Organising collective activities

Precious moments that bring back the taste for life

For our association, shared moments are precious: they recreate bonds, break loneliness and bring back the taste for life. We regularly organise collective activities designed for and with older people.

Cultural outings, friendly afternoons, holiday stays, end-of-year celebrations: so many opportunities to come together, to laugh and to build new friendships.

Our activities include:

Group activities and friendly afternoons
Cultural and leisure outings
Adapted holiday stays
Shared festive meals, especially at Christmas

Older people laughing and toasting around a decorated festive table while volunteers serve food

What we organise throughout the year

Our calendar follows the seasons. Every gathering is designed with the participants — at a gentle pace, in accessible places, and with transport arranged for those who need it.

A volunteer and an older woman sitting on a park bench, smiling at a phone together

Outings

Cultural & nature outings

Visits to a museum, a market, the cathedral or simply a park bench in the sun — small expeditions that reopen the world beyond the front door.

A volunteer reading a book alongside an older man on a sofa

Workshops

Reading, memory & craft afternoons

Shared reading, memory games, singing and simple crafts that keep minds active and give everyone a reason to look forward to the week.

A volunteer guiding an older man through gentle seated exercises at home

Wellbeing

Gentle movement & wellbeing

Adapted gentle gymnastics, stretching and balance sessions that help prevent falls and keep bodies confident and mobile.

Older people sharing a festive meal around a decorated table

Celebrations

Shared meals & festive days

Birthday lunches, galette des rois in January and a warm Christmas table in December — no one should spend the holidays alone.

An older woman practising calm, gentle movement in a green setting — A gentle movement session: it is about confidence and laughter as much as it is about the body.

What a typical afternoon looks like

Volunteers and, where needed, an accessible minibus pick participants up at home — that single detail is what allows people with reduced mobility to come at all. We gather in a bright, easy-to-reach venue lent by a local partner.

Then comes the part that matters most: time around a table, a shared activity, coffee and cake, conversations that wander from old memories to today's news. By the time everyone heads home, phone numbers have been swapped and the next date is already circled on the calendar.

Door-to-door transport for those who need it
Accessible, welcoming venues
A calm pace, with breaks and seating for everyone
Volunteers attentive to each person throughout

What participants tell us

I had not laughed like that in two years. I came home with the telephone number of a lady who lives in my own street — and we still call each other.

YYvette, 79Participant

The Christmas meal was the first time in years my father spent the holiday at a full table. He talked about it for weeks.

TThomasSon of a participant

Practical questions

I have trouble getting around. Can I still take part?

Yes. Reduced mobility is exactly why we organise transport. Tell us your needs and we arrange door-to-door pick-up and accessible venues.

Is there a charge to join an activity?

Activities are free or run at a token cost covered by donations, so that money is never the reason someone stays home.

How do I find out about upcoming events?

Contact us and we will add you to our friendly call-around list, so a volunteer phones you personally before each gathering.