FILES FOR MEDIA USE: Seniors invited to take part in more than 85 events during Seniors’ Week

Calgary is celebrating Seniors' Week June 3^rd to 9^th, acknowledging the many contributions seniors make to our communities. Across Calgary, there are more than 85 events including social gatherings, drop-in fitness classes, cultural celebrations and presentations about managing finances and dementia awareness.

Participating Seniors’ Week partners include Calgary Recreation, the Glenbow Museum, Studio Bell National Music Centre, Fort Calgary and the Kerby Centre.

Seniors’ Week featured event:

Tuesday June 5^th at 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

1922 14 Ave. N.W. (outdoor space located behind the Louise Riley Library)

Participate in an exercise class led by a certified instructor on the outdoor fitness equipment or sit down to a game of chess or other board games. The Louise Riley Public Library and crew members from Calgary Fire Station #10 are also taking part.

Admission is free.

For a complete list of activities taking place during Seniors’ Week, visit Calgary.ca/seniorsweek

Local media are welcome to use City videos for news reporting on this topic. Video files with two-channel audio are located at: https://www.dropbox.com/s/mu7jq8gf96yxip7/Seniors%20Week%20EPK.zip?dl=0

Featured Spokesperson: Angela Catenacci, Age Friendly Administrator, The City of Calgary.

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