Chartwell REIT Senior Star competition hits SD&G

Are you a talented singer or musician, and over the age of 65? If so, then you could be the next Senior Star. Chartwell Seniors Housing REIT recently announced that local auditions will be held for Senior Star, Canada’s largest talent competition dedicated to seniors.

PHOTO CREDIT - SeniorStar.ca

Cornwall - Apr. 8, 2011 - Are you a talented singer or musician, and over the age of 65? If so, then you could be the next Senior Star.

Chartwell Seniors Housing REIT recently announced that local auditions will be held for Senior Star, Canada’s largest talent competition dedicated to seniors. Chartwell Seniors Housing owns and manages over 150 retirement residences and long term care homes across Canada including Chateau Cornwall Retirement Residence.

Auditions will be held at Chateau Cornwall from May 2nd to May 31st. Those interested are asked to call 613-937-4700 for an appointment. Senior Star Finals will be held on June 16th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Chateau Cornwall.

Now in its fifth year, this singing and musical instrument competition is open to anyone 65 years and over and a Canadian resident.

Registration forms can be obtained at Chateau Cornwall Retirement Residence at 41 Amelia Street Cornwall, ON or at Chateau Gardens Lancaster Long Term Care Residence at 105 Military Rd. North, Lancaster, ON. Contestants do not have to be living in a Chartwell residence.

“Chartwell’s Senior Star has grown to be the largest celebration of seniors’ talent in Canada,” announced Brent Binions, President and CEO of Chartwell Seniors Housing REIT. “We are proud to support the incredible talent of Canadian seniors and continue to be amazed and entertained year after year by the caliber of performers who participate.”

A panel of three judges, made up of local musical experts, government officials, and media representatives choose the top three local contestants, each of whom will be recognized with a Senior Star trophy.

Videos of the first and second place winners from across Canada are then submitted to a celebrity panel of judges including Dan Clancy, Tim Louis and Gordie Tapp who will narrow the list to nine competitors invited to compete in the Senior Star National Final.

The National Final will be held in Niagara Falls on Monday, November 28th, 2011. For more information visit SeniorStar.ca