The Changing Ageing Partnership (CAP) has launched the Age Awareness Week 2010 event guide and website. The week which takes place from Saturday 25 September to Saturday 2 October, celebrates the diversity of older people’s lives and highlights the positive contribution older people make to our society. This year’s theme of recognition will challenge negative attitudes about older people’s contribution to society, and how we recognise older people’s skills, experiences and achievements.
The event guide and website (www.ageawarenessweek.com) details a week packed full of events including exhibitions, films, discussions and seminars in Belfast; information events in Omagh, Downpatrick, and Portadown; volunteering events in Ballymena and Newry; and dance and games events in Derry and Castlewellan and much more.
Anne O’Reilly, Age Awareness Week Spokesperson said:
‘Northern Ireland is an ageing society with more people over 60 than ever before. Older people are active citizens who play vital roles as carers, volunteers, and employees. Age Awareness Week 2010 provides the perfect opportunity to recognise the important contribution older people make, and hopes to in turn transform negative attitudes and empower older people, creating a richer society for all.’
As part of Age Awareness Week, Volunteer Now with support from the North West Volunteer Centre and Business in the Community is calling on over 50s throughout Northern Ireland to join them for a great day out and to try their hand at volunteering!
The One Good Reason Action Day, taking place on Wednesday 29th September, offers over 50s the chance to give something back to the many charities and voluntary organisations that provide vital services within their local community.
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