{"id":328883,"date":"2024-12-03T12:18:02","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T11:18:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/la-formula-de-la-alegria-de-la-residencia-virgen-de-gracia\/"},"modified":"2024-12-05T13:17:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T12:17:01","slug":"the-virgen-de-gracia-residences-formula-for-happiness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/en\/the-virgen-de-gracia-residences-formula-for-happiness\/","title":{"rendered":"The Virgen de Gracia Residence’s formula for happiness"},"content":{"protected":false,"blocks":[{"type":"heading","level":2,"text":"Villarreal\u2019s U16s maintain close ties with this emblematic centre for the elderly in Vila-real thanks to Endavant Igualtat"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Rosario Gonz\u00e1lez is one of the 120 people who live in the Virgen de Gracia retirement home in Vila-real. A centre for the elderly located a few metres from the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Like every morning, Rosario wakes up, along with the rest of the residents, with enthusiasm and energy to face a new day. The efforts of the hundred or so workers at the centre, dedicated to the care and attention of the elderly, make it much easier. At midday, as it is Monday, a bingo session is scheduled in which luck smiles on her and she wins a couple of gifts. \u201cLook what a beautiful bracelet I have won,\u201d she shares excitedly with her friends."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"It looks like it\u2019s going to be a great day. This afternoon is also special because \u2018the boys from Villarreal\u2019 are coming, as Rosario refers to the players from the Villarreal U16s (Cadete A), with whom they have monthly get-togethers thanks to the Endavant Igualtat initiative, promoted by the club so that teenage players from the academy can get to know other situations and not become isolated in the bubble that the world of football can sometimes become."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Shortly after lunch, Villarreal\u2019s young talents arrived, accompanied by members of the coaching staff who, together with the centre\u2019s psychologist, strive to create these intergenerational activities that provide necessary human values at all ages. After a first get-together between teenagers and seniors, in which they introduced themselves and forged the first bonds, this time it\u2019s time for a bit of fun. The session will be enlivened by games and activities of various kinds: bowling, balloons, balls and hoops. Small groups of players and adults will share each activity and get ready to have a good time."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"\u201cComing here enriches us a lot. After all, they are people who know a lot about life. They have a lot of experience and we try to learn from them.\u201d says Adri\u00e1n Viv\u00f3, a young forward. A boy from Vila-real who has been playing in the Villarreal CF youth academy all his life and knows the club\u2019s philosophy well. \u201cThis type of experience is unusual in the world of football. They teach us the way of life and many of the experiences they have,\u201d adds Viv\u00f3."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Rosario has been having fun in the balloon group and, by the end of the activity, she looked tremendously satisfied. \u201cIt is a tremendous joy for those of us who are here. I have two great-grandchildren who play football. The older one plays for Artana and the younger one, who is twelve, for La Vilavella. Being with the Villarreal boys inevitably reminds me of them,\u201d explains the excited resident, who highlights the benefits of this type of coexistence between the Villarreal teams and special centres: \u201cIt gives us a lot of vitality and joy to spend time with them. Everything is nicer when they come to see us.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Before having a snack, Rosario sincerely thanked Villarreal for their commitment to the Virgen de Gracia residence, a centre that maintains a close relationship with the Yellows thanks to the Endavant Igualtat initiative: \u201cVillarreal cares about the elderly and it\u2019s the best thing they can do. It gives life, joy and a lot of happiness.\u201d"},{"type":"video","kind":"iframe","url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PlN27DdG5hY?feature=oembed","poster":""}],"structured":{"summary":{"text":"Villarreal\u2019s U16s maintain close ties with this emblematic centre for the elderly in Vila-real thanks to Endavant Igualtat Rosario Gonz\u00e1lez is one of the 120 people who live in the Virgen de Gracia retirement home in Vila-real. A centre for the elderly located a few metres from the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. Like every morning, Rosario wakes up, along with the rest of the residents, with enthusiasm and energy to face a new day. The efforts of the hundred or so workers at the centre, dedicated to the care and attention of the elderly, make it much easier. At midday, as it is Monday, a bingo session is scheduled in which luck smiles on her and she wins a couple of gifts. \u201cLook what a beautiful bracelet I have won,\u201d she shares excitedly with her friends. It looks like it\u2019s going to be a great