughout the province and education programs for older adults.
