A Senior Awards Luncheon is to be held in honour of 55 of the Island’s elders, including seven centenarians and six special couples.

The lunch, hosted by the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, is set for 12pm on October 1 at the Fairmont Southampton Hotel’s amphitheatre.

The United Nations established October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons in 1990, dedicated to raising awareness about issues affecting seniors.