I remember seven years ago, I was talking to a friend at the swimming pool—he was in his late 70’s. He was complaining there was no discount for seniors at the Meadow Park Sports Centre. He didn’t own a house, and was still working at Ski School to supplement his pension. He was not rich. He asked the municipality why, and was reportedly told seniors in Whistler are wealthy.
Now I am a senior, too. I own an old house, bought when it was affordable. I have to supplement my pension by working part time, too. I can’t afford restaurants in Whistler, but going to Meadow Park helps me stay healthy.
I asked a councillor the same question as my friend, and received the same answer—only slightly different, because I was told they’ll consider it when they will retire!
It’s time for the Resort Municipality of Whistler to change its way of thinking on the subject, because it is not true.
I know there are a lot of seniors who think the same. Especially now with the cost of living skyrocketing and our pensions stagnant.
Why is it other municipalities give a discount, even in West Vancouver, what is considered a very wealthy municipality?
I guess they are more considerate with their senior citizens. Would a signed petition do the trick?
