Miguel Hernández, Federico García Lorca, Pablo Neruda, Carmen Martí, have been some of the authors read and worked by this group of reading, in addition, chronicles of the locality belonging to writers of contemporary times to the participants.
During the course of the workshop, they have also met with authors who, after reading their work, have been able to share experiences, feelings and recreations of their works with readers.
The Easy Reading Club, programmed by the Councils of Social Services, Culture and Education of the City of Torre-Pacheco, emerges as a further step after the completion of a literacy workshop, and with the aim of growing and providing language tools, People with concerns that at the time did not have normal access to education.
Those who throughout their lives have not had the opportunity, nor the instruments, to access the reading and now, in addition to time, have the opportunity.
Mental activity is essential to maintain intellectual functions in the elderly, and reading is a protective measure of the mental well-being of the elderly, as it decreases their levels of stress, fights feelings of anxiety, anxiety, nervousness or loneliness, and prevents Cognitive impairment.
Elena Paredes, teacher and member of the Municipal Public Library team, has been the promoter of the Club, who has selected books for classical and contemporary literature, specially adapted for easy reading.
A total of 20 majors, during 8 months, have held a weekly meeting of approximately one hour in the Municipal Public Library of Torre-Pacheco.
A playful activity, which has succeeded in arousing the passion for reading, developing and allowing to bring instruments and tools to the participants.
With reading as the main axis, to share feelings, thoughts, life experiences, to approach the culture in a stimulating way and full of pleasant sensations, in playful and relaxed encounters;
The participants in the project, have been immersed in stories, situations and have developed their creativity and imagination.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Torre Pacheco