Costa Blanca News

Young at Heart

- By Irena Bodnarec

A BRAND new charity shop ‘Second Time Around’ will open its doors in Calpe tomorrow, Saturday January 12 on the main road between Sabadell and Total Postal.

Open six days a week, from 09.30 until 17.30, proceeds from money raised will be channelled into an activity day centre aimed at the over 50’s – ‘The Young At Heart Day Centre’ based at The Grand Sol hotel.

Directors David Cassim and Peter Lyons saw a gap in the market for an English speaking non-residentia­l day centre in the area which offers the elderly a homely haven that offers both mental and social stimulatio­n.

Looking after loved ones, especially those with dementia can be exhausting but now carers can have a few hours of respite, safe in the knowledge that trained and qualified staff will be there to look after them.

Open three days a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10.00 until 15.00 the daily €40 charge will include a homecooked hot lunch, refreshmen­ts throughout the day and local transport to and from home.

Some of the activities include bingo, word search, sit & stretch, yoga, puzzles, arts & craft and sing-a-long sessions, all varied and tailored to the individual­s needs and capabiliti­es. But there will also be a podiatrist and hairdresse­r on hand, whose services will be available free of charge and provided from the proceeds of the charity shop.

For more informatio­n contact David on 684 174 722, email: info@yahdc.es or visit the website: www.youngat heartdayce­ntre.es

 ??  ?? Directors David Cassim (centre) and Peter Lyon (right) with Vikki Caton, who officially cut the ribbon to open the centre, Truda (Grand Sol Hotel manager) and staff.
Directors David Cassim (centre) and Peter Lyon (right) with Vikki Caton, who officially cut the ribbon to open the centre, Truda (Grand Sol Hotel manager) and staff.

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