Ridderkerk hosts free health fair for seniors: workshops, talks and VR dementia experience
Residents of Ridderkerk aged fifty and over can explore health, vitality, and social connections at the free Fit on All Fronts fair on 11 April. Enjoy workshops, lectures, and interactive activities designed to promote well-being and independence.
| Key Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Fit on All Fronts (3rd edition) |
| Date & Time | Saturday, 11 April, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Location | Gemini College, Sportlaan 16, Ridderkerk |
| Target Audience | Residents of Ridderkerk aged 50+ |
| Themes | Physically Fit, Mentally Fit, Socially Fit |
| Opening by | Alderman Fleur Stip |
| Keynote Lecture | ‘The Journey of Your Life’ by Alet Klarenbeek |
| Special Performance | ‘Talking with Patricia’ by theatre group De Ouwe Rotten |
| Workshops & Activities | Recognising small talk, speech therapy, VR dementia experience, hypnotherapy, financial fitness, fire and fall prevention |
| Information & Volunteer Market | Local organisations and volunteer vacancies in care, welfare, culture, and nature |
| Admission | Free |
| Registration | Via Facet Ridderkerk website, phone (0180 432 350), or in person at Facet Ridderkerk, Schoutstraat 5 |
The Municipality of Ridderkerk, in collaboration with local organisations like Facet Ridderkerk, plays a key role in promoting health, well-being, and social engagement among its senior residents. Events like Fit on All Fronts align with the municipality’s broader efforts to foster an inclusive and active community for all age groups.
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Health Fair Fit on All Fronts
On Saturday, 11 April, the third edition of Fit on All Fronts will take place. This fair is for residents of Ridderkerk aged fifty and over and focuses on health, vitality, and connection.
The event centres around three themes: Physically Fit, Mentally Fit, and Socially Fit. Alderman Fleur Stip will open the fair at 11:30 AM. Alet Klarenbeek will deliver the lecture ‘The Journey of Your Life’ on connection and social engagement. She is an expert in the field of ageing, loneliness, and elderly communication. Theatre group De Ouwe Rotten will perform the short talk show ‘Talking with Patricia’. Five seniors will share their lives, dreams, and future in a personal and humorous way.
Workshops and Lectures
In the rooms, you can attend lectures, participate in workshops, and take part in movement activities. Options include: Recognising small talk, speech therapy, experiencing dementia with a VR headset, hypnotherapy, financial fitness, fire and fall prevention. In the hall, there will be an information and volunteer market. Local organisations will present their offerings to help you stay healthy, independent, and active. Volunteer organisations will also present their vacancies in the cultural, nature, care, and welfare sectors.
Registration
Fit on All Fronts will take place from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Gemini College, Sportlaan 16. Admission is free. Facet Ridderkerk would appreciate it if you register in advance. This can be done via the Facet Ridderkerk website (where you can also find the programme), by calling 0180 432 350, or at the reception desk of Facet Ridderkerk at Schoutstraat 5.