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Spanish Cities Roll Out Weeks for Older People as Avilés Sets Niemeyer Forum for Oct. 1

An ageing population prompts programming that blends public tributes with health education through partnerships with civic groups.

Overview

  • Avilés will hold its third Week of Older People from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3, headlined by the IX Foro Internacional “Vivir más, vivir mejor” on Oct. 1 at the Centro Niemeyer, organized by HelpAge International España.
  • The Avilés programme includes a yew planting tribute with a commemorative plaque on Sept. 30 in Parque de Las Meanas and Oct. 2 health talks by Alberto Infante and Francisco Suárez García.
  • Irun unveiled next week’s schedule featuring Tipi Tapa healthy walks, the new “Mayores por la paz” activity, community dances and a homage to nonagenarians, as officials noted that 24% of residents are over 65.
  • Zumarraga has already honored its octogenarians with a mass, lunch and dancing for 185 attendees, including tributes to the oldest man, woman and couple present.
  • Torrelavega announced its Semana del Mayor for Oct. 1–14 with music and theatre, culminating in an Oct. 12 convivencia day that requires prior registration and a symbolic 5-euro fee.