Aules Sènior de Mataró

Lifelong learning for older adults

Aules Sènior de Mataró is a university extension association based in Mataró, Barcelona province, offering lifelong learning for older adults. It describes itself as a pioneer in this field in Catalonia. Its 45th anniversary was marked with an event at Teatre Monumental attended by more than 250 people.

Courses, lectures, and cultural activities

The association organizes an ongoing program of educational and cultural activities, including:

• Courses
• Lectures
• Cultural outings
• Workshops, including drawing and painting, with students’ work shown in public exhibitions
• Other cultural and participatory activities

Its calendar and website news share details about upcoming programs and past lectures on topics such as music, history, pre-Columbian archaeology, and contemporary politics.

Partnerships and advocacy

The association has signed an agreement with TecnoCampus Mataró-Maresme to develop educational activities for older adults. It also supports initiatives from the Consell de la Gent Gran de Catalunya, including a manifesto against the abuse of older people.

Location and contact

Address: Carrer d’en Palau, 18, 3rd floor, 08301 Mataró. Public hours are Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Phone: 93 790 80 92. Email: auleseniormat@hotmail.com. The association is also on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube.