East Toronto’s A Senior Moment group to celebrate five years of building community support at Feb. 22 luncheon

By KAT BERGERON

A Senior Moment luncheon, hosted by Colleen Taylor, will be happening on Sunday, Feb. 22 at 1:30 p.m., at the Kingston House (676 Kingston Rd.).

This month’s luncheon will be celebrating A Senior Moment’s fifth year. The luncheon in March will feature a special guest to be announced. The luncheon for April will have speakers Katrina Cheng and Alex Gunn from Edward Jones.

The monthly social gathering for seniors has been taking place since February of 2022, at different restaurants in the East Toronto area. A Senior Moment is for women only and membership is for those age 55 and older. The group was founded by Colleen, and Carol Farrington is a supportive and cherished member.

The idea came from a recognition of the need among local women seniors for community and support, as well as friendship in retirement. Over the last few years, the gathering grew in numbers from eight people at the first event more than 29 regular attendees, with the hopes to continue to grow, according to Colleen.

A Senior Moment’s summer picnic events drew 35 attendees.

The group meets to socialize, gather and laugh. Getting together with friends and building new friendships.

According to Colleen, it is “so important that everyone feels safe and comfortable enough to ask for help, no matter what they’re dealing with,” and not to be alone.

Additionally, Colleen and Carol said they plan to start up a mid-month coffee group as well on or around the 10th of each month, which will be officially scheduled and announced in March.

“What I want people to feel is warmth, community and support,” said Colleen.

For more information on A Senior Moment events in East Toronto, please go to https://www.facebook.com/share/16PVxNaKRi/