Registrations are open for participation in summer stays aimed at older citizens. Also this year the Municipality of La Spezia has organized summer stays aimed at supporting active ageing, promoting activities that develop socialisation. And so, in collaboration with the voluntary associations Ada, Anteas and Auser, a series of initiatives aimed at socialization with daily stays in the area and short-term trips were implemented. The choice of locations has the aim of enhancing both the city area and the surrounding area through short daytime stays in the locations described below. Furthermore, two “Oasis Areas” have been set up which will be open in the months of July and August 2024 to deal with possible heat waves with the arrival of summer. The “OASI Areas” are air-conditioned and equipped spaces that offer recreational and social activities. “La Spezia has around 24,500 people over 65, equal to 26.3% of the population, of which over 8,000 live alone. – declares the mayor of La Spezia, Pierluigi Peracchini – Summer stays represent important opportunities for sociality and closeness that are always highly appreciated and, as many international studies demonstrate, together with other services they are important as a prevention tool to promote healthy aging as much as possible. Our commitment towards the most fragile citizens is significant and offers various initiatives with the priority objective of preventing forms of hardship, combating social isolation and providing assistance.” “This year too – adds the councilor for social services, Lorenzo Brogi – we confirm the use of resources for the creation of summer holidays for the elderly, through collaboration with third sector associations present in the area, to provide a moment of relief to older citizens and support and enhance the local area. Social services have always been at the forefront of interventions to support the weakest sections of the population, in particular the elderly and disabled”.
Applications to participate in the activities will be collected by the Anteas Association in Via Del Canaletto n. 90 (3518507205) and at the Information Point in Largo Vivaldi 2, from Thursday 20 June to Tuesday 2 July, from 8.30 to 12.30.
Here is the calendar and proposed activities:
Marine Daytime Stay in Venere Azzurra
The service will take place:
1st SHIFT from 8 to 19 July;
2nd SHIFT from 22 July to 2 August;
Max 28 people per shift;
The day includes: departure at 8.30 am, accommodation on the equipped beach, physical activity in the water (optional) and return to the city at 12.30 pm.
Transport is guaranteed.
Daytime stay at the Fish Park in Bragarina
The service will take place
1st SHIFT from 10th to 15th July;
2nd SHIFT from 17 to 22 July;
3rd SHIFT from 31 July to 5 August;
Groups of max 10 people.
The day includes: arrival at 9.30 am, creative activity workshops, availability of bingo and card games, lunch and rest in the park, end of activity at 4.30 pm.
Participants will be accompanied by Association vehicles if they are unable to reach the venue by their own means.
Oasis area
The opening of 2 “oasis areas” is expected in the period from 1 July to 31 August (excluding holidays) at the CSA offices in Favaro and Piazza Brin from 10am to 5.30pm
Fun-recreational workshops, newspaper reading, gentle gymnastics twice a week are planned.
The presence of volunteers is expected.
A snack will be offered to participants.
The cost of the meal will be borne by the attendees.
Transport is guaranteed by the Associations.
Walks to Colle del Telegrafo
Two walks are planned: July 25th and August 23rd
Groups of max 20 people.
The day includes arrival at the Telegrafo, a walk in the greenery and lunch at the “Colle del Telegrafo” restaurant.
Participants will be accompanied by Association vehicles.
Boat trips
For the months of August and September (29 August, 2 September, 4 September and 6 September) two boat trips are planned for a maximum of 10 people per shift.
The day includes: departure from Morin walk, boarding the boat to Lerici.
Arrival in the village, walk in the characteristic village with snack at the designated refreshment point
5.00 pm return to La Spezia.
Aperitif in the vineyard
The activity will take place in the evening in the garden of Nonno Pescetto’s winery, located in Ponzano Magra. There will be two outings: 26 July and 7 August for 15 people each and include tasting of wines and local products. Transport will be guaranteed by the Associations.
Guided tours of the Naval Museum
The activity consists of two guided visits to the Naval Museum accompanied by a tourist visit scheduled for 12 September and 19 September. 15 participants are expected for each visit. Transport will be guaranteed by the Associations.
Dancing evenings with a taste of the sea
Evenings: 21 July and 11 August; Afternoon 1 September.
For the evenings, the activity includes live music and dancing in venues identified by the Municipality. An afternoon of music is planned for September, in a location identified by the Associations. The afternoon activity includes live music, dancing and a snack. Transport will be guaranteed by the Associations.
