The Souris Valley Museum has announced an event that is geared towards seniors in the community.
History and Coffee on Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. will allow seniors to enjoy a cup of coffee and have a good time with friends.
“The museum will be providing some of our reference materials about the history of Estevan and they will be more than welcome to go through all the books that we have referencing Estevan’s history,” said museum curator-director Mark Veneziano.
Photos will also be on display for people to view.
The museum traditionally hosts a Senior High Tea, with live entertainment, dainties, refreshments and socializing, but it couldn’t happen due to COVID-19 restrictions. So they decided to try out a new format in a new time of year for their seniors’ event.
Veneziano noted the high tea doesn’t have the learning materials that History and Coffee will have for seniors.
“This is more of a learning environment,” said Veneziano.
Staff will also have an open dialogue with seniors that day to see what else the museum can offer them, whether it be hosting History and Coffee on a more regular basis, or having a different activity. They might also continue to offer the High Tea each year; it depends on what the seniors want.
“We are more than happy to work with our community members to develop something for them,” said Veneziano.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, people need to pre-register to attend History and Coffee. Seniors can register by calling the museum at 306-634-5543. It will cost $2 for seniors to attend.
The number of people is limited to about 12 seniors, so that they can be adequately spaced out in the building.
Veneziano expects it will be a great time, and he’s looking forward to seeing people turn out.
