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from the Board
T
oday, TTARP is one of the largest, if not the
largest organization in Trinidad and Tobago,
with a financial Membership of over 35,000
members and has been successful with the
many issues on the national level as it related to
benefits and services in Trinidad and Tobago for
Senior Citizens. TTARP’s membership represents
nine communities in Trinidad and two in Tobago.
The Chaguanas Senior Activity Center is one
such community that serves senior citizens in
Chaguanas and environs.
The Chaguanas Activity Centre located at 24
Max Murphy Street, Chaguanas is a programme
conducted with the Ministry of the People
and Social Development and is partly funded
through a Government Subvention provided
by that Ministry. It is therefore very necessary
to raise funds through fund raising events and
seek support from Corporate Citizens to offset
operational cost.
The facility, is open Mondays to Fridays from
9:00 am – 3:00 pm to all Senior Citizens in
Chaguanas and Environs, and manages a wide
range of activities and lectures on issues relating
to their well being. Field trips and classes in
Ballroom Dancing, Aerobics, Yoga, Tai Chi and
Information Technology are examples of some of
the activities. Additionally, the Centre provides
a venue that members consider their own space
allowing them the opportunity to participate in
any course conducted by the various Ministries
that peaks their interest.
It is our hope to form the nexus that changes the
stereotyping of our aged citizens as frail, ailing
and dependent to one of resourceful, dependable
, experience and reliable.
I therefore, invite you, our members to please
visit the Centre to see its operations and I am
sure you will be eager and excited to participate
in this programme that enhances the lives of the
many senior citizens who attend daily.
TTARP’s Prayer
Heavenly Father, we thank You
for bringing us together this day.
Be with us as we come in fellowship
to discuss, plan and implement
our projects and events.
We thank you for allowing us to enjoy
our Golden Years together as we ask
You for health, strength, wisdom, peace
and a grateful heart so that we can assist our
fellowman.
At the end of our activities today,
take us home safely to our loved ones
to continue to love and serve You.
We praise and thank You.
AMEN
Central Activity Centre - Members chit chatting before the
aerobics session.