day. This afternoon is also special because \u2018the boys from Villarreal\u2019 are coming, as Rosario refers to the players from the Villarreal U16s (Cadete A), with whom they have monthly get-togethers thanks to the Endavant Igualtat initiative, promoted by the club so that teenage players from the academy can get to know other situations and not become isolated in the bubble that the world of football can sometimes become. Shortly after lunch, Villarreal\u2019s young talents arrived, accompanied by members of the coaching staff who, together with the centre\u2019s psychologist, strive to create these intergenerational activities that provide necessary human values at all ages. After a first get-together between teenagers and seniors, in which they introduced themselves and forged the first bonds, this time it\u2019s time for a bit of fun. The session will be enlivened by games and activities of various kinds: bowling, balloons, balls and hoops. Small groups of players and adults will share each activity and get ready to have a good time. \u201cComing here enriches us a lot. After all, they are people who know a lot about life. They have a lot of experience and we try to learn from them.\u201d says Adri\u00e1n Viv\u00f3, a young forward. A boy from Vila-real who has been playing in the Villarreal CF youth academy all his life and knows the club\u2019s philosophy well. \u201cThis type of experience is unusual in the world of football. They teach us the way of life and many of the experiences they have,\u201d adds Viv\u00f3. Rosario has been having fun in the balloon group and, by the end of the activity, she looked tremendously satisfied. \u201cIt is a tremendous joy for those of us who are here. I have two great-grandchildren who play football. The older one plays for Artana and the younger one, who is twelve, for La Vilavella. Being with the Villarreal boys inevitably reminds me of them,\u201d explains the excited resident, who highlights the benefits of this type of coexistence between the Villarreal teams and special centres: \u201cIt gives us a lot of vitality and joy to spend time with them. Everything is nicer when they come to see us.\u201d Before having a snack, Rosario sincerely thanked Villarreal for their commitment to the Virgen de Gracia residence, a centre that maintains a close relationship with the Yellows thanks to the Endavant Igualtat initiative: \u201cVillarreal cares about the elderly and it\u2019s the best thing they can do. 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The efforts of the hundred or so workers at the centre, dedicated to the care and attention of the elderly, make it much easier. At midday, as it is Monday, a bingo session is scheduled in which luck smiles on her and she wins a couple of gifts. \u201cLook what a beautiful bracelet I have won,\u201d she shares excitedly with her friends. It looks like it\u2019s going to be a great day. This afternoon is also special because \u2018the boys from Villarreal\u2019 are coming, as Rosario refers to the players from the Villarreal U16s (Cadete A), with whom they have monthly get-togethers thanks to the Endavant Igualtat initiative, promoted by the club so that teenage players from the academy can get to know other situations and not become isolated in the bubble that the world of football can sometimes become. Shortly after lunch, Villarreal\u2019s young talents arrived, accompanied by members of the coaching staff who, together with the centre\u2019s psychologist, strive to create these intergenerational activities that provide necessary human values at all ages. After a first get-together between teenagers and seniors, in which they introduced themselves and forged the first bonds, this time it\u2019s time for a bit of fun. The session will be enlivened by games and activities of various kinds: bowling, balloons, balls and hoops. Small groups of players and adults will share each activity and get ready to have a good time. \u201cComing here enriches us a lot. After all, they are people who know a lot about life. They have a lot of experience and we try to learn from them.\u201d says Adri\u00e1n Viv\u00f3, a young forward. A boy from Vila-real who has been playing in the Villarreal CF youth academy all his life and knows the club\u2019s philosophy well. \u201cThis type of experience is unusual in the world of football. They teach us the way of life and many of the experiences they have,\u201d adds Viv\u00f3. Rosario has been having fun in the balloon group and, by the end of the activity, she looked tremendously satisfied. \u201cIt is a tremendous joy for those of us who are here. I have two great-grandchildren who play football. The older one plays for Artana and the younger one, who is twelve, for La Vilavella. Being with the Villarreal boys inevitably reminds me of them,\u201d explains the excited resident, who highlights the benefits of this type of coexistence between the Villarreal teams and special centres: \u201cIt gives us a lot of vitality and joy to spend time with them. Everything is nicer when they come to see us.\u201d Before having a snack, Rosario sincerely thanked Villarreal for their commitment to the Virgen de Gracia residence, a centre that maintains a close relationship with the Yellows thanks to the Endavant Igualtat initiative: \u201cVillarreal cares about the elderly and it\u2019s the best thing they can do. It gives life, joy and a lot of happiness.