Inheritance turns October into the Month of Older Persons. The Senior Center has prepared three events for residents over 60 years old: a flamenco gala on Thursday, October 1, a talk on the benefits of humor on Friday, October 9, and a trip to the theater in Madrid on Thursday, October 29, with seats that will be raffled on October 2.
The programming kicks off with International Day of Older Persons, celebrated on October 1, and mixes culture, leisure, and health with a clear objective: for the elderly community to have their space in the social and cultural life of the town.
Key points in 20 seconds
- Thursday, October 1, 5:00 pm: Gala for International Older Persons Day at the Municipal Auditorium, with “Our Flamenco,” by Ricardo Fernández del Moral. Invitations at the Senior Center.
- Friday, October 2, 10:00 am: public drawing for seats for the theater trip, at the Senior Center.
- Friday, October 9, 11:00 am: session “The benefits of humor and laughter.”
- Thursday, October 29, from 5:00 pm: trip to Madrid to see “The Play That Goes Wrong” at the Amaya Theatre. Price: 35 euros.
A flamenco gala to kick off the month
The first highlight comes on the same day, October 1. At five in the afternoon, the Municipal Auditorium hosts the Gala for International Older Persons Day with the show “Our Flamenco,” starring Ricardo Fernández del Moral. The event was already featured in the fall schedule of the Auditorium.
Entry is by invitation, which can be collected in advance at the Senior Center.
Humor and laughter for better aging
On Friday, October 9, at 11:00 am, there will be a dynamic and participatory session on “The benefits of humor and laughter,” focusing on emotional well-being and healthy habits.
It is part of the Active Aging Workshops and Talks that the City Council carries out along with the Castilla-La Mancha Regional Government and TeleVida.
Theater in Madrid, with seats by drawing
The closing event will be on Thursday, October 29 with a cultural trip to Madrid to see the comedy “The Play That Goes Wrong” at the Amaya Theatre. The trip starts at 5:00 pm and costs 35 euros.
Pay attention to registration: it is not done on a first-come, first-served basis. Those who want to go must attend the Senior Center on Friday, October 2, at 10:00 am, where seats will be allocated by public drawing to ensure equal opportunities.
The Councilor for Social Welfare, Conchi Rodríguez-Palanca, has explained that with this programming, the City Council wants to “make the Month of Older Persons a space for sharing, enjoying culture, taking care of health, and promoting active participation in the social and cultural life of the municipality.”
FAQs
How do I get tickets for the gala on October 1?
With an invitation, which can be picked up in advance at the Senior Center.
How do I sign up for the theater trip in Madrid?
By attending the Senior Center on Friday, October 2, at 10:00 am, where seats are publicly drawn. The price is 35 euros.
Who are the activities aimed at?
Especially at people over 60 years old.
Source: Herencia City Council
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