Each June, the Province of Ontario proclaims Seniors Month a time to honour and celebrate the invaluable contributions of older adults in our communities. It’s also a reminder of the importance of providing the support and services that empower seniors to age well, with dignity and independence.

Why Seniors Month Matters

Seniors Month is more than a celebration it’s a call to action. With Ontario’s senior population steadily rising, it’s critical that we acknowledge the growing need for accessible, community-based care. Seniors are living longer, and they deserve to live well at home, with the right support and services in place.

That’s where CHATS comes in.

CHATS: Leading the Way in Senior Support

CHATS – Community & Home Assistance to Seniors has been a trusted not-for-profit leader in the home and community care sector for over 40 years. With programs ranging from Meals on Wheels to Assisted Living, Transportation, Wellness Programs, and Respite Care, CHATS enables more than 8,000 older adults and caregivers in York Region and South Simcoe to live safely and independently at home.

Our mission “Helping Seniors Live Well at Home” guides everything we do, and during Seniors Month, we invite our community, partners, and local leaders to celebrate with us.

How You Can Participate

You can take part in Seniors Month by attending one of CHATS flag-raising ceremonies held throughout York Region and South Simcoe. These ceremonies are opportunities to show your support for seniors, connect with local leaders, and raise awareness about the importance of aging in place.

Here’s where you can join us:

• June 2, 8:30am – Aurora Flag Raising
  (Town Park Aurora, ON L4G 1E7)
• June 5, 10am – Bradford West Gwillimbury Flag Raising
  (BWG Leisure Centre, 471 W Park Ave, Bradford, ON L3Z 0J3)
• June 6, 9am – Town of Georgina Flag Raising
  (Town Offices, 26557 Civic Centre Road, RR2, Keswick, ON L4P 3G1)
• June 9, 10am – Richmond Hill Flag Raising
  (25 East Beaver Creek Rd., Richmond Hill, ON)
• June 9, 2pm – New Tecumseth Flag Raising
  (24 Tupper St. W, Alliston, ON L9R 1E4)
• June 12, 11am – Markham Flag Raising
  (Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Blvd, Markham, ON L3R 9W3)
• June 18, 12pm – Vaughan Flag Raising
  (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr., Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1)

Join the Celebration

This June, stand with us to recognize the strength, resilience, and impact of older adults in our communities. Whether you attend a flag-raising, share a story about a senior who inspires you, or learn more about aging in place—every action helps build a stronger, more compassionate future for all generations.

To learn more about CHATS programs and how you can support seniors in your community, visit www.chats.on.ca.

Kelly Broome
Vice President, Philanthropy & Communications
CHATS-Community & Home Assistance to Seniors