Council here has declared June “Seniors Month” and the local Seniors Centre For Excellence is organizing a variety of activities to celebrate.
“You don’t have to look too far to see the difference that seniors make in the Township of Mapleton,” stated Helen Edwards, seniors health services coordinator at the centre.
“They continue to serve as leaders, mentors and volunteers. Seniors are active and important members of our community; by proclaiming June 2016 Seniors’ Month in Mapleton, seniors will know that they are held in high esteem and are valued and recognized for their vast contributions to their community.”
Seniors Month is celebrated province wide and Edwards noted this June marks the 32nd anniversary of the designation in Ontario.
“This is a month to recognize the vast contributions that seniors make to the community of Mapleton. The theme for Seniors’ Month 2016 is ‘Seniors Making a Difference,’” Edwards stated.
As part of the celebration, Edwards said a photo gallery of seniors, who through their volunteer work are making a difference in their respective communities in north Wellington, will be created.
The photo gallery will be available for viewing on the Township of Mapleton website and the municipality’s Facebook page.
