Senior Day in the Park returns for 25th year

The Whatcom Council on Aging will host the 25th annual Whatcom Senior Day in the Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 6 at Hovander Homestead Park, 5299 Nielsen Ave in Ferndale. The event aims to connect older adults with local resources and businesses specializing in senior care.

Seniors and their adult children are welcome to attend the free event. A grilled picnic lunch can be purchased for $6. The day will include Hovander Park garden tours, exercise events, lawn games and live music. Additionally, there will be a resource fair with over 100 local organizations representing housing, gardening and senior living.

“It is so important for older adults to engage with others and stay active,” said Nancy Hays, donor engagement director at the Whatcom Council of Aging. “Senior Day in the Park provides the opportunity to connect with the community, stay informed with access to over 100 resource vendors, and enjoy time outdoors with others, all in the spirit of lifelong independence.”

Volunteers are currently needed and can reach out to Hays at 360/733-4030 x1025; nhay@whatcomcoa.org. Those attending are encouraged to contact their senior center to sign up for transportation through the Whatcom Transit Authority.