Staff
June is Seniors’ Month and is designated to give special recognition to a very important part of society. To celebrate Seniors’ Month, the 10th annual United Way Bruce Grey Seniors’ Fair will be held on Wednesday, June 7 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the fully accessible Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre in Owen Sound.
The Bayshore will be filled with over 85 exhibitors, including over 50 government and non-profit organizations which focus on services, products, care, and support available to help seniors in Bruce and Grey Counties to lead happy, healthy, active, and independent lives. Each year we build on the successes of the previous years and there’s a lot of new exhibits and displays for 2017.
The special “hands on” room will take place with everything from essential oils to blood pressure checks to reflexology.
There are many new exhibitors taking part this year, along with many who have been a part of the event for ten years.
The focus and the information is directed towards seniors, however all ages are welcome – those accompanying seniors, or browsing for the most up-to-date information available from organizations, government departments, and businesses.
The event has become something many seniors, their families, friends, and caregivers look forward to each year. Doors will open at 9:45 a.m., and 300 flowers, and special Welcome Bags will be handed out throughout the day.
In the past the event was recognized by the Minister for Seniors Affairs, noting this event as something very special for those that attend in Grey and Bruce counties.
Some of the events at this year’s Seniors’ Fair:
Four dynamic seminars begin at 10:30 a.m. and run until 2:30 p.m.
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Grey County OPP “Seniors Beware of Scammers… get the Scoop on Scams” Fraud… Recognize… Reject… Report!
Ministry of Transportation Senior License Renewal Process for 80 years and older
12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Do Anything. Convince Your Brain. Arts Ignite! Move Free, & Living Memories with Louise Stewart Potts and Mary Solomon
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Randy and his Memory Show
Ventriloquist Randy Embro and his 20+ assistants entertain with music and fun.
On the stage throughout the day:
M’Wikwedong drummers, Murray Smith & Friends, The Brown’s Music,
V.O.N. -S.M.A.R.T. Seniors Fall Prevention Exercise: Sally MacDonald, Taoist Tai Chi, Grey Bruce International Folk Dancers, English Country Dancers, North of 55 line dancers, Celtic Academy Canada: Seniors Celtic Dance, and Tyler & Linsey Beckett – 2:25 p.m.!
Forcier Grant’s Exclusive sponsorship has paid the way for all day, free Owen Sound City busing anywhere in the city!
Gold sponsors of the event include:
Revera: The Village in Hanover, Summit Place in Owen Sound, and Trillium in Kincardine. Hanover Holidays, and Physiotherapy III
For more information on the Fair please call the United Way at 519-376-1560.
