United Nations International Day of Older Persons

United Nations International Day of Older Persons

United Nations International Day of Older Persons
October 2, 2007
Washington, DC, USA
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Event Info
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Shakespeare Theatre Company
The Forum - Harman Center for the Performing Arts
610 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001

Contact AARP International at: intlaffairs@aarp.org

With generous support from the BBC, the UNA-USA Council of Organizations, and the International Association of Homes and Services for the Ageing (IAHSA); AARP is sponsoring My Generation: Connecting, Giving, Enjoying on Tuesday, October 2, 2007, in celebration of the 2007 International Day of Older Persons.

The program will feature an exclusive screening of the American debut of the BBC acclaimed Documentary "Power to the People: the Great Granny Chart Invasion" documenting the formation of the UK senior rock group “The Zimmers”. The film will be followed by an interactive dialogue with Peter Oakley of "The Zimmers" and Neil Reed, Music Producer of the group's debut hit single My Generation.


The program will also present the YouTube contest "AARP’s U@50+" submissions and film clips from directors age 50+.

Commentary will be given by the Pulitzer-Prize winning author Dr. Robert Butler, President & CEO of the International Longevity Center-USA. Line Vreven, Director of AARP International, will host the event as master of ceremonies.

Please join us for a special reception following the program. Doors open starting at 4:30 PM.

For directions to the Shakespeare Theatre, visit: www.shakespearetheatre.org/visit/index.aspx.

Visit the AARP website for registration information: www.aarp.org