\u201d","headings":[{"type":"heading","level":2,"text":"Villarreal\u2019s U16s maintain close ties with this emblematic centre for the elderly in Vila-real thanks to Endavant Igualtat"}],"texts":[{"type":"paragraph","text":"Rosario Gonz\u00e1lez is one of the 120 people who live in the Virgen de Gracia retirement home in Vila-real. A centre for the elderly located a few metres from the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Like every morning, Rosario wakes up, along with the rest of the residents, with enthusiasm and energy to face a new day. The efforts of the hundred or so workers at the centre, dedicated to the care and attention of the elderly, make it much easier. At midday, as it is Monday, a bingo session is scheduled in which luck smiles on her and she wins a couple of gifts. \u201cLook what a beautiful bracelet I have won,\u201d she shares excitedly with her friends."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"It looks like it\u2019s going to be a great day. This afternoon is also special because \u2018the boys from Villarreal\u2019 are coming, as Rosario refers to the players from the Villarreal U16s (Cadete A), with whom they have monthly get-togethers thanks to the Endavant Igualtat initiative, promoted by the club so that teenage players from the academy can get to know other situations and not become isolated in the bubble that the world of football can sometimes become."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Shortly after lunch, Villarreal\u2019s young talents arrived, accompanied by members of the coaching staff who, together with the centre\u2019s psychologist, strive to create these intergenerational activities that provide necessary human values at all ages. After a first get-together between teenagers and seniors, in which they introduced themselves and forged the first bonds, this time it\u2019s time for a bit of fun. The session will be enlivened by games and activities of various kinds: bowling, balloons, balls and hoops. Small groups of players and adults will share each activity and get ready to have a good time."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"\u201cComing here enriches us a lot. After all, they are people who know a lot about life. They have a lot of experience and we try to learn from them.\u201d says Adri\u00e1n Viv\u00f3, a young forward. A boy from Vila-real who has been playing in the Villarreal CF youth academy all his life and knows the club\u2019s philosophy well. \u201cThis type of experience is unusual in the world of football. They teach us the way of life and many of the experiences they have,\u201d adds Viv\u00f3."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Rosario has been having fun in the balloon group and, by the end of the activity, she looked tremendously satisfied. \u201cIt is a tremendous joy for those of us who are here. I have two great-grandchildren who play football. The older one plays for Artana and the younger one, who is twelve, for La Vilavella. Being with the Villarreal boys inevitably reminds me of them,\u201d explains the excited resident, who highlights the benefits of this type of coexistence between the Villarreal teams and special centres: \u201cIt gives us a lot of vitality and joy to spend time with them. Everything is nicer when they come to see us.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Before having a snack, Rosario sincerely thanked Villarreal for their commitment to the Virgen de Gracia residence, a centre that maintains a close relationship with the Yellows thanks to the Endavant Igualtat initiative: \u201cVillarreal cares about the elderly and it\u2019s the best thing they can do. 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This afternoon is also special because \u2018the boys from Villarreal\u2019 are coming, as Rosario refers to the players from the Villarreal U16s (Cadete A), with whom they have monthly get-togethers thanks to the Endavant Igualtat initiative, promoted by the club so that teenage players from the academy can get to know other situations and not become isolated in the bubble that the world of football can sometimes become."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Shortly after lunch, Villarreal\u2019s young talents arrived, accompanied by members of the coaching staff who, together with the centre\u2019s psychologist, strive to create these intergenerational activities that provide necessary human values at all ages. After a first get-together between teenagers and seniors, in which they introduced themselves and forged the first bonds, this time it\u2019s time for a bit of fun. The session will be enlivened by games and activities of various kinds: bowling, balloons, balls and hoops. 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Being with the Villarreal boys inevitably reminds me of them,\u201d explains the excited resident, who highlights the benefits of this type of coexistence between the Villarreal teams and special centres: \u201cIt gives us a lot of vitality and joy to spend time with them. Everything is nicer when they come to see us.