MaryAnn, owner of The Treatment Room and CCRP Discount Partner, giving Mr. Audley Vaughn a neck and shoulder massage at the CCRP games evening. The event was held July 11 in the Jamaica Suite, 2 Phoenix Avenue, Kingston 10 compliments of PROComm. Members enjoyed the relaxation and valued the advice they were given on ways to manage various health issues.

The Caribbean Community of Retired Persons (CCRP) came alive with its games evening held on July 11 at the PROComm-PRODEV Jamaica Suite at Phoenix Central in Kingston

The games evening is a part of the CCRP social events calendar, it is held every other month to promote camaraderie among the members of the organization. CCRP also feels that it is very important to keep seniors engaged, as often times during their retirement they spend a considerable amount of their time alone.

“We have seen former classmates connect during these occasions, talking about schooldays and sharing experiences,” noted CCRP Marketing and Engagement Officer Valerie Tate.

The members squared off in games such as scrabble, dominoes and cards, and were fuelled by snacks courtesy National Baking Company and Café Nita.

The members who were in attendance appreciated information and demonstrations from three of the 92 CCRP discount partners that were present at the event. GPS Connect Jamaica, a tracking company, informed the elders of their security services for tracking their vehicles and making alerts to family members. Member tuned in to the idea of a bracelet with a panic button.

The Treatment Room offered members on-the-spot massages which they enjoyed and took advantage of, especially those who were suffering from pains. They were also given advice on how to deal with certain health challenges such as arthritis, high blood pressure and stress. Members won gift certificates from The Treatment Room by answering a riveting pop quiz.

La Belle Femme, a bra company came to offer the elders a chance to see their wide selection of well-fitting underwear. The store also brought along a bra filler for breast cancer survivors to demonstrate one of the ways women who have lost their breast to the disease can cope.