Seniors Enjoy Movie Day at Caribbean Cinemas
Close to 200 senior citizens were on hand Saturday for a free movie day, thanks to the Federal Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Ageing & Disabilities’ rollout of the Seniors Enrichment Programme.
A Fun-Filled Afternoon
Caribbean Cinemas in Buckley’s Estate, West Basseterre, was the meeting point for the 191 seniors who had been ferried from all corners of the island by government school buses and other government buses. They came to watch the big-budget Hollywood film, ‘The Book Club: The Next Chapter’, starring Dianne Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, and Mary Steenburgen.
A Moment to Unite
"It is one of the activities by the Seniors Enrichment Programme, set aside to bring out the seniors for a Saturday afternoon at the movies where they just meet and greet one another and they have fun," explained Homecare Officers Supervisor, Ms Andrea Caines.
Ms Caines praised the seniors for turning out on time and thanked the bus drivers for their dedication. "It was a moment for us to bring them out of their homes on a Saturday afternoon, just to have fun," she said. "It was one of the activities put aside from the Ministry point of view for the seniors. It was a great afternoon because apart from the movie which they thoroughly enjoyed, they had popcorn, hot dogs, and soda, while some had water."
Seniors Enrichment Programme – A Valuable Initiative
The Seniors Enrichment Programme, according to Ms Caines, was started a few years back. It offers the Ministry an opportunity to put on different activities to bring the seniors together where they have fun with each other as they reminisce of the good old days they spent building the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis.
Conclusion
Looking at the faces of the seniors on this afternoon, Ms Caines was satisfied that they enjoyed themselves. "The movie was lovely – they enjoyed it and the feedback from them is that they had a wonderful time. I heard it from the back, they laughed and they were talking among themselves and the others, they had a wonderful time," she said.
FAQs
What is the Seniors Enrichment Programme?
The Seniors Enrichment Programme is an initiative by the Federal Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Ageing & Disabilities to bring together senior citizens for social activities and to provide a platform for them to reminisce about the good old days.
What activities are planned for the seniors?
The programme offers different activities, including movie days, picnics, and other social events, to bring the seniors together and provide them with an opportunity to have fun and socialize.
When is the next activity?
The next activity is scheduled for May 31st, where the Ministry will be honouring the centenarians of St. Kitts and Nevis.
[Clockwise from top: The seniors in the movie theatre; Ms Andrea Caines (centre) posing with two seniors; Mr Rockliffe and Mrs Ethel Bowen; the seniors boarding buses to take them back home]
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