Senior citizens from all three islands took centre stage to showcase a variety of different talents during the 2023 ‘Ageing Your Way’ show at the Harquail Theatre on Thursday, 20 Oct.
The event was part of Older Persons Month, organised by the Ministry of Youth and Culture and the Department of Children and Family Services.
In a nearly-packed theatre, attendees were entertained by more than 20 people, aged 65 and older, who were given the platform to share their musical, dancing, magic, comedic and vocal talents.
“Older Persons Month has continuously created events and activities for our seniors to enjoy, from tea parties to garden tours, gala events and socials,” said Bernie Bush, minister of culture and heritage, in his opening remarks. “Each have been an opportunity for our older persons to get out, be active, stay engaged, and to mix and mingle.”
He added, “The desire to continue engagement and learning from our older generation drives one of the priorities from my ministry – awareness and preservation of our culture and heritage. You all are living proof of it and you all have to continue to pass it on and continue to bring to the forefront traditional foods, activities, songs and crafts that were thought long forgotten.”
Corinne Glasgow emceed the talent show. Spot prizes were given out throughout the evening. During the intermission, attendees were treated to refreshments and a non-alcoholic bottle of champagne provided by the Ministry of Youth, Sports, Culture & Heritage.
Performing on the night were Daphne ‘Aunt Sookie’ Orrett, Carmen Conolly, Erlene Hunt and Friends, Edlin Myles, Carroll Yates, Marguerita Bodden, Jewel Ebanks, Rupert Akerman, Grace Wright, Rhoda Smith, Allan ‘Bunny’ Myles, Ina Augustine and Lorna Reid, Lloyd Brown, Richard McLeod, Idalee Scott, Charlene Rivers, Arther Ransford McLean, Sherry Smith, Vernice Myles, Sharlene Rogers and Maxine McCoy-Moore.
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