In honour of the past, present and future contributions of Okotoks seniors, the Town has declared June 5 - 11, 2023 to be Seniors’ Week in Okotoks.
“We are incredibly proud to be the provincial host site for the 2023 launch of Seniors’ week this year,” says Debbie Posey, Community Wellness Manager. “To help kickoff the weeklong celebrations, we invite all residents to join us at our Community Pancake Breakfast on June 5.”
Additional free activities are scheduled throughout the week for seniors including an afternoon tea party, fitness classes, bagpiper visits, along with a complimentary drink and cookie at Covet Sips + Sweets – redeemable through a print coupon in the paper or at okotoks.ca/seniors-week! Details below:
Community Pancake Breakfast | June 5, 7:30 – 11 a.m.
Help kick off the launch of Seniors' Week by joining us for a FREE Community Pancake Breakfast at the Foothills Centennial Centre, featuring entertainment by The Travelling Mabels. All ages welcome.
Seniors’ Afternoon Tea Party | June 5, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Reconnect with fellow seniors in our community and meet new friends. Coffee, tea and pink lemonade will be provided, along with assorted snacks. While you are there, be sure to capture memories from the day in our Seniors' Week photo booth and join along in the afternoon's entertainment from Everything Movement with Lottie and One Man Band, Ron Marier. RSVP by calling 403.995.2773 or online at okotoks.ca/seniors-tea
Seniors’ Week Fitness Classes | June 6 - 9
The following FREE classes require registration through activeokotoks.ca or by calling 403.938.8954. You can also register in-person at the Okotoks Recreation Centre, located at 99 Okotoks Drive:
- Seniors' Week - Chair Yoga (Course #19781) | June 6, 1-2 p.m.
- Seniors' Week - Dance with Lottie (Course #19785) | June 7 | 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- Seniors' Week - Water Fitness for Wellness | June 8, 10-11 a.m.
- Seniors' Week - 55+ Fitness (Course #19780) | June 9, 12-12:45 p.m.
The Town would also like to thank our community planning partners for joining in the celebrations. The Okotoks Seniors Club is offering fun activities throughout the week and each of the seniors’ residences (The Heartland, Sandstone Lodge and Tudor Manor) have planned special events for their residents.
For all the ways we’re celebrating Seniors’ Week, visit okotoks.ca/seniors-week