The Points of Information and Attention to Women (PIAD) are organizing a series of activities this fall aimed at women who live, work or study in Barcelona. These events, which include workshops, talks and training pills, aim to promote women’s well-being, self-knowledge and participation in different areas. Below are some of the most outstanding activities that will take place in different districts of the city.
Activities prepared by the Piad
The PIAD of L’Eixample proposes a wide variety of activities. On Monday, November 4, will take place the pill entitled “Look and portrait: participatory photography as a tool for feminist expression”. This workshop will be held at the Civic Center Ateneu Fort Pienc from 18:00 to 20:00. It will coincide with the opening of an exhibition of photographs taken by women in the same space.
On Wednesday, November 6, from 17:00 to 18:30 h, at the Espacio de Personas Mayores Montserrat Olivella, will be developed the pill “Building memory for older women”. It is an activity that will be held first on October 28, from 10:00 to 12:00 h, at the same place.
In addition, on Monday, November 11, a laughter therapy session will be held under the title “Laughter therapy, the power of our laughter” in the Transformadors Building. It is aimed at seniors. This same pill will be offered again on November 19 at the Casal de Barrio Espai 210 for women of all ages.
Piad Sant Martí
The Piad de Sant Martí also has a varied offer of activities for this fall. On Wednesday, October 30, from 11:00 to 13:00 h, will be taught the pill “Yoga for personal and collective care” in the Casal de Barrio Maresme. This activity seeks to connect women through a practice that promotes both individual and collective well-being.
On Thursday, October 31, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, the activity “Mapping women and neighborhood” will take place at the Casal de Barrio La Palmera. This session is part of the cycle “In the neighborhood we take care of ourselves” and aims to explore the spaces that women inhabit in their neighborhood, reflecting on how they visualize the environment they want and highlighting the prejudices and stereotypes they face. The activity will adopt a feminist perspective, focusing on issues such as care, health and community support networks.
On Wednesday, December 11, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm, an “Expressive Movement: alternatives to stress and anxiety” pill will be offered at the Casal de Barrio Maresme. This activity will focus on the use of the body as a tool to relieve tensions.
Piad Horta-Guinardó
The PIAD of Horta-Guinardó presents several activities focused on the emotional and physical well-being of women. On Thursday, October 24 will be held the pill “Body and emotional tools to strengthen the maternal-filial bond” from 18:30 to 20:30 h in the Casal de Barrio Can Travi.
On Thursday, November 7, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, the talk “Pleasure and enjoyment beyond menopause” will take place at Casal Font d’en Fargues. The intention is to talk about how women can continue to enjoy their bodies after menopause. In addition, on Friday, November 8, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, at the Casal de Personas Mayores de Horta, there will be a talk on “Impacts of patriarchy on mental health throughout history”.
Gràcia
In Gràcia, the activities will focus on the power of the body and laughter as wellness tools. On Wednesday, December 4, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, at the Civic Center El Coll-La Bruguera, the pill “Community Dance: body, dance and joy” will be taught. The activity is open to women of all ages and physical conditions.
On Friday, December 13, from 17:00 to 18:30 h, at the Casal de Personas Mayores Penitents, a laughter therapy session will be offered for women over 55 years old.
Other districts
PIAD Sants-Montjuïc also has interesting proposals, such as the talk “Witches: the alchemy of women”, which will take place on Tuesday, October 8 from 18:00 to 19:30 h at the Civic Center Font de la Guatlla, or the mindfulness pill on Tuesday, November 19, focused on reducing stress and anxiety.
In Ciutat Vella, on Wednesday, October 16, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, at the Drassanes Civic Center, will be offered the pill “The biopsychophysical self-care”, which addresses the overall welfare of women.
Finally, the PIAD of Sarrià-Sant Gervasi proposes a talk on “Nonviolent Communication” on Friday, November 8, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, at the Civic Center Casa Orlandai.
These activities, organized by the different PIADs, offer a space for self-knowledge, physical and emotional well-being, and women’s empowerment.
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