Calgary celebrates seniors this week

By Mike Tarasko

Posted Jun 6, 2016 7:35 am.

This article is more than 5 years old.

This week marks Seniors’ Week here in Calgary.

Various events will be held around the city through Sunday celebrating our older Calgarians.

It all begins Monday with a kick-off event at the municipal atrium at 9 a.m.

Calgary’s Age-Friendly Alberta recognition plaque will be presented.

For more information on seniors week, check out the city’s website.

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