Centro de Convívio, the senior social centre, is one of the social welfare facilities of Obra das Mães which provide services to the elderly. The centre opened in September 1999 and its visitors consist exclusively of Macao residents at the age of fifty-five or above. The centre operates throughout the day, giving seniors a place to do sports and recreational activities. The centre also organizes events and activities for its visitors, in order to fill their leisure time and give them fulfillment.