Roadtown, Tortola - Government’s broad vision to help the Territory’s senior citizens maintain active, healthy and fulfilling lives is receiving vital support.
This as the Social Development Department and the Ministry of Health and Social Development are currently observing Senior Citizens Month under the theme “Honouring the Past; Embracing the Present; Anticipating the Future”. The month got underway last Friday, 1 May with a church service at the New Testament Church of God International Worship Centre in Baughers Bay and an official opening ceremony at the Moorings Marina Inn later that same morning.
Those two functions were attended by Premier Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal OBE and Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Social Development Honourable Dancia Penn OBE, QC.
Government’s agenda for the elderly calls for, among other things, an increase in the opportunities for their personal growth and community participation.
Over the coming days seniors will have an opportunity to participate in a dynamic range of social and cultural activities, which include an Open House and Expo on May 8 at the Noel Lloyd/Positive Action Movement Park, from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.; Sports Day on May 15 at Campground, Virgin Gorda, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.; and History and Cultural Day on May 20, under the theme ‘Remember When’.
History Day will be held in the Breezeway of the Central Administration Building from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Other highlights of Senior Citizens Month include the Senior Citizens Ball at the Moorings Marina Inn from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. on May 22.
Senior Citizens Month is observed each year during the month of May by the Social Development Department. This year marks the month’s 20th anniversary. An anniversary planning committee is assisting the department with the month’s coordination.
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