The Foothills celebrations are shaping up to be a senior moment worth remembering.

Seniors’ Week is underway in the Foothills, with activities scheduled In Okotoks and High River.

Okotoks events begin June 1 with a free pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at the Viking Rentals Centre. The event includes entertainment, line dancing and door prizes.

The Okotoks Public Library will host several activities:

• June 2: An Age-Friendly Speaker Series session with home care physician Dr. Charles Wong and a Sit and Knit gathering.
• June 3: Coffee and Conversation.
• June 4: A financial wellness session facilitated by ATB Wealth and an evening screening of A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood.

Okotoks events conclude June 6 with the Heartland Community Tailgate Party from 1 to 4 p.m., featuring food, entertainment and activities.

In High River, Music in the Park runs June 3 from 1 to 3 p.m. at George Lane Park. The free event includes music by the High River Jammers and a barbecue lunch fundraiser organized by the High River Hospital Auxiliary.

On June 5, seniors can pick up fresh flowers at the High River Family and Community Support Services Resources Centre at 251 9th Ave. SW. The High River and District Seniors Friendship Centre is also hosting an afternoon high tea for members.

The Seniors Showcase runs June 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will bring together local organizations, wellness groups, emergency services, museums and retirement organizations to provide information about summer programs, events and services.

The Town of High River and Foothills County are also presenting free movies at the Wales Theatre at 1:30 p.m. The first 50 seniors at each screening will receive a small popcorn and pop:

• June 2: Rio Bravo
• June 3: The Odd Couple, followed by a Seniors Movie and Film Tour at the Museum of the Highwood at 4 p.m.
• June 4: Grease