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Jasper will be celebrating Seniors鈥� Week from June 5 to 11 with Alpine Summit hosting multiple events to honour seniors in the community.
Since 1986, Seniors鈥� Week has been recognized to celebrate and recognize the contributions seniors make to enhance the quality of life in Alberta.
The Pluckin鈥� Holler Boys will kick off Seniors鈥� Week in Jasper with a concert at Alpine Summit Seniors Lodge (509 Turret Street) on Monday, June 5 at 7 p.m.
鈥淭hey are a bunch of fun lovin', good timin', harmony singin' guys with a love for bluegrass and traditional country music,鈥� said Meghan Gifford, activity coordinator at Alpine Summit.
The band has been together for over ten years and is made up of Matt Grier (guitar/vocals), Keith Rempel (bass/vocals), Brennan Cameron (mandolin/accordion/vocals) and Elliot Thomas (banjo/fiddle/vocals).
Later in the week, a Children鈥檚 Silly Walk Parade will march past the lodge on Wednesday, June 7 at 1:10 p.m.
鈥淐ome and be entertained by the children of Ecole Jasper Elementary School, 脡cole Desrochers and the Wildflowers Childcare,鈥� Gifford said.
Seating will be set up for community seniors, and the event is weather dependent.
Alpine Summit will also host a Dollar a Card Community Seniors BINGO Bonanza on Friday, June 9 at 3 p.m.
In addition, the Municipality of Jasper is hosting a tea on June 8 at 2 p.m. in the multi-purpose hall at the Activity Centre.
The tea will feature a selection of treats, coffee and tea from Glenda the Great.
All seniors are welcome to attend, and any questions on the tea can be directed to 780-852-3381.
