Artistic Workshops For Over 60s Launched In Malta
A 60+ club to see our elderly learn and maintain artistic skills is now in the pipeline following an agreement signed between the Department of Active Aging and Community Care and Teatru Malta.
The project was done with the aim to see more seniors in our society stay active within the community.
Workshops will allow those who love theater, who have sometimes participated in theatrical sessions, or know how to sing or play an instrument, to follow and even improve their talents.
Minister for the Elderly and Active Aging Michael Farrugia and Minister for National Heritage, Arts and Local Government José Herrera delivered the announcement at the end of the signing of the agreement between the two parties.
“Active aging is an integral part of government policy and vision. The government believes that our seniors have a lot to contribute and it is also important for them to stay involved and active,” said Minister Herrera.
“This will be giving an intergenerational dimension to this project, which I am optimistic will have a very positive social impact,” said Minister Farrugia.
The club would serve as a platform for elderly persons to continue pursuing their hobbies but could even see them uncover new talents and passions.
Farrugia said that through this collaboration, the Department of Active Aging and Community Care will cover the costs of the workshops while Teatru Malta will be organizing the workshops in the designated centers, during the evening hours.
Sessions will be held by Teatru Malta, together with professionals in the respective sector.
Participants will be selected through an audition. The project is aimed at a group of about 15-20 seniors. And sessions will be held once every fortnight (2 sessions per month for the same group) in the evening.
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