MANILA, Philippines - Araneta Center will once again pay tribute to all grandparents this Sunday, Sept. 12, by providing special treats and activities at participating establishments.
Dubbed “Field Trip ni Lolo and Lola,” this is part of the premier lifestyle and entertainment hub’s annual tradition of giving back to the elderly members of the community who have been part of its history.
Festivities will start with free medical check-ups for grandparents who can present their senior citizen’s identification cards. This will start at 10 a.m. and will continue until 5 p.m.
A roving group of musicians will also be serenading grandparents found dining in certain Araneta Center restaurants. The group will be going around the complex in two shifts, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and then at 6 to 9 p.m.
A highlight of the day will be special activities for the grandparents of Golden Acres and Kanlungan ni Maria. Both institutions have been serving as home for the elderly who have been abandoned and neglected by their families.
From 2 to 5 p.m., these elderly guests will be treated to songs, dance numbers, games, and specially prepared food. In line with this, the organizers are calling on volunteers who might want to be part of this extraordinary occasion, and they may register from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Ali Mall and Gateway activity areas.