Letter from the Editor If you are a regular reader of Boo- mers & Beyond , you will know I lost my wife of 18 years almost four years ago. While I have a teenager who tends to keep me busy, I still missed the opportunity to get together with people and socialize. I am sure I am not the only one. Then, a few years ago, I started volunteering my time
new people, but you will also be helping a local cause. Be brave, be bold, be productive! Two events I am on the committee for are geared towards seniors, and I am very excited for both of them. Mark your calendars for July 10th because it’s a day you won’t want to miss! Join us for the Seniors Picnic in the Park, a cherished tradition celebrating its remarkable 25th year. If you’ve never experienced it before, now’s your chance! Get ready for a day brimming with live music, entertainment, and the vibrant atmosphere of community spirit. Just bring your lawn chair, settle in, and prepare to be dazzled by the incredible local talent on display. Indulge in delicious treats from food vendors while enjoying the sights and sounds. And car enthusiasts, rejoice! There’s even a car show to add to the excitement. As if that weren’t enticing enough, don’t forget about the chance to win fantastic door prizes throughout the day! Join us as we commemorate a quarter-century of the Seniors Picnic, starting at 9 am and continuing until 3 pm in the picturesque setting of Pinafore Park, located at 95 Elm St. See you there! I also had my first contestant sign up for our audition in October for St. Thomas Seniors Got Talent 2 . I am still buzzing about last year’s event. It was a fun-filled evening showing some amazingly talented folks in our community who are 55+. This year promises to be even bigger and better. The big show is on November 4th at the St. Thomas Seniors Centre. Based on last year’s sell-out in only three weeks, we will have more seats available this year, though I still suspect we will be sold out!
to a committee that needed volunteers with my certain skill set. I found I really enjoyed it; I enjoyed working with other community members who were all there voluntarily to create an event that the people of our city could enjoy. I enjoyed it so much that I expanded from one event to four events, and I am also a member of the St. Thomas Public Library board. Now, I am not saying all of this to pat myself on the back, far from it. What I am suggesting is that if you could use a little more socializing in your life and have a certain set of skills (even if just being available is a skill), then I would suggest that you go find what you are passionate about and get involved. Volunteering doesn’t have to be hard, and I know for some of you, I am preaching to the choir, as the 55+ community is the backbone of volunteers. But, there are still some out there who sit at home bored and lonely but are too timid to take that first step. The first step is the easiest: find out what you are passionate about and see if they need help. Not only will you yourself benefit from meeting
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