The town of Argelès-sur-Mer is launching its annual municipal campaign for breast cancer awareness and screening, featuring community events ranging from night illuminations to athletic fundraisers, according to the municipal administration (Argelès-sur-Mer Town Hall).
Illuminating the Town Hall and Launching Community Action
For the month-long initiative, the municipal administration of Argelès-sur-Mer has scheduled the town hall facade to glow pink at nightfall. Local organizations have planned a series of sports sessions, cultural tours, and musical performances to educate the public and support breast cancer prevention (Argelès-sur-Mer Town Hall).
Zumba Session at Valmy Public Hall
Zumba RoseFit Fusion Argelès is hosting a one-hour zumba class led by Aïcha on Monday, October 5, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM. The session takes place at the Valmy public hall and costs €5 for non-members, with beginners welcome (Argelès-sur-Mer Town Hall).
Solidarity Hike and Trail Run at Valmy Municipal Park
On Saturday, October 10, the Argeles Nature Trail association is organizing a morning of sports events at the Valmy municipal park to benefit the Collectif Triplettes Roses. The hike starts at 9:30 AM and the run begins at 10:00 AM, following a round-trip route between Valmy and the Saint-Laurent chapel. On-site registration is €10, which includes a traditional country buffet at the finish line (Argelès-sur-Mer Town Hall).
Bake Sales and Choir Performances by Happy Days
The Happy Days association has scheduled multiple community events across three Saturdays in October. On October 10, 17, and 24, volunteers will host a bake sale in front of the Retirada Museum starting at 9:00 AM, followed by a line-dancing demonstration at 10:00 AM in front of the village pharmacy, and a joint choral performance by Happy Days and Canta Marenda at 11:15 AM (Argelès-sur-Mer Town Hall).
Multilingual Beach Tour and Fitness Workshop by Hisp’Art
The Hisp’Art association is organizing a multilingual community day on Sunday, October 11. The schedule begins at 10:00 AM with a participant welcome coffee, followed by a 30-minute fitness warmup and a guided walking tour of the beach’s Urb’Art panels from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Guides will conduct the tour in French, Spanish, English, Catalan, and sign language. A musical food tasting featuring sweet and savory dishes from various countries will run from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM near the beach promenade, followed by wellness and painting workshops until 3:30 PM. Participation costs €6, and advance reservations are required due to limited space (Argelès-sur-Mer Town Hall).
Albères Cycling Club Tour
The Vélo Club des Albères is hosting a charity bike ride around the village on Sunday, October 11. Participants can register starting at 8:30 AM in front of the Marianne Gallery, with the cycling tour departing at 9:30 AM (Argelès-sur-Mer Town Hall).
Home Sport Health Week of Physical Activity
The Maison Sport Santé association in Argelès-sur-Mer is offering a series of instructor-led fitness classes, encouraging participants to wear a touch of pink. The schedule features a pink walk with Gabriel on Monday, October 12, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM; Pilates with Morgane on Tuesday, October 13, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM; yoga with Laëtitia on Wednesday, October 14, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM; and Pilates with Ludovic on Thursday, October 15, from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. All classes operate on a free-donation basis, with proceeds going directly to the Ligue contre le cancer – Pyrénées-Orientales (Argelès-sur-Mer Town Hall).
Frequently Asked Questions About the Argelès-sur-Mer Campaign
Where do the donations collected during the fitness week go?
All donations collected during the Maison Sport Santé classes go directly to the Ligue contre le cancer – Pyrénées-Orientales (Argelès-sur-Mer Town Hall).
How much does it cost to join the Hisp’Art multilingual event?
The event has a single entry price of €6, excluding food and drink consummations, and requires advance reservation due to limited capacity (Argelès-sur-Mer Town Hall).
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