MUTATION

SÉRIZIER MUST HAVE TAKEN THE PATH NEXT TO THE CHURCH, WHERE NOW A SCULPTURE NESTLES

(Place Souham)

• That work and trees soften the aridity of low-cost construction

• The same small space holds a medical testing site. A medical center is steps away...

...and a mosaic about a metro map

A father points his tennis racket as he explains the mosaic to his son. 

• Across the street is a café 

Le Père Fecto, 15 rue Jean Coly

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Serizier turned right on a street where now residences for seniors align

(Rue du Château des Rentiers)

• They are City-managed for retired or handicapped people with modest means 

One of four residences. There are seven in the district.

During the pandemic the caretaker disinfected floors and door handles three times a day and placed an antiseptic solution and paper towels in the entry, while the City distributed masks with filters. During a heat wave (in 2020) it distributed fans and bottles of water.

Free activities for residents include workshops in crafts and writing, yoga, a chorale, theater and dance. 

Caretaker and resident

"The residents are like my family," she said with tears in her eyes when an old man died.

The Mayor comes for Christmas. The caretaker is on his right. Next to them are members of the team. 

Posters at the entry : Left, excursions outside Paris, the fee based on income. Right, accompaniment for seniors who fear withdrawing cash from  ATM machines (the service is free and tips are forbidden). 

• A private residence for seniors was recently been built, with City support  

Photos novembre 2023

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At the crossroads, two sculptures and city-sponsored bikes  

(Place National)

The Mystery of the Body, bronze, by Léonardo Delfino, vers 1980

Seen from left and right: the work changes with the light.

Behind the bikes, rue du Château des Rentiers

•  Then a gym and swimming pool, * behind the building in the rear another gym and an African immigrants'shelter... **

* Free for seniors with modest incomes  

* * Another shelter is 10 minutes away. 

...and mini-gardens that the City financed and residents tend

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On the next street: 

(Rue Nationale)

• The "Family Allowance Fund," 
• Mohammed waiting to drive handicapped children,
• A "shared garden"
• At election times, political party announcements

  For the park across the street, please click and scroll down.

For American readers: In contrast to the U.S....

voting is on Sunday, polling sites are numerous, there is no gerrymandering, the government partially finances the parties and companies may not contribute, candidates are elected by direct popular vote and despite the recent establishment of a right-wing television station, there is no equivalent to the Murdoch empire.

Steps away, sites to...

 Aid in finding jobs with advice for interviews and gifts of donated clothing

  

142 boulevard Vincent Auriol 

Donate or receive supplies 

53 rue Clisson

Obtain accompaniment and practical help for the mentally handicapped

62-68 rue Jeanne d'Arc

Have an (excellent) lunch or coffee at a "solidarity restaurant" that is not run for profit, promotes insertion and provides a meeting-place for neighbors and associations. 

Corner rues Clisson / Jeanne d'Arc

Shelter African immigrants

 

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A panel invites you to discover

"the garden of the Say refinery,"

where we continue

Toward the end of rue du Château des Rentiers

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Next,

Parks replace an industrial site