Important update: the schedule linking the 43rd Encontro da Feliz Idade to Poços de Caldas from September 23 to 27 is not a 2026 program. The Poços de Caldas city events page still displays that listing, but the event organizer’s own official archive confirms that the 43rd gathering took place from September 23 to 27, 2019, in Poços de Caldas. For 2026, the organizer lists the next event as the 53rd Encontro da Feliz Idade, in Olímpia, São Paulo, from September 28 to October 2, 2026.
This changes the planning for anyone who recently found the municipal page through search. The current official sources reviewed do not support treating Cenacon, Poços de Caldas, and September 23–27 as the venue and dates of the event in 2026.
Why the September 23–27 Poços de Caldas schedule still appears in search
The Poços de Caldas city events calendar contains an item titled “Encontro da Feliz Idade,” with dates from September 23 to 27, venue Cenacon, and the label “43rd Encontro.” The issue is that the page contains historical listings and does not identify this item as a specific 2026 publication.
The decisive confirmation comes from the official Encontro da Feliz Idade video archive: it identifies the 43rd event as having taken place on September 23–27, 2019, in Poços de Caldas, Minas Gerais. The same archive shows later editions, including the 49th event in Poços de Caldas on September 23–27, 2024, and the 50th event in Aparecida in March 2025. The numbering therefore also makes clear that “43rd” does not correspond to 2026.
What is confirmed for 2026
| Information | Old listing found online | Current official information for 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Edition | 43rd Encontro da Feliz Idade | 53rd Encontro da Feliz Idade |
| City | Poços de Caldas, MG | Olímpia, SP |
| Dates | September 23–27 | September 28 to October 2, 2026 |
| Venue information | Cenacon | The organizer centralizes reception at Hotel Thermas de Olímpia Resort and lists partner hotels |
| Status | Historical 2019 listing | Next event announced by the organizer |
The official 53rd event page confirms Olímpia and the September 28 to October 2, 2026 period. The program page is also identified with the 53rd edition and the same dates.
How to participate in the 2026 event
According to the official registration page, the fee for the 53rd Encontro da Feliz Idade is R$550.00. Registration includes a bag, T-shirt, badge, and program. The page lists full payment through the event date and also shows installment plans with due dates before the gathering.
Material pickup is scheduled for September 28, 2026, throughout the day at Hotel Thermas de Olímpia Resort, or at the participant’s hotel if all payments have already been settled. Because payment options and deadlines may change, confirm registration status directly on the official website before paying or traveling.
On its About page, the organizer says the event is open to people who are physically healthy enough to participate and who see themselves as part of the senior-age community. In that description, the website does not state a general numeric minimum age.
Accommodation and what the registration fee does not include
The organizer lists partner hotels for September 28 to October 2. The official lodging information states arrival on Monday, September 28, with dinner, and departure on Friday, October 2, with breakfast and lunch. The four-night packages advertised on the website include three tickets to Thermas dos Laranjais.
The R$550.00 event registration fee is not included in the hotel rates. Anyone comparing costs should therefore separate at least two components: event registration and accommodation. Transportation to Olímpia, personal expenses, and other services should be checked according to the hotel or travel agency selected.
Practical date-by-date guide
| Date | What to consider | Information status |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23–27 | Do not plan a 2026 trip to Cenacon for the “43rd Encontro” based on the municipal page. Those dates belong to the historical 2019 listing. | Corrected by the event’s official archive |
| Sep 28, Monday | The 53rd Encontro begins in Olímpia. Reception and material pickup take place at Hotel Thermas de Olímpia Resort throughout the day. The hotel information lists arrival with dinner. | Confirmed by the organizer |
| Sep 29, Tuesday | Full event day. Check the official program page for specific times and activities. | Dates confirmed; detailed schedule should be checked in the official program |
| Sep 30, Wednesday | Full event day. Reconfirm times, activity locations, and any updates published by the organizer. | Dates confirmed; details subject to the official program |
| Oct 1, Thursday | Full event day. Use the official program as the final reference for shows, dances, talks, and other activities. | Dates confirmed; details subject to the official program |
| Oct 2, Friday | Final day of the 53rd Encontro. The hotel information lists departure with breakfast and lunch. | Confirmed by the organizer |
What to confirm before leaving home
- City and edition: for 2026, the current official reference is the 53rd event in Olímpia, not the 43rd in Poços de Caldas.
- Registration: confirm availability, payment method, and settlement directly with the organizer.
- Accommodation: verify the hotel, room type, included meals, and check-in/check-out policy.
- Daily program: check the official page shortly before traveling, especially for exact times and internal venues.
- Transportation: confirm how you will reach Olímpia and, if traveling with a group, which agency or tour operator is responsible for transportation.
In summary
The “43rd Encontro da Feliz Idade in Poços de Caldas, September 23–27” is a 2019 record that remains accessible on the municipal events page, not a confirmed 2026 schedule. Anyone planning to attend the Encontro da Feliz Idade this year should use the 53rd event in Olímpia, São Paulo, from September 28 to October 2, 2026 as the current reference and confirm registration, accommodation, and activity times on the official website before traveling.
