On the occasion of the blue week which takes place throughout the territory, the Lyon region is preparing several activities and events for the elderly.
Like every first week of October for 70 years, France celebrates its elders. Since 1951, the objective of Blue Week has been simple: to promote the place of the elderly in society and to promote intergenerational links. The opportunity for the actors who work regularly with the elderly, to create links between generations by inviting the general public to become aware of the place and the social role that the elderly play in society.
“Together, well in its age, well in its territory » is the theme of this 70 th edition. Many events and activities are planned in the metropolis of Lyon.
Overview – not exhaustive – of the week’s events:
►Monday October 4 at 10 am: conference “Lyon, a city where to age well? “
- Location: Town Hall (Place de la Comédie)
- On registration: by email at [email protected] and by phone at 04 72 98 54 15 – 04 72 98 53 98
► Tuesday, October 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m .: gentle gym session
Bring a bottle of water, a mask and a comfortable outfit
- Location: Council Chamber – Town Hall of 1is arrondissement (2 place Sathonay)
- Places limited to 15 people
- On registration: by email at [email protected] and by phone at 04 72 98 54 15 – 04 72 98 53 98
► Wednesday, October 6 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m .: tricoton (open to all)
Friendly moment to learn to knit, share your experience or simply knit together, open to all ages and all kinds, with family, friends, neighbors and neighbors.
- Location: Café Clos Jouve – 32 boulevard de la Croix Rousse
- Animation for beginners on registration, places limited to 25 people
- On registration: by email at [email protected] and by phone at 04 72 98 54 15 – 04 72 98 53 98
► Thursday, October 7 at 6:30 p.m .: public meeting on intergenerational housing
- Animation: associations “Tim et Colette” and “Paris Solidaire” with the participation of the Council of seniors.
- Location: Council Chamber – Town Hall of 1is (2 place Sathonay)
- On registration: by email at [email protected] and by phone at 04 72 98 54 15 – 04 72 98 53 98
26,000 Villeurbannais are over 60 years old
Villeurbanne is also actively participating in this week dedicated to the elderly. At present, 26,000 Villeurbannais are over 60 years old. The city then devotes a budget of 5.4 million euros to the renovation and maintenance of residences for the elderly.
► Monday October 4 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m .: conference on social links during the pandemic
- A conference chaired by Dr Mathieu Herrmann, head of the outpatient department of the Psychology Center for the Elderly – CH le Vinatier, is offered by the Villeurbanne local mental health council:
“Role of the social link during the COVID-19 pandemic: what impact on the mental health of the elderly?
► Wednesday October 6 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m .: Meeting on help for caregivers
- An afternoon of meetings and information on help for caregivers – coffee-discussions with the Place of Respite and the Ovpar: dynamic relaxation and music therapy workshops, at the House of Seniors (56, rue du 1er- March-1943 in the Human Rights park)
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► Thursday October 7 from 2 to 4:30 p.m .: Forum theater on the caregiver
- Forum theater, interactive show “Being a caregiver: for better or for worse”. Directed by the Tenfor theater company (from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
A show inspired by testimonials from caregivers and professional helpers “Being a daily caregiver is an obstacle course! »(Registration with Ovpar: tel.: 04 78 68 65 63 or by email: [email protected] (with the participation of the local council of mental health of Villeurbanne)
The program at Vaulx-en-Velin
► Monday October 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.: pedaling
- Take up the challenge: cover the most cumulative kilometers on exercise bikes! With the Grannies Blues. Meet in front of the Town Hall, Place de la Nation
► Wednesday October 6 at 3 p.m .: comedy and improvisation show
- Watch a humorous show on the theme of incivility. With the Grannies Blues and a theatrical improvisation troupe. On registration (limited places). MJC, 13 avenue Henri-Barbusse
► Thursday October 7 at 3 p.m .: conference / meeting on intergenerational cohabitation
- Discover shared housing, a new way of living together where generations help each other. With the association Le Pari Solidaire. On registration (limited places). Édith-Piaf room, 41 avenue Gabriel-Péri
► Friday October 8 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m .: closing concert
- Singer Pascal Ettori and Les Mamies Blues cover key pieces from the past 70 years, echoing the anniversary of Blue Week. On registration (limited places). Édith-Piaf room, 41 avenue Gabriel-Péri
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