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Before having a snack, Rosario sincerely thanked Villarreal for their commitment to the Virgen de Gracia residence, a centre that maintains a close relationship with the Yellows thanks to the Endavant Igualtat initiative: \u201cVillarreal cares about the elderly and it\u2019s the best thing they can do. 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At midday, as it is Monday, a bingo session is scheduled in which luck smiles on her and she wins a couple of gifts. \u201cLook what a beautiful bracelet I have won,\u201d she shares excitedly with her friends. It looks like it\u2019s going to be a great day. This afternoon is also special because \u2018the boys from Villarreal\u2019 are coming, as Rosario refers to the players from the Villarreal U16s (Cadete A), with whom they have monthly get-togethers thanks to the Endavant Igualtat initiative, promoted by the club so that teenage players from the academy can get to know other situations and not become isolated in the bubble that the world of football can sometimes become. Shortly after lunch, Villarreal\u2019s young talents arrived, accompanied by members of the coaching staff who, together with the centre\u2019s psychologist, strive to create these intergenerational activities that provide necessary human values at all ages. After a first get-together between teenagers and seniors, in which they introduced themselves and forged the first bonds, this time it\u2019s time for a bit of fun. The session will be enlivened by games and activities of various kinds: bowling, balloons, balls and hoops. Small groups of players and adults will share each activity and get ready to have a good time. \u201cComing here enriches us a lot. After all, they are people who know a lot about life. They have a lot of experience and we try to learn from them.\u201d says Adri\u00e1n Viv\u00f3, a young forward. A boy from Vila-real who has been playing in the Villarreal CF youth academy all his life and knows the club\u2019s philosophy well. \u201cThis type of experience is unusual in the world of football. They teach us the way of life and many of the experiences they have,\u201d adds Viv\u00f3. Rosario has been having fun in the balloon group and, by the end of the activity, she looked tremendously satisfied. \u201cIt is a tremendous joy for those of us who are here. I have two great-grandchildren who play football. The older one plays for Artana and the younger one, who is twelve, for La Vilavella. Being with the Villarreal boys inevitably reminds me of them,\u201d explains the excited resident, who highlights the benefits of this type of coexistence between the Villarreal teams and special centres: \u201cIt gives us a lot of vitality and joy to spend time with them. Everything is nicer when they come to see us.\u201d Before having a snack, Rosario sincerely thanked Villarreal for their commitment to the Virgen de Gracia residence, a centre that maintains a close relationship with the Yellows thanks to the Endavant Igualtat initiative: \u201cVillarreal cares about the elderly and it\u2019s the best thing they can do. 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At midday, as it is Monday, a bingo session is scheduled in which luck smiles on her and she wins a couple of gifts. \u201cLook what a beautiful bracelet I have won,\u201d she shares excitedly with her friends."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"It looks like it\u2019s going to be a great day. This afternoon is also special because \u2018the boys from Villarreal\u2019 are coming, as Rosario refers to the players from the Villarreal U16s (Cadete A), with whom they have monthly get-togethers thanks to the Endavant Igualtat initiative, promoted by the club so that teenage players from the academy can get to know other situations and not become isolated in the bubble that the world of football can sometimes become."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Shortly after lunch, Villarreal\u2019s young talents arrived, accompanied by members of the coaching staff who, together with the centre\u2019s psychologist, strive to create these intergenerational activities that provide necessary human values at all ages. After a first get-together between teenagers and seniors, in which they introduced themselves and forged the first bonds, this time it\u2019s time for a bit of fun. The session will be enlivened by games and activities of various kinds: bowling, balloons, balls and hoops. Small groups of players and adults will share each activity and get ready to have a good time."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"\u201cComing here enriches us a lot. After all, they are people who know a lot about life. They have a lot of experience and we try to learn from them.\u201d says Adri\u00e1n Viv\u00f3, a young forward. A boy from Vila-real who has been playing in the Villarreal CF youth academy all his life and knows the club\u2019s philosophy well. \u201cThis type of experience is unusual in the world of football. They teach us the way of life and many of the experiences they have,\u201d adds Viv\u00f3."