Lethbridge seniors invited to partake in exchange with city in Quebec

The City of Lethbridge said participants are matched, or twinned, based on their common interests. Visitors will stay at their twin’s home for five nights.

Group activities are organized to allow the participants to get to know one another and discover their regions. Two days of free time are scheduled during the stay, allowing people to explore as they please.

The costs associated with the exchange, such as travel, touring activities, and meals during group excursions, are covered by the municipalities. Groups will be accompanies by an employee and two elected officials from the local municipality.

Knowledge of French is not required.

Participants must be:

A resident of Lethbridge
55 years of age or older, as of June 2023
Able to participate in scheduled activities that may involve walking in excess of 5,000 steps per day
Willing to represent yourself as an Ambassador for the City of Lethbridge
Able to yourself pass the required criminal background check, as well as any other resident in your home over the age of 18
Willing, and have the facilities (private bedroom), to host an individual (or couple) in your home for the duration of the exchange
Willing to stay in the home of your twin while vising Saint-Laurent for the duration of the exchange

The application form can be filled out on the City of Lethbridge website.

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by David Opinko

Lethbridge seniors invited to partake in exchange with city in Quebec

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