Sunday is Seniors’ Day at the Fair

By Suzanne Perras Campbell

Advertising and Promotions Committee, Russell Agricultural Society

The Russell Fair welcomed almost 500 seniors to its first edition of Seniors’ Day on the Sunday afternoon last year.  And this year, the organizing committee is hoping for an even larger group.

According to event organizer Connie Johnston, a Director with the Russell Agricultural Society, “we’re just excited to present the 2nd Russell Fair Seniors' Day and we're sure all attending will be thoroughly entertained for the full four hours.”  The price of your general admission includes a pancake breakfast and an afternoon of entertainment geared towards seniors, at no additional cost.

The successful format – entertainment, free refreshments and door prizes drawn throughout the afternoon – will be repeated for this year’s Seniors’ Day.

Held inside the arena, the Jennifer Armstrong Step Dancers will start things off at noon. They will be followed by “The Miserable Ride”, a must-see spoof on the RCMP Musical Ride. Next up, fairgoers will be treated to a returning performance of “Sentimental Journey” by singers Ginette Hamilton and Debbie McCann.

Taking the stage at 2 pm will be Mary Cook, a celebrated storyteller who has been delighting Canadian audiences for years with her remembrances of growing up on a family farm during the bittersweet years of the 1930s. She is a regular contributor to newspapers and magazines across the country, and is the author of 10 best-selling books.

The Russell Men’s Choir will close things off in style with their interpretation of your favourite songs for the last hour of the show. 

Refreshments will be provided courtesy of Karine Hamel of Russell Foodland, and the door prizes will be donated by local businesses.

Be sure to join us on Sunday, September 12, for Seniors’ Day at the Russell Fair.

Photo courtesy of the Russell Fair.