The Town of Rosemère marked International Seniors Day on October 1 with a community brunch that brought together local older adults for conversation and information about services available to them. The event was organized by the Town and held in collaboration with Association Horizon Rosemère, the community organization serving residents aged 50 and over.
Announced in September on the Town’s French and English web pages, the invitation specifically welcomed Rosemère residents aged 65 and over to “share a delicious meal in friendly company.” The Town framed the brunch as part of its annual recognition of the international observance, aligning local programming with a broader message of inclusion and well-being for older adults.
Association Horizon Rosemère’s public calendar likewise listed “1er OCTOBRE : BRUNCH DES AÎNÉS (POUR LES CITOYENS DE ROSEMÈRE SEULEMENT)”, confirming the partnership and the audience for the event. Horizon Rosemère is a longstanding community association that offers courses, workshops, social activities and talks for residents aged 50+, and is referenced in Quebec’s public directory of health and social resources.
On the day itself, the Town amplified the message on social media, thanking participants and underscoring the convivial tone of the gathering. Posts on the Town’s official accounts emphasized that the brunch was an opportunity to reconnect, exchange, and discover available community services—consistent with the municipal description on its website.
The timing reflects the United Nations’ International Day of Older Persons, established by the UN General Assembly on December 14, 1990 (Resolution 45/106), and observed each year on October 1. The UN highlights the day as a chance for governments and civil society to recognize older persons’ contributions and to promote policies that support healthy ageing—context that municipalities like Rosemère draw upon when planning local outreach.
While the Town’s notices focus on invitation and appreciation rather than detailed programming, the collaboration with Horizon Rosemère indicates a service-oriented approach: the association’s mandate includes social connection, information sharing, and activities tailored to older adults—elements that typically feature in municipal Seniors Day events across Quebec. The public record for this year’s brunch does not include attendance figures or a full agenda, but the Town’s acknowledgement and Horizon’s listing together verify the date, partners, and purpose of the event.
