Social Fair for older people "50 Plus" will be held from 18 to 23 December in Minsk in the Palace of Arts. Told reporters chairman of the Committee on Labor, Employment and Social Protection Joan R. Mingorispolkom, BelTA has learned.
"Trade Fair will be held in Minsk for the fourth time. It is very popular among older people. Last year it was visited by over 32 thousand. People. The main goal of the project - to convince people that the post-retirement life is just beginning. People who had gone on a holiday, should take an active part in the life of the city. And our task is to create conditions so that every pensioner had the opportunity to realize themselves, "- said Zhanna Romanovich.
Visitors will find a wide entertainment program. Thus, the opening day of the forum a celebration of couples who noted in 2014 50, 55 and 60 years of marriage. The program also includes a variety of creative workshops, presentation of the fitness clubs, gyms, health and fitness centers.
In general, the work activities are organized in four blocks: consulting and educational, consumer, medical care, recreation. Consultations will hold notaries, lawyers, employment services. People older than 50 years will be informed including the organization of business activities, help in finding a new job or part-time work. Traditionally, demand from visitors and specialist consultations. Also at the fair will be sold Belarusian goods with minimal margins.
In addition, the forum will present three social project: "The University of the Third Age," "Older old people" and a pilot project for the conclusion of contracts of life maintenance of a dependent "Rent."
As reported by Jeanne R., citizens of retirement age will be entitled to free transportation to the venue of the exhibition and back. Thus, upon presentation of pension card from 18 to 23 December for free, you can use the services of trams №№ 1, 3, 4, 6, 11 and buses №№ 19, 36, 100.
The organizers of the social fairs for older people are the Minsk City Executive Committee, Ministry of Trade and Exhibition Company "Expoforum".
Total in Minsk live almost 500 thousand. Beneficiaries of pensions and benefits. About 164 thousand. Retirees continue his career.