June 2014 marks the 30th anniversary of Seniors’ Month and in support of that milestone the Township of Mapleton has declared June as Seniors Month in Mapleton.
The Seniors’ Centre for Excellence, working with local citizens and community partners has several activities scheduled to celebrate the month, and would like to invite Mapleton seniors to participate.
Special events planned for June include:
– June 6 at 12pm at Drayton Reformed Church – congregate dining – “Life on the Farm” presentation by Beth Dyer of the Wellington County Museum and Archives. Beth showcases photos and stories of early farm life in Wellington County. Suggested donation $6 towards the cost of food;
– June 18 from 10am to 12pm at Community Mennonite Fellowship Church, Drayton – Computer Safety Workshop with Grace Lennox. Learn techniques to protect personal information and how to keep safe from internet scams. Cost $10 registration required, space limited;
– June 23 at 10am pickle ball and Wii bowling at Alma Community Centre. A perfect opportunity to try one or both of these activities free; and
– June 26 at 2pm Drayton Reformed Church – Cake Decorating with Hannah Veld- This 90-minute workshop “will have you decorating like a pro,” organizers promise. All supplies are included and at the end of the workshop participants will take home their own boxed cake. Cost is $15 per person and registration is required as space is limited.
