Namyangju City Launches Full-Scale Operation of 'Senior Center Leisure Program' for the Elderly

'Happiness Power Plant' for Seniors
Operated at Local Senior Centers from March to December

Namyangju City, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Joo Gwang-deok) announced on the 15th that from March to December, it will actively operate the ‘Senior Center Leisure Program’ at local senior centers to promote healthy and vibrant aging, under the supervision of the Namyangju Branch of the Korea Senior Citizens Association.

Namyangju City will actively operate the "Senior Center Leisure Program" from March to December at local senior centers to promote a healthy and vibrant life for the elderly, under the supervision of the Namyangju City branch of the Korea Senior Citizens Association. The photo shows a digital kiosk training session. Provided by Namyangju City.

The Namyangju Branch of the Korea Senior Citizens Association held a ‘Senior Center Leisure Program Instructors Meeting’ on February 27 at the REMEMBER1910 Media Hall to share the program’s operational direction and discuss cooperation measures for efficient implementation.

This program was prepared to provide opportunities for improving the physical and mental health of seniors and alleviating social isolation through the formation of social networks.

The program consists of various fields including △Kiosk Education △Therapy Tai Chi (Healing Taijiquan) △Yoga △Gymnastics △Art △Singing △Rhythmic Movement △Color Therapy, with 17 instructors specialized in each field participating to provide customized education.

Namyangju City plans to offer diverse education reflecting the needs of seniors, transforming senior centers from simple resting places into ‘vibrant happiness power plants.’

Yoon Hae-won, President of the Namyangju Branch of the Korea Senior Citizens Association, stated, “This program was designed for the healthy and happy aging of seniors,” and added, “We will continue to actively support seniors so they can enjoy a more meaningful and lively life.”