Celebrations for Senior Citizens month took centre stage in Barbados in September 2008 with various activities being hosted across the island to highlight the contribution of its elders including a Church Service, Karaoke Nights, Open Days and culminated with the popular St. Lucy District Hospital Senior Citizen Games, which was sponsored by Arawak Cement for the fourth consecutive year.

The Sports Day, one of the most anticipated events of the celebrations, saw seniors from various institutions including the St. Lucy District Hospital, Gordon Cummings District Hospital, the Geriatric Hospital, the Psychiatric Hospital and the Elaine Scantlebury Centre, converge on the St. Lucy District Hospital grounds for a day of fun, frolic and friendly rivalry.

The seniors competed in various events including the 50 and 100 meters, wheel barrow, three legged, walk, water/cup and sack races among others.  When the dust settled, the Psychiatric Hospital proved to have the better athletes who emerged the overall winners of the meet.

Rupert Greene, General Manager (Ag.) of Arawak Cement, expressed the company’s satisfaction in being able to support the event noting that it is a special treat for the seniors and community alike.

“The event proves to be a good way for the seniors to relax and socialize in a friendly environment with each other.  When we see the delight and enjoyment they get from this event, it gives us even more pleasure to lend our assistance and

Rupert Greene, General Manager (Ag.) of Arawak Cement (L), in light discussion with Hon. Dennis Kellman, Caricom Ambassador and Member of Parliament for St. Lucy as they enjoy the events at the St. Lucy District Hospital Senior Citizen Games recently.

Members of the Psychiatric Hospital team collecting the Winners’ Shield from Wilma Gibson, Corporate Communications Officer, Arawak Cement