In 1951, it was called “Elderly Day.” The objective: to organize a national collection to help the most “needy,” six years after the end of the Second World War. At the same time, many initiatives focused on conviviality gradually developed: teas, dance meals, sending flowers and postcards, etc. After changing names several times, it is now called “Blue Week.” A new title accompanied by the slogan: “365 days to act, 7 days to say it.” Seven days to promote intergenerational relationships and highlight the role and place of seniors who are now active and engaged citizens. This week takes place from October 18 to 24, 2010, on a national level. In Nice, it begins on October 18 and ends on the 22nd. For five days, the achievements and projects undertaken for the benefit of Nice’s 100,000 seniors will be highlighted by various stakeholders in charge of this field.
Program
Monday, October 18, 2010
– 2:30 PM: Launch of Blue Week in partnership with the Pathé cinema, attended by Jean-Michel Galy, Municipal Councillor, Deputy for Seniors Citizenship, Vice President of the CCAS, and Robert GATIN, Director of Pathé Cinemas.
– 2:45 PM: Cinema, with the screening of the film “Donnant, Donnant” (entry 4€)
Comedy by Isabelle Mergault. Pathé Masséna Cinema, 31 avenue Jean Médecin, 06000 Nice.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
– 3 PM: Grand Ball and Exhibition of senior workshops on Nice’s integration into France
Hôtel Le Royal, 23, Promenade des Anglais, Nice
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
– 11 AM: Exhibition “Bookbinding Workshop/ ADSEA 06” as part of the national Blue Week 2010 competition. Club du Ray, 4 avenue Charles Baudelaire, Nice.
– 2:30 PM: Musical Show with the participation of finalists from the StarSeniorS 2009 and the orchestra of Thierry Noll. Théâtre Francis Gag, 4 rue St Joseph, Nice.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
– From 10 AM to 5 PM: Sports Day “Everyone Moving.”
Château de Nice, Castle Hill, Nice.
– 8:45 AM: Kick-off with a sports walk (departing from Plateau du Mont-Boron at 8:45 AM and arriving at 10 AM at Château de Nice – refreshments).
– 10 AM: Demonstration of tai chi, self-defense, yoga, ball games, and ball play.
– 12 PM: Half-time with Jean-Michel Galy, Municipal Councillor, Deputy for Seniors Citizenship, Vice President of the CCAS
– 1:30 PM: Introduction to gentle gymnastics and movement demonstrations.
– 3:15 PM: Demonstration of gymdance
– 3:30 PM/5 PM: Final whistle with rhythm and dance
(Casual attire recommended. In case of rain, the event will be canceled).
Friday, October 22, 2010:
– 10 AM: Conference on “The Olympics through all times and ages” by Jean-Michel Galy. BMVR Nucéra – Auditorium, 2 place Yves Klein, Nice.
– 2:30 PM: Conference on “The Art of the Short Story” by Marie-Claire Grassi, University Professor.
Presentation of the 2010 Short Story Contest awards by Christian Estrosi
Reading of the awarded texts. MAMAC, promenade des Arts in Nice.
