Lloret de Mar, Girona, will host its second Senior Citizens' Week from 25 to 31 May, offering more than 15 activities for older residents. The programme, part of the “Lloret al teu Costat” (Lloret by your Side) project, focuses on placing people at the centre of community initiatives.
Alejandro Pérez, the Councillor for Senior Citizens, explained that the week will include a wide range of activities. These proposals cover concerts, workshops, senior sports, and cultural visits, among other options.
The events start on Monday, 25 May, with a walk and a visit to Lloret Castle at 11:15am. In the afternoon, at 4pm, attendees can enjoy a 'havaneres' sea shanty performance by the Casal's Sa Dona Marinera Havaneres Workshop. The following day, 26 May, features a visit to the modernist Can Font house at 11:45am, followed by a balance and fall prevention workshop led by physiotherapists from Lloret's Primary Care Centre at 5:15pm.
Week-Long Activities for Seniors
Activities continue on Wednesday, 27 May, with a senior sports day throughout the morning. In the afternoon, at 4pm, the Es Vano group will perform 'havaneres'. A second guided visit to the modernist Can Font house is scheduled for 5:45pm. Thursday, 28 May, includes an excursion to Empuriabrava, departing at 9am, and a choral singing session with the Coral Tot Cor at 3:30pm.
Friday, 29 May, offers a senior Zumba exhibition at 10am and a laughter therapy workshop at 5pm. The final weekend brings more events. On Saturday, 30 May, an open Tai Chi and Qigong practice will take place at 9am with instructor Roberto Rodríguez. Later, at 5pm, Gonzalo Ayuso will host a karaoke afternoon.
Sunday, 31 May, features a paper dress parade at 12pm, organised with the Blanes Pensioners and Retirees Association. The week concludes at 6pm with a concert by Coral Tot Cor, the Taller d’Havaneres Sa Dona Marinera, and the Grup d’Havaneres Es Vano.
Adrià Lamelas, the Mayor of Lloret, highlighted the importance of the town's older generation. He said, “Lloret’s senior citizens are the ones who have made it possible for us to enjoy everything we have now. It is a pleasure to dedicate a week to all these people who make our municipality a better place to live. We invite everyone to enjoy this themed week, with different proposals.”
The Senior Citizens' Week is part of the broader “Lloret al teu Costat” project, which represents a new model for Welfare and Family services, aiming to centre its efforts around the needs of individuals.
