COQUITLAM, B.C., May 17, 2023 – Coquitlam is gearing up for Seniors Week, June 4 to 10, with a variety of activities and events to celebrate residents who are 50 and better!
The City recognizes BC Seniors Week during the first full week of June each year to honour the contributions of seniors in our community. This year’s Seniors Week is proudly presented by Aspira Retirement Living (Astoria and Mayfair Terrace).
What’s In Store for 2023
Seniors can collect stamps on their Seniors Week Passport by attending activities offered throughout the week. For every three stamps collected, participants will be entered into a prize draw. Activities during the week include:
- The Meeting of the Melodies kickoff event—a fun filled music and dance performance
- Drop-in sports and fitness activities—Chair Yoga, Essentrics, Fit 360, Pickleball, Pilates, Skating, Swimming and more
- Brain Games, Sports and informational presentations on Navigating Your Retirement Journey with Aspira
- Fitness orientations to help seniors become comfortable using the equipment in the City’s fitness centres effectively and safely
- Tea, tour and textile crafting at the Evergreen Cultural Centre
- Gardening and tree care presentations and activities with Coquitlam Parks staff
- More fun events throughout the week—High Tea with the Jammer’s and a Fashion Show
Visit coquitlam.ca/SeniorsWeek for activity and passport details. Please note, registration opens on May 22.
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About Aspira Retirement Living
Aspira Retirement Living is the retirement division of Sienna Senior Living, offering a range of seniors’ living accommodations, including independent living, assisted living, respite care and memory care. We have 36, and growing, communities across Ontario, Saskatchewan and British Columbia. At Aspira, we believe seniors should be able to live the vibrant life they desire and deserve. To do so, we focus on culinary excellence in our Nourish by Aspira offering. We offer more choices and personalization in our signature engagement programs Active by Aspira and Explore by Aspira. And we establish partnerships and connections that engage residents inside and outside of their homes to ensure they are a vital part of the local community. aspiralife.ca
Media contact:
Jim Lacroix
Community Recreation Manager
604-927-4386
prcs_info@coquitlam.ca
We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwee-kwuh-tlum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the sq̓əc̓iy̓aɁɬ təməxʷ (Katzie), and other Coast Salish Peoples.