The initiative, funded by the Cabildo of La Gomera as part of its support for social welfare and active aging, aims to create spaces for meeting, participation, and coexistence, while promoting proposals related to culture, creativity, physical activity, and inclusion.
The president of the Cabildo of La Gomera, Casimiro Curbelo, highlighted the importance of a decentralized program to bring these actions closer to different population centers on the island. He noted that ‘La Gomera Acompaña’ “contributes to creating spaces for coexistence and participation that promote well-being and strengthen bonds between people and their environment”.
The island's Minister of Social Policy, Rosa Elena García, emphasized the diversity of the planned activities, “with proposals that combine culture, creative expression, physical exercise, and communication, allowing for the promotion of active aging and greater social participation”.
In Vallehermoso, specifically in El Cercado, a cultural day themed ‘Connections that Care’ will be held on the town's plaza on Friday, November 20th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. It will include a literary creation workshop led by writer Montse Cano and the presentation of the comic ‘Life of the Blessed José Torres’ by Mar Ardévol.
Concurrently, in Playa Santiago (municipality of Alajeró), workshops and activities will be held at the Asociación de Mayores El Drago. Highlights include Zumba sessions on November 11th and December 9th (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM), and a drama therapy session on November 16th (time to be confirmed).
To mark Disability Day, Playa Santiago will host a talk with games and participatory dynamics on December 4th (10:30 AM - 1:30 PM), followed by a crafts workshop in the afternoon (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM), aiming to foster coexistence, awareness, and inclusive participation.
Registration for the activities is open. Interested individuals can obtain more information by calling 692 890 248 or emailing tslagomera@apedeca.es. Activities in Playa Santiago take place at the Asociación de Mayores El Drago, located on Virgen de Guadalupe street, with public service hours from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
