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Maarit Hohteri

Good everyday life, good mood – exercising and meeting others at the events of the Week of Older People

General

The Day of Older People initiated by the Finnish Association for the Welfare of Older Adults is celebrated on Sunday, 6 October 2024. The day marks the beginning of the Week of Older People, which is celebrated from 6 to 13 October with the theme Good everyday life, good mood. Various events and activities for seniors all over Finland are arranged during the Week of Older People.  
Read more: Week of Older People 

City of Helsinki’s Sports Services organises three physical exercise events around the city during the Week of Older People. The events are free and open to all.  

Kaari Shopping Centre Mon 7 October from 10 am to 1 pm

On the second floor of the Kaari shopping centre, you can test grip strength, balance and work out at the pace of senior workout videos. In addition, there is walking technique guidance as well as a magnificent forest-themed wreath workshop organised by Hupsansaa ry. The event also offers information about sports opportunities in the nearby area. 

The forest wreath workshop offers forest scents, soundscapes and a fairy tale-like atmosphere! Craft wreaths that you can decorate with conifer branches, dry flowers and natural materials! You can hang a small wreath to decorate your home. The workshop is filled with the colours of the forest and atmospheric lights. With the decoration, you can delight yourself or give a gift to a friend! Welcome to create enchanting decorations

Schedule

  • Joint workout at the pace of a senior workout video (approx. 30 min) at 10 am, 11 am and 12 noon 
  • Forest-themed wreath workshop from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm, or while materials last (the first 50 accepted for the workshop) 
  • Walking technique guidance (approx. 15 min.) at 10.30 am, 11.30 am and 12.30 pm

Malmitalo Wed 9.10. from 10 am to 1 pm

Balancing, testing grip strength and working out together at Malmitalo. In addition, there will be guidance in Nordic walking and a wonderful Kukkabuffet workshop organized by Hupsansaa ry. The event also offers information about physical exercises opportunities in the nearby area, while DJ Rno keeps up the atmosphere with music throughout the event! 
 
The invigorating menu of the flower buffet workshop offers colourful cut flowers and lush decorations. Delight yourself with floral decorations or give a gift to a friend! The flower buffet always utilises seasonal flowers as well as waste flowers according to availability.

Schedule

  • Joint workout in the courtyard of Malmitalo (approx. 30 min., remember weather-appropriate clothing) at 10 am, 11 an and 12 noon
  • Flower buffet workshop from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm or while materials last (the first 50 are accepted for the workshop)
  • Guidance in Nordic walking in the yard of Malmitalo (approx. 15 min.) at 10.30 am, 11.30 am and 12.30 pm

Seniorisäpinät (Senior Shindig) at Liikuntamylly on Thu 10.10. from 9.30 am to 11.30 am

In honour of the Week of Older People, a dance-themed Seniorisäpinät event is arranged at Liikuntamylly. The participants enjoy the joy of dance and different dance styles at the pace of the amazing Step Up dance lessons. They can also test grip strength and challenge their balance. In honour of the Week of Older People, the Seniorisäpinät event at Liikuntamylly and Pirkkola is free of charge on week 41.

liikunta.hel.fi/seniorisapinat

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