A week long programme celebrating our older generations
Get ready to rock and roll with Young at Heart, a week-long fiesta dedicated to celebrating the awesome older generation in our community! From parents, our kaumatua, grandparents, neighbours to community heroes, this event is all about recognising our senior superstars - our treasured Taonga.
Starting on September 30th, we're kicking ageism to the curb with a jam-packed program filled with activities that connect, engage, and uplift our incredible seniors, while smashing stereotypes along the way.
“Across the world, the number of seniors is expected to more than double to over 2 billion in 2050, and in around thirty years’ time it’s expected that there will be more older people than children – the first time in our history. Here in Tauranga, 31,000 of our people are aged 65 and over, and this is projected to increase to 54,000 by 2048.
Mark your calendars for the special International Day of the Older Person on October 1st - a free event at Holy Trinity Church, bursting with performances, speakers, activities, and a sneak peek into all the exciting happenings throughout the week. Whether you're into social mixers, cooking classes, sports showdowns, movie marathons, or fitness fun, there's something for everyone at Young at Heart. It's a time to show love to those who give so much - their mahi , the volunteering, sharing wisdom, supporting families, and leading businesses.
Young at Heart is also a time to tackle loneliness and isolation head-on, because everyone deserves love and connection, especially those who may be facing health challenges or life changes. With more retirees in our midst, it's crucial that we rally together to support those who need it most. Let's make Young at Heart a time of joy, unity, and care for our amazing older community members!
Many organisations within our community such as Age Concern Tauranga, are committed to a range of diverse programmes and events that aim at combating isolation, rebuilding confidence, and helping our senior population stay engaged within their community.
Seniors are typically stereotyped in negative ways but we know this to be the opposite!
Seniors are enjoying their best ives in an outgoing fashion until well until their 80’s and 90’s. This is largely because of advances in medicine, but also because of a cultural shift in how seniors are seeing themselves and most importantly how we see them.
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Photographs by Nicholas Charles Photography
Young at Heart isn't just a one-time shindig; it shines a light on the ongoing efforts of community groups in Tauranga who champion the wellbeing of our beloved seniors. By keeping the older generation active and engaged, we ensure their happiness, vitality and independence are honoured.
The week will be a great chance for the community to discover all there is to offer our old community so help make this a week that everyone will remember. Share the message far and wide about what you are doing and encourage others to do what they can to celebrate, showcase and engage our older community.
Plan your event now and enter the details into the below form.
