Day Centre

Category: Culture and Entertainment > Community Centre

District: Lisboa > Loures > Santo Antão e São Julião do Tojal > Bairro Courelas do Rego

Location

The Day Centre is located in the Bairro Courelas do Rego, a predominantly residential area within the parish of Santo Antão and São Julião do Tojal, in the municipality of Loures. This area reflects the essence of a local community, with a daily life marked by tranquility and closeness among its inhabitants.

The environment is characteristic of an integrated urban development, with the simplicity and functionality that sustain the daily lives of the population. Its position allows for an observation of an authentic segment of local life, far from the more conventional tourist routes, offering a genuine perspective on the urban and social fabric of this part of the Loures municipality.

A Space for Meeting and Sharing

Although not a tourist attraction in the traditional sense, this Day Centre plays a fundamental role in the life of the community. It represents a vital meeting point for the senior population of Bairro Courelas do Rego and its surroundings. It is a space where older generations gather, share experiences, and maintain essential social ties, actively contributing to community cohesion.

Its existence symbolizes the care and attention that the locality dedicates to its elderly, functioning as a pillar of social support. For those who observe the dynamics of a Portuguese parish, the Day Centre is a living example of how communities promote the well-being and integration of their more experienced members, in a continuous manifestation of local life and solidarity.

The Value of Local Conviviality

The Courelas do Rego Day Centre is, first and foremost, a testament to the human and social heritage of Santo Antão and São Julião do Tojal. Without grand historical constructions or lush landscapes, its value lies in its ability to gather and keep active a significant part of the population, fostering conviviality and the sharing of knowledge.

This place offers a perspective on Portuguese daily life, where the value of human interaction and mutual support are evident. It is a space where the vitality of the community is manifested discreetly, yet profoundly, allowing for a more subtle appreciation of local culture and the way of life of a parish in the Loures municipality.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt