Literary festival for senior citizens: On June 11 at Alwarpet

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of its magazine ‘Dignity Dialogue’, Dignity Foundation, an NGO, is conducting a literary festival for senior citizens on June 11 at The Russian Cultural Centre, Alwarpet. The theme is literature from different parts of the world. Dignitarians will stage a drama and senior citizens are welcome to showcase their literary talents. The chief guest is noted journalist and columnist Geeta Doctor.

Heaquartered in Mumbai, Dignity Foundation’s Chennai Chapter is located at Teynampet. The organisation provides several services for senior citizens which include a helpline to address cases of elder abuse and distress situations, a dementia day care centre, counselling, a free library and a legal clinic.

All are welcome. At 74, Kasturi Ranga Road, Alwarpet, 9.30 a.m. onwards. To register call 9626219328, 42316566.