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Rosario has been having fun in the balloon group and, by the end of the activity, she looked tremendously satisfied. \u201cIt is a tremendous joy for those of us who are here. I have two great-grandchildren who play football. The older one plays for Artana and the younger one, who is twelve, for La Vilavella. Being with the Villarreal boys inevitably reminds me of them,\u201d explains the excited resident, who highlights the benefits of this type of coexistence between the Villarreal teams and special centres: \u201cIt gives us a lot of vitality and joy to spend time with them. Everything is nicer when they come to see us.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Before having a snack, Rosario sincerely thanked Villarreal for their commitment to the Virgen de Gracia residence, a centre that maintains a close relationship with the Yellows thanks to the Endavant Igualtat initiative: \u201cVillarreal cares about the elderly and it\u2019s the best thing they can do. 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This afternoon is also special because \u2018the boys from Villarreal\u2019 are coming, as Rosario refers to the players from the Villarreal U16s (Cadete A), with whom they have monthly get-togethers thanks to the Endavant Igualtat initiative, promoted by the club so that teenage players from the academy can get to know other situations and not become isolated in the bubble that the world of football can sometimes become."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Shortly after lunch, Villarreal\u2019s young talents arrived, accompanied by members of the coaching staff who, together with the centre\u2019s psychologist, strive to create these intergenerational activities that provide necessary human values at all ages. After a first get-together between teenagers and seniors, in which they introduced themselves and forged the first bonds, this time it\u2019s time for a bit of fun. The session will be enlivened by games and activities of various kinds: bowling, balloons, balls and hoops. 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Being with the Villarreal boys inevitably reminds me of them,\u201d explains the excited resident, who highlights the benefits of this type of coexistence between the Villarreal teams and special centres: \u201cIt gives us a lot of vitality and joy to spend time with them. Everything is nicer when they come to see us.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Before having a snack, Rosario sincerely thanked Villarreal for their commitment to the Virgen de Gracia residence, a centre that maintains a close relationship with the Yellows thanks to the Endavant Igualtat initiative: \u201cVillarreal cares about the elderly and it\u2019s the best thing they can do. 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At midday, as it is Monday, a bingo session is scheduled in which luck smiles on her and she wins a couple of gifts. \u201cLook what a beautiful bracelet I have won,\u201d she shares excitedly with her friends. It looks like it\u2019s going to be a great day. This afternoon is also special because \u2018the boys from Villarreal\u2019 are coming, as Rosario refers to the players from the Villarreal U16s (Cadete A), with whom they have monthly get-togethers thanks to the Endavant Igualtat initiative, promoted by the club so that teenage players from the academy can get to know other situations and not become isolated in the bubble that the world of football can sometimes become. Shortly after lunch, Villarreal\u2019s young talents arrived, accompanied by members of the coaching staff who, together with the centre\u2019s psychologist, strive to create these intergenerational activities that provide necessary human values at all ages. After a first get-together between teenagers and seniors, in which they introduced themselves and forged the first bonds, this time it\u2019s time for a bit of fun. The session will be enlivened by games and activities of various kinds: bowling, balloons, balls and hoops. Small groups of players and adults will share each activity and get ready to have a good time. \u201cComing here enriches us a lot. After all, they are people who know a lot about life. They have a lot of experience and we try to learn from them.\u201d says Adri\u00e1n Viv\u00f3, a young forward. A boy from Vila-real who has been playing in the Villarreal CF youth academy all his life and knows the club\u2019s philosophy well. \u201cThis type of experience is unusual in the world of football. They teach us the way of life and many of the experiences they have,\u201d adds Viv\u00f3. Rosario has been having fun in the balloon group and, by the end of the activity, she looked tremendously satisfied. \u201cIt is a tremendous joy for those of us who are here. I have two great-grandchildren who play football. The older one plays for Artana and the younger one, who is twelve, for La Vilavella. Being with the Villarreal boys inevitably reminds me of them,\u201d explains the excited resident, who highlights the benefits of this type of coexistence between the Villarreal teams and special centres: \u201cIt gives us a lot of vitality and joy to spend time with them. Everything is nicer when they come to see us.\u201d Before having a snack, Rosario sincerely thanked Villarreal for their commitment to the Virgen de Gracia residence, a centre that maintains a close relationship with the Yellows thanks to the Endavant Igualtat initiative: \u201cVillarreal cares about the elderly and it\u2019s the best thing they can do. 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