Chief executive ‘immensely proud’ of organisation’s milestone

Enjoying the 75th anniversary celebration of Age Concern Otago recently are (from left) Age...
Enjoying the 75th anniversary celebration of Age Concern Otago recently are (from left) Age Concern chairman Robert Aitken and chief executive Penelope Pask. PHOTO: ODT FILES
Age Concern Otago celebrated its 75th anniversary in September and, in honour of its rich history, held a week of public activities and celebration events.

Highlights included free lunches, a baking competition judged by inspirational cook and speaker "That Blind Woman" Julie Woods, games and a soiree.

The Blacks Road Grocer transformed Age Concern’s Octagon building into a festive space for the week, and local groups provided fabulous entertainment, including Logan Park High School pupils, Dunedin Harmony Chorus and jazz pianist Jack Ta.

A large crowd enjoys a performance by Dunedin Harmony Chorus during a free community lunch, as...
A large crowd enjoys a performance by Dunedin Harmony Chorus during a free community lunch, as part of Age Concern Otago’s 75th anniversary celebrations last month. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Age Concern Otago chief executive Penelope Pask said the organisation was "immensely proud of our 75-year milestone".

"Age Concern has long been recognised as a not-for-profit organisation promoting the wellbeing and quality of life of older people and their whānau by offering services and resources such as falls prevention classes, SilverTech smartphone workshops and elder abuse response services to the community.

"This 75th anniversary week wasn’t only a celebration of our long history, but a thank you to the people of Otago for their continued support, and a reminder to older people and their families we are always there for them."