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Month of the Elderly 2025 Officially Launched

The Dominica Council on Ageing has officially launched the Month of the Elderly 2025, under the theme:
✨ "Honouring the Past, Shaping Tomorrow" ✨

The launch took place yesterday with a successful media event, where the Council outlined the exciting month-long programme of activities designed to celebrate our seniors. This special observance is a reminder of the invaluable wisdom, resilience, and contributions of our elders, who have laid the foundation for the future generations of Dominica.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to the sponsors for their partnership and support in making this celebration possible:
🤝 National Bank of Dominica Ltd
🤝 Jollys Pharmacy Ltd
🤝 Agri Sales and Co Ltd
🤝 Valley Engineering Sales & Services Ltd
🤝 Astaphans
🤝 All Saints University School of Medicine

Their contribution ensures that seniors across the island are recognized and celebrated in meaningful ways.

Programme of Activities: September 1 – October 1, 2025

September 1 – Radio Address by the Minister of Social Services / Media Launch
September 3 – Virtual Prayer Session (People's Pentecostal Family Church, 6 a.m.)
September 6–7 – Grandparents Day (Theme Color: Pink)
September 7 – Paix Bouche Senior Talent Show
September 8–12 – Grandparents Week – Health Checks at all Jollys Pharmacy locations
September 11 – Seniors on the Move Radio Programme
September 16 – Jollys Pharmacy Health Talk with Portsmouth Radiant Seniors (3 p.m.)
September 19 – Senior History Night (Grand Fond Village Council)
September 20 – Health Fair (All Saints University, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.)
September 22 – Centenarians Day
September 22–26 – Centenarians Week (Visits to Residential Homes)
September 24 – Special Program on Herbal Tea & Medicine
September 25 – Seniors on the Move Radio Programme & Cardio Jam with Jollys Pharmacy (Roseau)
September 26 – Fundraising Barbecue (Goodwill)
September 27 – Centenarian Board Reveal (Grand Fond Village Council)
September 28 – Walk of Ages & Senior Sports Day (Benjamin's Park, Portsmouth, 10 a.m.)
September 30 – Seniors Awards (Paix Bouche Village Council)
October 1 – International Day of Older Persons – Address by Her Excellency Sylvanie Burton & Senior Appreciation Day

Senior Group Activities:

  • September 4 – Woodford Hill Seniors Visit to the Homebound

  • September 11 – Vibrant Seniors Talk on Stroke | Wesley Seniors Cookout at Concord | Woodford Hill Seniors Health Talk

  • September 18 – Woodford Hill Seniors Herbal Tea Exhibition

  • September 25 – Woodford Hill Seniors Dinner & Socializing

  • October 1 – Diamonds are Forever Dublanc Seniors Social Evening

As these activities unfold, Dominica will come together to honour the past and celebrate the present while reaffirming our collective duty to care for and uplift the elderly, ensuring their continued role in shaping the nation's tomorrow.