On October 1, a bright holiday of the International Day of Older Persons is celebrated worldwide. Normally, in Tyumen Cardiology Center this holiday is known as “the day of a wise person”. Annually the Center arranges festive evenings for the employees of advanced age, most of whom have worked in the center for many years and now are retired.
This year the theme of the festive evening was a cruise under the motto “Under sail of fortune”. Head Doctor of the Center, Honored Doctor of the Russian Federation Marina Bessonova addressed to the guests: “It is you who have taught us everything. We have been through a lot together. These are fond memories. I am glad that we are still in touch and manage to maintain intergenerational continuity. You have laid the groundwork for the Cardiology Center. It would not have been so developed, if it wasn’t for you. Thank you! I wish you health, harmony and happiness”.
Chair of the Trade Union Committee of the Tyumen Cardiology Center Mariya Varshavchik endorsed to the congratulations and wished everyone to stay young at heart and body, make visits to the Center more often, keep in touch with one another, and be healthy and happy.
There were festive events prepared for the guests: a small exhibition of old photos, a concert and a buffet dinner. Many guests brought their handicrafts, paintings and even vegetable garden harvest.Valentina Ignatieva, who has worked in Tyumen Cardiology Center since its foundation and has recently retired, said that she always remembers her colleagues and years of work fondly. “Of course I miss them, – she says. - I have more spare time now which I spend in the country with my children and grandchildren, or go to the theatre, or go swimming… However, I am always glad to come and see my colleagues anytime I have a chance. And it is a great tradition to hold such festival evenings. I hope that it will be preserved in the future”.
We appreciate that wise elders share their life experience with us. We wish them good spirits, health and joyful lifetime!