Bellevue seniors honored with breakfast, gifts

Bellevue's senior residents were with a complimentary, catered breakfast at Crossroads Park on Tuesday, Sept. 11.

September 14, 2012 4:32 pm
A large number of Bellevue seniors smile at a photographer atop a 75-foot ladder Tuesday
A large number of Bellevue seniors smile at a photographer atop a 75-foot ladder Tuesday

 

Bellevue’s senior residents were with a complimentary, catered breakfast at Crossroads Park on Tuesday, Sept. 11.

At the “Honoring Our Elders: Celebrating Our National Day of Service and Remembrance” event, the first 200 local residents 60 and older enjoyed an outdoor breakfast catered by Eques Hyatt Regency Bellevue.

Bellevue firefighters and police officers, as well Microsoft employees joined the attendees for conversation during breakfast. There was be a moment of silence at 8:46 for those who lost their lives on 9/11.

There also were a number of booths for seniors to visit, including Bellevue Neighborhood Outreach, volunteering and service opportunities in Bellevue, senior safety tips from the Bellevue Police, free computer training from Microsoft at Bellevue Square and health screenings by Bellevue firefighters.

Seniors also were treated to gift bags from the Microsoft Store Bellevue and the Bellevue fire and police departments.

The event was sponsored by the City of Bellevue, Microsoft and the Hyatt Regency Bellevue.