CHATS celebrated the month of June as Seniors Month, with a total of eight CHATS flag raisings. June as Seniors Month was proclaimed by the Provincial Government in 2023 when MPP Dawn Gallagher-Murphy introduced Bill 70, which was subsequently passed unanimously in the Legislative Assembly.

To learn more about Bill 70, visit Bill 70, Seniors Month Act, 2023 – Legislative Assembly of Ontario (ola.org) 

In June of 2024, we gathered in the municipalities of Aurora, Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, and Bradford for in-person flag raisings. The CHATS Flag was also raised in the Town of Georgina, the Town of New Tecumseth, and the Town of Newmarket. Elected officials and members of the municipal communities joined CHATS staff and volunteers to celebrate seniors. 

At CHATS, we feel it is important to celebrate seniors every day for their contributions to the great province we live in but especially during Seniors Month. 

Aurora Flag Raising with Mayor Tom Mrakas

Markham Flag Raising

Flag Raising in the City of Richmond Hill

City of Vaughan Flag Raising

Town of Bradford & West Gwillimbury Flag Raising

CHATS advocates for seniors to live their best lives at home and in their communities, with dignity and grace. Home, where they want to be. 

To learn more about how CHATS is advocating for seniors, please visit Invest in Home & Community Support Services (investinchats.ca)