Ena Lawrence, mother of two, receives a corsage from Essie Roberts, National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) craft instructor, during the NCSC's anniversay service at the King's Chapel United Pentecostal Church in Montego Bay, St. James, on Mothers' Day, yesterday. A past volunteer president of the council, Ms. Lawrence was recognised for 30 years of service. The theme for Mother's Day was 'Mother's Shaping The Future For Our Children'. - CLAUDINE HOUSEN/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
IN A fitting tribute, scores of senior citizens sang songs at a special church service to mark the 30th anniversary of the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) yesterday.
The service was held at the Boulevard Baptist Church in St. Andrew.
During the celebration, Denise Eldemire-Shearer, chairperson for the NCSC, lauded the golden-agers. "Our seniors, our mother's and grandmothers, are all an important part of a happy family and community life," she said.
The NCSC, she noted, recognises seniors as vital members of the society and so maintains programmes to meet their physical, spiritual and socioeconomic needs at different stages.
Seventy-five-year-old Lily Gaynor, president of St. Matthew's Senior Citizens' in Kingston, noted that many of her peers were still very active. "Golden-age clubs as well as the National Council for Senior Citizens, provide activities for the elderly to keep active and we love that," she said.
In the meantime, Mrs. Eldemire-Shearer said that the council would continue to provide opportunities for the benefit of the senior citizens. "It has been a great 30 years and we hope to have many more," she said.
