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Lea Artibai Sets Week of Walks, Film and Talks for International Day of Older Persons

Organizers say the program highlights older adults as an active part of local life.

Overview

  • Events begin Wednesday in Lekeitio with an 11:00 welcome at the town hall and a manifesto affirming seniors’ social role.
  • A guided walk of about two kilometers will tour sites improved through auzolan with Lekitto Bedarra, including recent work at the Santa Elena hermitage.
  • A communal meal is scheduled for 14:30 at the retirees’ center, followed at 18:00 by a screening of “Dos hombres y un destino” in Sala Azkue.
  • Markina-Xemein hosts at 18:00 the monologue “Kaiting in the night” by Kaitin Allende on care and active ageing, followed by a snack, chocolatada and dancing.
  • Later in the week, a Friday 18:00 talk by Lucía Conzi and Alex Arrate focuses on staying active, a Sunday 18:00 cine-forum at Sala Esperanza features “Un paseo por el bosque,” and a tree-focused walk with the Club Alpino closes the program on Sunday 26.