Despite the cold, hope and enthusiasm have not missed on the first day of the traditional Fair Resources and Services for the Elderly and Disabled (FEMADIS).
The Mayor, Pilar Barreiro, and the councilman of Social Care, Antonio Calderon, inaugurated this morning the Fair organized by the City Council in collaboration with Cajamurcia to be in the Plaza Juan XXIII until 19 December.
The mayor took the opportunity to visit the 27 stands of the 43 associations participating in this year's traditional event and has been able to talk with the elders who were coming to teach a sample of your work.
The mayor stressed that c ach year more participants to join this traditional event.
In this fourth edition, Social Services and the city's largest clubs have joined associations for the disabled such as ONCE, Astus, APIC and sodium.
Barreiro has stressed that the sum of these undertakings and associations of disabled persons serving seniors are a reason to visit the fair.
In addition, the mayor has expressed its satisfaction that thanks to the stands to know the market developments for a healthier life for older people.
Activities such as volunteer programs, or new features like the fitness machine assisted to exercise the muscles or joints Portobello Wellness center offers.
Handicrafts, Christmas sweets, and traditional cuisine of the municipality, are put on sale in the stands and proceeds going to charity s.
The councilman of Social Care, Antonio Calderon has stressed that this activity is one of the most rewarding for our seniors because m ur pride in the work of an entire year and show that a capable of contributing much to society and are an example of people who do not swim in abundance but they share the fruits of their labor o.
After the inauguration, the mayor was unable to attend an exhibition of costumes from Cartagena which has a touch of color and have enjoyed walks.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena