Topic: Older Persons Month
Older Person Ambassador calls for more senior citizen spaces
Edney McLean, one of Cayman's newly named Older Person Ambassadors, has called for the creation of more spaces where seniors can get together and enjoy activities as a community.
Caregivers empowered to look after Cayman seniors
Caregivers across the island are easing the stress associated with looking after a senior, and taking better care of themselves, with the help of a series of seminars being held as part of Older Persons Month activities.
Seniors shine at talent show
Senior citizens from all three islands performed their hearts out during the 'Ageing Your Way' talent show held at Harquail Theatre on 20 Oct., as part of Older Persons Month.
Older Persons Month ambassadors named
The Department of Children and Family Services announced the individuals who will serve as the ambassadors for the 2023 Older Persons Month, celebrated throughout October.
Nominations sought for Older Persons Month Ambassadors
The Department of Children and Family Services is inviting the public to submit nominations for the annual Older Persons Month Ambassadors.
Ministry of Culture and Heritage Hosts Caymanian Proud: A Time to Remember
the Ministry of Youth, Sports, Culture and Heritage invites the public to sign up to attend its celebration and discussion of Caymanian heritage and culture during “Caymanian Proud: A Time to Remember,” at the Harquail Theatre on Friday, 15 October 2021.
7 ambassadors appointed for Older Persons Month
Seven people have been picked this year to be Older Persons Month ambassadors.
Biography of Trevor Eyston Watler
Trevor Eyston Watler was born on 2 Sept. 1936 in Gun Bay, close to the home he built and still lives in to this...
Older Persons Month is reimagined
The Department of Children and Family Services is hosting a socially-distanced Older Persons Month this October. The theme of this year’s observation is 'Life...
Students show appreciation for seniors
Some 30 seniors from the George Town community received much love and appreciation from students at George Town Primary School this week.
Fun on the cards for seniors’ bingo event
Cayman’s seniors took part the annual bingo extravaganza at the Lions Centre on Saturday. The event is part of the Department of Children and Family Services Older Persons Month celebrations and was held in partnership with CDFS, the Lions Club of Grand Cayman and CUC.
Church service opens Older Persons Month
West Bay’s Wesleyan Holiness Church hosted this year’s Older Persons Month opening church service, which was broadcast live by Radio Cayman.
Attending the ceremony to...
Seniors celebrate Older Persons Month
Cayman has been celebrating Older Persons Month, following the launch of four weeks of activities with a ceremony at the Family Life Centre.
Boatswain Bay church celebrates seniors
The congregation of Boatswain Bay Presbyterian Church in West Bay held a special church service with the theme “Love” in honor of Older Persons Month on Sunday.
Seniors enjoy a day at the Pines
Seniors were treated to an afternoon of tasty treats and entertainment in the Olive Miller Garden at the Pines Retirement Home on Thursday.
Older Persons Month kicks off in Cayman
The event followed Sunday’s church service at Agape Family Centre to mark the start of the month during which Cayman’s senior citizens are celebrated. Social events for Cayman’s elderly residents will be held throughout October.
Older Persons Month ambassadors chosen
Lurlie Scott and Lindburg Eden are this year’s ambassadors for Older Persons Month in October. The Department of Children and Family Services selected the two people in recognition of their “continuing contributions to local life,” according to a press release.
Church service celebrates older persons
Boatswain Bay Presbyterian Church recently marked Older Persons’ Month with a special morning worship service. The service on Sunday, Oct. 30, featured the Power of Praise group, who performed many songs.
Seniors feted at Adventist banquet
Seniors were recently treated to a night of good food, musical entertainment and inspiration thanks to Cayman’s Seventh-day Adventist Church community. Adventist churches organized a number of events honoring seniors throughout October, designated Older Persons’ Month, and the celebrations culminated in a party at the George Town Church Hall.
Sister Islands seniors enjoy special events
During October, designated Older Persons’ Month across the Cayman Islands, Brac seniors had a lot of activities to take in to mark the occasion, including a tea party, island tours and a social.
George Town seniors crowned king and queen at gala
Seniors hailing from all across the Cayman Islands got together recently for a rollicking night of fun and music.
Minister urges public to fight ‘ageism’
A draft government policy to address the needs of the elderly will be finalized by the end of October, Minister for Community Affairs Osbourne Bodden said in a message to mark the International Day of Older Persons, Oct. 1.
Older Persons’ Month urges a ‘stand against ageism’
The month of October is designated “Older Persons’ Month” in the Cayman Islands, during which a wide range of activities are planned for the islands’ senior citizens, including, for the first time, an “Older Persons’ Expo.”
