The Slow Flash Mob is a project created for Make Something Edmonton, an initiative set up by Mayor Stephen Mandel to address Edmonton’s image and reputation, by asking residents to answer the question, “Why do you live in Edmonton?” Sage is involved in one of the committees that is working on Make Something Edmonton.
Take a couple of minutes to check out the website – there are some fantastic projects being submitted by Edmontonians, including the Slow Flash Mob!
“My name is Amy Shostak, and I am an artist from Edmonton. In May 2012, I took a trip to China and was inspired by the park life there. Parks were vibrant places, where people of all ages intermingled and learned from one another. When I returned home, I thought about Edmonton's often-empty parks, and my Dido (grandfather) who is 83 and a very active senior citizen.”
- Taken from http://www.makesomethingedmonton.ca/projects/72-the-slow-flash-mob/
Join Amy, Creative Age Edmonton, Rapid Fire Theatre, Make Something Edmonton, and hundreds of Edmonton seniors and families for:
THE SLOW FLASH MOB
An Intergenerational Celebration of Park Life
Saturday July 20th
Louise McKinney Riverfront Park (9999 Grierson Hill Road) - Rain or Shine
Admission is FREE (You are encouraged to bring a granchild or a grandparent)
ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
12-12:45pm - Song circle in Gazebo
12-12:45pm - Tai Chi in open space
12:30-1:15pm - Swing dancing on stage
1-1:45pm - Storytelling in Gazebo
1-1:45pm - Improv in open space
1:15 - 2pm - Zumba on stage
2-2:45pm - Song circle in Gazebo
2-2:45pm - Tai Chi in open space
2:15-3pm - Swing Dancing on stage
3-3:45pm - Zumba on stage
3-3:45pm- Storytelling in Gazebo
3-3:45pm - Improv in open space
The Karaoke Tent and Board Game area will run throughout the event.
PLEASE NOTE: There is a charter bus leaving from Central Lions Recreation Centre (11113 113 Street). You can park there for free and hop the charter to avoid downtown parking.