These cultural and sports activity centers will begin registering former members starting today, with registrations for newcomers opening next week. Last year, there were nearly 8,000 registrations. The popularity of this institution in Nice suggests to management that there will be even more registrants this year. Therefore, it is important to quickly make a choice, whether it be cultural or sports-related, for deepening skills or exploring new interests.
Last year, these centers celebrated their 30th anniversary. The celebration was successful as the six CEDACs have expanded and diversified their activities, taking into account demand and the need to perpetuate social connections.
### New Activities Proposed
It is at the Terra Amata center where the most new activities are being introduced this year, including a laughter workshop and courses in Chinese and calligraphy. At Saint-Antoine, regulars can try salsa dancing and sophrology. At Ariane, one can choose between self-defense or gentle gymnastics. The Costiere center will offer anti-cellulite programs. Finally, Cimiez offers bobbin lace courses. Outdoor activities have gained popularity for their simplicity and modernity, such as “The Little School of Nature,” which will educate planet lovers with a passion for hiking on sustainable development.
The energy present in the CEDACs is so great that it spills over into unexpected places: hospitals and hospices, through programs of support and assistance for the elderly. “It’s something we would like to develop,” says Victor Lavagna, president of the CEDAC association.
### A Calendar Adapted to the Four-Day Week
It wasn’t without numerous administrative complications, but the 2008 calendar will comply with the four-day school week. Replacements and substitutes are planned for the few Wednesdays throughout the year when CEDACs will cover school and extracurricular activities.
### The Project for a New Center
A new center will open “in the coming years,” confides Victor Lavagna. Nothing is certain regarding its location. Needs are felt everywhere. They are at the heart of the city’s social and cultural policy.
“Our goal is to bring out real talents; Hugo Lloris, the current goalkeeper at OGC Nice, can testify to this.” The new center project is still in its infancy, and discussions are ongoing with Dominique Estrosie, the mayor’s deputy. Such a project cannot proceed without the city hall, which provides 70% of the operating costs of a CEDAC, whose administrators pride themselves on having the municipal inspection’s trust in their management.
