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Forever Young Festival debuts Friday at Market Square

Chartwell Retirement Residence is launching The Forever Young Festival on Friday at Market Square in downtown Stratford.

Chartwell General Manager Chylynne Clements said the festival is a free celebration of Stratford’s amazing seniors.

She advises guests to bring their dancing shoes.

“It’s all about honouring and celebrating seniors. So recognizing their incredible contributions to our community and creating opportunities for them to connect have fun and stay active.”

The event, from 1-4 p.m., will include a performance from the George Rose Big Band, starting at 2 p.m.

“It’s a perfect way to spend a summer afternoon surrounding by great music, energy and  community spirit.”

There are free refreshments and prizes throughout.

Clements said the festival is a partnership and community effort between the City of  Stratford, Stratford Lakeside Active Adults Association and Chartwell Anne Hathaway.

Paul Cluff
Paul Cluff
Paul is a veteran journalist with decades of experience in newsrooms across Canada. He has served as sports editor at the St. Thomas Times-Journal, a general assignment reporter at the Stratford Beacon Herald, editor of the Goderich Signal Star, and founding editor of StratfordToday.ca. Paul is a graduate of St. Clair College’s journalism program and holds a credential in Inclusive Journalism – Fair Representation in Media from Seneca College.

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