The senior activities cycle at the Free Time University is starting in Castro Marim with new features and ten activity centers. Initiatives will take place in Castro Marim, Altura, São Bartolomeu, Rio Seco, Monte Francisco, Junqueira, Azinhal, Alta Mora, Furnazinhas, and Odeleite.
Participants can enroll in courses such as sewing, knot tying, computer skills, meditation, decorative arts, drawing and painting, gymnastics, embroidery, lace making, macramé, Zumba, group work, new technologies, and literature and thought. This year's central theme is “Chairs with Memory: Where Life Sat,” a project aiming to gather memories, life stories, and local heritage through shared testimonies, photographs, and techniques in workshops and intergenerational meetings, culminating in a final exhibition.
Short-term complementary workshops will also be offered, covering topics like digital security, smartphones, photography, memory, fall prevention, nutrition, sleep, cognitive stimulation, arts, local traditions, and intergenerational experiences. As in previous years, seniors will have access to cultural visits, local heritage sites, thematic routes, as well as outings, walks, and lectures.
Registration can be done in person at the Municipal Library of Castro Marim, by phone at 281 510 747, or via email at geral.uoeascd@cm-castromarim.pt. A pre-registration form is available online.
The Free Time University of Castro Marim, promoted by the Municipality since 2010, is a municipal initiative focused on the senior population, aiming for learning, social interaction, knowledge sharing, community participation, well-being, and connection, contributing to active and higher-quality aging. Last year, the program had 175 participants and 247 activities.
