Pétanque Matches Combat Senior Isolation

Volunteers from the Service Civique Solidarité Seniors will host a picnic and pétanque day in Dijon on April 20. The event aims to unite younger and older residents for conversation and games.

Event details

The gathering begins at 12:30 with a shared picnic. After lunch, participants will move to pétanque play at the municipal boulodrome.

The covered boulodrome is located at 21 rue Léon Mauris. The City of Dijon provides the venue for the day.

Equipment and partners

The Comité Départemental de Pétanque de la Côte-d’Or supplies playing equipment. Unis-Cité and the Maison d’Éducation Populaire L’Archipel co-organize the initiative.

The programme ties into the European Day of Intergenerational Solidarity on April 29. The activity will highlight volunteer home visits and local animation offers.

Purpose and community impact

The initiative promotes social cohesion and values youth engagement. It also seeks to reduce the isolation of older adults.

Pétanque matches combat senior isolation by creating shared moments and friendly exchanges. Volunteers are actively preparing activities and inviting local participants.

About Service Civique Solidarité Seniors

The scheme began in March 2021 under the ministry responsible for autonomy and the youth engagement secretariat. It brings together national actors working on ageing and volunteering.

• Key partners include Unis-Cité, Monalisa, Croix-Rouge française, Petits Frères des Pauvres, Groupe SOS seniors, and Fehap.
• Initial backing came from Malakoff Humanis. Agirc-Arrco now oversees the programme.

Programme results

The initiative has mobilised thousands of young volunteers over six years. It reports extensive outreach to older people across mainland and overseas territories.

The April 20 picnic and pétanque day will showcase how small, local actions strengthen ties. For practical details and updates, visit Filmogaz.com.