Rio celebrates Senior Citizens Month with free programming in October.

The City Hall of Rio, through the Municipal Secretariat for Healthy Aging and Quality of Life (SEMESQV), has prepared a special program to celebrate Senior Citizens Month. Throughout October, different actions will be carried out with activities focused on promoting health, social interaction, and leisure.

The program begins on October 1st, International Day of Older Persons, with the "Rio Que Cuida – Baile Viver Bem" (Rio That Cares – Living Well Ball), at the Municipal Club in Tijuca. From 14 pm to 18 pm, attendees of the Community Centers can participate in an afternoon of celebration and fellowship, with ballroom dancing and a performance by the Aeroporto Band.

"The month of October is an opportunity not only to celebrate, but also to reinforce the importance of valuing older people and public policies that promote autonomy, health, social interaction, and participation. We have prepared a program that shows that aging with quality of life also means being active, occupying city spaces, creating bonds, and exercising rights," says Secretary Michel Lima.

The 10 Community Centers will have special programming throughout the month of October, with discussion groups, lectures, recreational activities, and workshops addressing topics such as the rights of the elderly, self-esteem, health, prevention, memory, affection, and healthy aging.

The activities begin on October 1st at Casa Chacrinha, on Ilha do Governador, with a lecture in honor of Senior Citizens Day, breakfast, and a functional fitness class. Throughout the month, all units will host activities. The program in all locations concludes on October 27th at Casa Dercy Gonçalves, in Santa Cruz.

On October 8th, the Decentralized Assembly of the Municipal Council for the Defense of the Rights of the Elderly (COMDEPI-Rio) will be held, starting at 10 am, at the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ). The meeting will include a lecture on “Demography and Aging,” given by Professor Renato Veras, as well as a cultural presentation of the workshop “Traditional French Song,” led by Professor Ilma de Paula Moura Bastos.

The celebrations will also be present in the centers of the Active Life Project. Throughout the month of October, special classes will be held in different parts of the city, encouraging physical activity, integration, and socialization. Aimed at people aged 40 and over, the project offers free physical activities and contributes to the promotion of health, well-being, and more active aging.

According to data from the 2022 Census by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), the municipality of Rio de Janeiro has 1.249.334 people aged 60 or older, reinforcing the importance of public policies aimed at promoting the health, autonomy, social interaction, and quality of life of the elderly population.

 

PROGRAMME

 

1/10 – Chacrinha House | 9am
Lecture about Senior Citizens' Day, with breakfast and a functional fitness class.

 

1/10 – Rio Que Cuida – Baile Viver Bem | 14 PM to 18 PM
Municipal Club – Tijuca
Ballroom dancing, music and socializing, with a performance by the Aeroporto Band.

 

5/10 – Naná Sette Câmara House | 10am
Fun activity: 80s Dance Party.

 

6/10 – Casa Maria Haydée | 14:50 PM
Roundtable discussion about Senior Citizens' Day.

 

8/10 – Decentralized Assembly of COMDEPI-Rio | 10am
State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ)
Lecture “Demography and Aging”, with Professor Renato Veras, and cultural presentation of the workshop “Traditional French Song”, with Professor Ilma de Paula Moura Bastos.

 

8/10 – SuperAge House | 10am
Roundtable discussion: "Taking care of yourself is also prevention: nutrition, healthy habits, and women's health."

 

8/10 – Casa Clara Nunes | 14:50 PM
Dynamics: "The web of rights and affections".

 

13/10 – Casa Bibi Franklin Leal | 14pm
Roundtable discussion: "Bonds of affection: strengthening health and self-esteem in old age."

 

14/10 – Casa Lolita Rodrigues | 10:30 am
Interactive activity: "Coffee with memories".

 

10/19 – Casa Carmen Miranda | 13pm
Activity: "Memories that tell stories".

 

21/10 – Casa Padre Velloso | 9:20 AM
Roundtable discussion: "October for the best age – Living and aging well!"

 

October 27th – Dercy Gonçalves House | 10:30 AM
Interactive activity: "Our history, our strength".

 

Throughout the month – Active Life Project
Special classes held at different project centers in celebration of Senior Citizens Month.

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September 30th, 2026

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