Chinwags, hilarity, entertainment and kai exemplified a local celebration of the International Day of the Older Person on 1 October.
Held at the Annesbrook Community Church and hosted by Age Concern Nelson Tasman, the annual event acknowledges elders’ independence and their community contributions and provides an avenue for them to develop friendships and connect with services.
Co-organiser Marnie Brown says 110 attended the event, including those from Richmond’s Wensley House, Motueka’s Woodland Retirement Village, and the Tapawera Seniors group.
“It’s really important that older adults are recognised as individuals and people in our community, and that we acknowledge their independence,” she says.
“We had beautiful country-themed table decorations done by our staff, fabulous food, and entertainment from Summerset in the Sun and Richmond Ranges Waste to Waist exhibitors and Nelson Scottish Country dancers.”
