What We’re Doing:
Every year, the Government of Alberta invites organizations and individuals to celebrate the contributions of seniors to our province during Seniors’ Week. CSRS offers a program called Seniors’ Social Link, which provides social recreation activities for seniors, particularly those who are isolated and/or low income. In celebration of Seniors’ Week 2008 (June 2nd - 8th), CSRS is facilitating the creation of a large art project as part of the Seniors’ Social Link program. This project would allow seniors to use paint, photos, found objects etc. to fabricate a canvas panel which captures their personal history. Upon completion, it is our goal to present and display these works publicly as one large piece.

What Happens to the Collage When it's Finished:
CSRS is planning an "old fashioned picnic" themed special event to be held during Seniors Week. All of the senior artists, as well as other Seniors' Social Link program participants, would be invited to attend and partake in the festivities and refreshments. The highlight of this event would be the unveiling of the completed collage and ideally a formal announcement regarding where it will be displayed for public viewing. Invitations to this event would also be extended to representatives of both the Municipal and Provincial Governments, media partners, volunteers, community members and of course, donors to the project.

How You Can Get Involved:
We need your help to get this project off the ground!
Make a donation. Volunteer. Talk to people you know.