Calling all SENIORS with talent. Senior Star 2012 Coming Soon.

Chartwell Seniors Housing REIT is excited to announce local auditions will be held in June for Senior Star, Canada's largest talent competition dedicated to seniors. Now in its 6th year, this singing and musical instrument competition is open to anyone 65 years and over and a Canadian resident.

Chartwell is proud to be hosting regional auditions at their long term care and retirement homes across Canada during June. Registration forms can be obtained at individual Chartwell homes. 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." 

During the Regional Competitions, contestants are given a maximum of five minutes to sing a song, play an instrument, or do both, and their performance is videotaped. Musical accompaniment is provided to singing contestants, if required. 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 who narrow the list to ten competitors invited to compete in the Senior Star National Final. The National Final will be held in Niagara Falls in November 2012.

Chartwell Seniors Housing owns and manages over 180 retirement residences and long term care homes across Canada. 

For more information contact:

Contact:

        Chartwell Seniors Housing REIT

        Danielle Scheinman

        Communications Manager

        905-501-4898 office or 647-825-5278 cell

        dscheinman@chartwellreit.ca