Orihuela Offers 1,647 Places on Activity Courses for Older Residents
Orihuela Council is offering 1,647 places on workshops and activities for older residents during the 2026–27 academic year. The programme will run in Orihuela city, 20 outlying districts and Orihuela Costa. Organised by the Social Welfare Department’s Older People’s Centres Service, the courses cover memory skills, computing, mobile phones and new technology, healthy cooking, sewing […] The post…
The Orihuela Council is providing 1,647 spots for workshops and activities aimed at older residents during the 2026-27 academic year. This program will take place in the city of Orihuela, 20 surrounding districts, and Orihuela Costa. The activities, organized by the Social Welfare Department's Older People's Centres Service, focus on various skills and interests, such as enhancing memory, learning to use computers and mobile devices, mastering healthy cooking techniques, sewing, and painting.
Physical activities include exercise classes, dance, yoga, Pilates, and other adapted sessions. According to the council, participants usually attend an average of 1.68 workshops annually, with 91% of them either maintaining or improving their physical or cognitive abilities. Agustina Rodríguez, the Social Welfare Councillor, explained that the program is designed to support active and healthy aging by keeping older residents engaged, reducing loneliness, and fostering social connections.
Interested individuals can register at the Virgen de Monserrate Older People's Centre, open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., where staff members can provide details on the requirements and enrollment process. Additional information is available at 966 738 108.
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