I have been attending the CCI since 2018. I’ve done courses in theatre, circle dance, Pilates and yoga. And I love these activities! I’m so grateful to the Foundation for providing us with this quality of life.
Programme
Community Centre for the Elderly (CCI)
A centre offering free cultural workshops and physical activities for older people.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
Health and wellbeing for active older people
A centre offering a range of free cultural workshops and physical activities, which contribute to healthy ageing, the development of independence and community engagement. It is aimed at all older people who are in good health and fully independent.
Run in partnership with the Cultura Inglesa network of language schools, the programme offers an extensive programme of weekly workshops and classes at the school’s centres in Pinheiros and Paraisópolis. In 2025, the CCI offered an average of 10 free workshops per week and had 208 older people enrolled.
- Promotes social interaction and strengthens bonds
- Prevents social isolation
- Activities coordinated by specialists, specifically designed for older people
- Develops motor coordination, balance and muscle strength
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