in Skolimów, thanks to subsidies from the Ministry of Culture and Art, has been thriving for nearly 100 years. The building was built in 1927 on the initiative of the Association of Polish Stage Artists and provides care to stars who, after reaching retirement age, do not want to live alone or need care. Many people’s favorites lived under the roof of the institution, including , Irena Santor, Roman Kłosowski, or . Today, you can still meet many respected personalities from the world of culture and art there.
This is how the residents of the House of Artists in Skolimów live. How much is a monthly stay?
Each resident receives a single room. He can arrange it himself, using private furniture, souvenirs and decorations. Larger rooms and even small apartments, which usually consist of two spacious rooms, have also been prepared for married couples. What’s more, the building also houses a hospital and a hospice, so that in the event of a sudden deterioration of health, quick medical assistance is provided. According to , in 2022 the cost of staying in Skolimów was about PLN 6,750 per month.
These stars live in Skolimów. How old is the youngest resident?
Currently, many stars of stage, cinema and television still live in the House of Veteran Artists of Polish Stages. Among them there are e.g. Barbara Pietkiewicz-Kraśko, a popular television producer and screenwriter, and 91-year-old Marlena Milwiw. An actor known from “Hi, Tereska” or “Pitbull”, Andrzej Szopa, also decided to stay in the facility. Due to the fact that he is partially paralyzed and moves in a wheelchair, he requires constant care and help from third parties.
Halina Kowalska, considered one of the most beautiful actresses of the People’s Republic of Poland, as well as actress Zofia Kucówna and ballerina Ryszard Gozdowska, who were volunteers in Skolimów for many years, also found their place there. At the moment, the youngest resident of the guesthouse is actress Anna Majcher, who will be 61 in 2023.
Source: Gazeta
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