The South Cariboo AGE-FRIENDLY Initiative is ready to hit the road for its next gathering.
The event will include a ride on the 100 Mile House Wranglers hockey team bus for a journey to the Interlakes Community Centre at Roe Lake.
Local AGE-FRIENDLY Initiative community co-ordinator Lea Smirfitt is inviting area seniors to
join her for an outing from the South Cariboo Visitor Centre in 100 Mile House at 11 a.m. to the Interlakes Community Center on June 24 and returning home by 4 p.m.
A free light lunch will be available along with entertainment and an optional walk along the Pioneer Heritage Trail.
"We will then take a short bus trip to enjoy the Interlakes scenery and tourism sites. There will be a refreshment stop along the way before we head back to 100 Mile House. If you live in the Interlakes area, please join us at noon at the community center for lunch."
Folks must RSVP for the bus and/or lunch, so adequate preparations can be made, Smirfitt says, adding seating on the bus is limited.
Participants should RSVP to Darrel Warman by calling 250-609-0432 or e-mail lea.smirfitt@gov.bc.ca.
Smirfitt says the gathering is pretty exciting and it's intended to build capacity in several areas: promoting the Wranglers bus being available for charter; promoting the Interlakes businesses; promoting tourism in our backyard; learning more about the history of the Interlakes area and information about the hatchery; and providing lovely “free lunch” prepared by the Interlakes area residents who also prepare the meals for the Frozen Meal program.
"Thank you to all the folks at the Roe Lake Recreation Commission, Interlakes Economic Association, South Cariboo Visitor Centre, 100 Mile House Wranglers Hockey Club and the Age-Friendly volunteers for helping to make this event happen."
