Join us at the annual Lakeview Manor Community Picnic and Wellness Day

Whitby, Ontario – In recognition of Seniors’ Month, members of the public are invited to attend a community picnic and wellness day on the grounds of Lakeview Manor in Beaverton.

When:  Saturday, June 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where:  Lakeview Manor, 133 Main Street West, Beaverton

Why:  Activities will include a barbecue; a rummage sale; children’s games; free face painting and caricatures; and musical entertainment from a local band. In addition, Party Parrot Entertainment will be on site from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. and Zoo to You will be on site from noon to 1 p.m. There will also be Wellness displays, with representatives from the health-care community available to provide information and answer questions related to health-care matters.

Note:  Seniors’ Month is recognized via an official proclamation made by John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer, on behalf of Durham Regional Council.

The Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility promotes Seniors’ Month every June to recognize the valuable contributions made by seniors in communities across the province. For more information about Seniors’ Month, please visit Ontario.ca/SeniorsMonth.

Brock Community Health Centre is a partner in this event.

Lakeview Manor, one of the Region’s four long-term care homes, is located on 13 acres in the Township of Brock. It offers 149 beds, including two areas for short-term stays and two Adult Day programs (one at Lakeview Manor, and the second at Lakeridge Health in Port Perry). For additional details about the Region’s long-term care homes, please visit durham.ca.

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