Senior Citizens Week will be celebrated from 6 to 12 October with the theme Happiness grows in community – Lycka växer i gemenskap.

Senior Citizens’ Week celebration on Wednesday, 8 October, starting at 12 noon 

The Tuusula Senior Citizens’ Week celebration is open to all senior citizens in Tuusula and is free of charge. The celebration, held at the Väinölä Community Centre (Kirkkotie 6, Tuusula), will feature inspiring speeches, lively flamenco dancing, moving drama and community singing. The keynote speech will be given by Irene Vuorisalo, Senior Citizens’ Representative for the Finnish Pensioners’ Association. The event will also feature greetings from the municipality of Tuusula and the parish.

Programme

Coffee served from 12 noon
Celebration from 1 p.m. to 2.45 p.m.

Welcome! Kalevi Piippo, Chair, Tuusula Association of the Finnish Pensioners’ Union
Greetings from the Municipality of Tuusula
Greetings from the
Parish of Tuusula Drama performance (Saarensola/Piira)
Speech: Irene Vuorisalo, Senior Citizens’
Ombudsman, Pensioners’ Union Flamenco Visions: a new kind of urban flamenco art
Community singing: Satumaa

The celebration is organised by the Tuusula Senior Citizens’ Council and the Tuusula branch of the Finnish Pensioners’ Association. 

There is a limited number of parking spaces in the courtyard of the Väinölä clubhouse, so carpooling is recommended whenever possible.

Moving together

• Senior Citizens' Weeks are coming up!
  Sisu walk on Thursday, 2 October, at Tekova Arena from 10 to 11.30 a.m.
  Sisu walks are safe regardless of the weather. The pace is relaxed and comfortable, and the background music puts you in a good mood with every step. At the same time, you can meet other walkers and enjoy the sense of community.

• Free trial of exercise groups
  for older people It is possible to try out exercise groups for older people free of charge. You can arrange a trial session in advance with exercise planner Sami Liehu by calling 040 314 2222 or sending an email to sami.liehu@tuusula.fi.

A varied programme in the living rooms of elderly people

The living rooms for older people are open to all seniors and are free meeting places.

• In Hyrylä on Monday, 6 October, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., chair exercises led by Sami Liehu.
  Mäntymäki, Luurikuja 1. Accessible venue.
• At Kellokoski on Tuesday, 7 October, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., a discussion on the theme of ageing gracefully.
  Kustaa Aadolf Hall, Koulutie 12. Accessible venue.
• Minna Alanko from Keusote will be visiting Jokela on Wednesday, 8 October, from 2 to 4 p.m.
  Ester Matilda Home, Konduktöörinkuja 2. Accessible premises.
• On Thursday, 9 October, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Herra Vee and Herra Jii will be performing live music at Kalliopohjantie.
  Kalliopohjantie 5 C
• In Riihikallio on Friday, 10 October, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., the theme will be mental well-being. Guest speaker: Sini-Maria Tuomivaara from Mieli ry.
  Restaurant Rumpu, Pellavamäentie 5. Accessible venue.

Museum activities

• On Aleksis Kivi Day, Friday 10 October at 10 a.m., a wreath-laying ceremony will be held at Tuusula Churchyard in honour of Aleksis Kivi Day and the traditional day of the Military Academy. Aleksis Kivi's death cottage will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Halosenniemi's new exhibition, "Far Away from the Land – In the Painter's Landscapes," celebrates the life and career of Pekka Halonen. September marked the 160th anniversary of Pekka Halonen's birth. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 12 noon to 5 p.m. The exhibition runs until 25 January. Guided tours for the public on Sundays at 1 p.m.
  Halosenniemi, Halosenniementie 4–6 (Rantatie)
• Erkkola's autumn exhibition Silkkisukkia, polkkatukkia (Silk Stockings, Bobbed Hair) highlights the lesser-known art of Martta Wendelin: urban culture, fashion and modern femininity. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 12 noon to 5 pm. The exhibition runs until 14 December. Guided tours for the public on Sundays at 3 pm.
  Artist's home Erkkola, Rantatie 25

Free admission to exhibitions with a Museum Card or Kaiku Card. 

What’s happening in libraries

• Guest author Olli Jalonen, Tuesday 7 October at 6–7 p.m. at Kellokoski Library
  Olli Jalonen, from Hämeenlinna, is one of Finland's best-known authors. He has won the Finlandia Prize for Literature twice, as well as several other literary awards. Admission to the event is free, no advance registration required. Coffee and tea will be served.
  Kellokoski Library, Kuntotaival 2 B
• IT guidance on Thursday, 9 October, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the main library Volunteers
  from the Lions Club Tuusula will provide guidance on using computers, tablets and smartphones. Free of charge, no advance registration required.
  Tuusula Main Library, Autoasemankatu 2
• Reading retreat on Aleksis Kivi Day, Friday 10 October, 6–8 p.m. at the main library
  The reading retreat offers a peaceful space to concentrate on reading without distractions. The library will provide a cup of hot drink and inspiring reading tips. Bring your woollen socks and a blanket and make yourself comfortable. The event is free of charge and no advance registration is required.
  Tuusula Main Library, Autoasemankatu 2

Public lectures

• Croatia – island hopping in the Adriatic Sea on Monday, 6 October, 6–7.30 p.m.
  Lecturer: travel journalist and teacher Pauli Lindström.
  Monio, Riihisali, Pataljoonantie 6
• The topic will be discussed on Tuesday, 7 October, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon.
  The lecturer will be Ari Haapanen from Keski-Uudenmaan Kuulo ry. Advance registration is requested.
  Jokela Adult Education Centre, Jokela House, Keskustie 20.
• Local history evening on Thursday, 9 October, from 6 to 7.30 p.m. Jaana Koskenranta, curator of
  the Tuusula Museum, will give a lecture on the local history of the Lahela-Ruotsinkylä area. Coffee will be served from 5.30 p.m.
  Juhlatalo Hyrylän torppa, Koskelantie 4

Enter ry’s free IT guidance

The Enter ry IT association for older people organises digital support for basic smartphone and computer skills in Hyrylä and Jokela. The guidance is free of charge and open to all seniors. The guides are older people who volunteer their time. 

• Personal guidance by appointment on 6 October from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  Book an appointment in advance by calling the college office on 040 314 3415 or 040 314 3418.
  Monio, Room D.102, Pataljoonantie 6

Parish programme

• Senior Citizens' Week Mass on Sunday, 12 October at 10 a.m. After
  the Mass, coffee and activities at the Tuusula Parish Centre.
  Tuusula Church, Kirkkotie 34, and Parish Centre, Rykmentintie 34, Tuusula

Happy upcoming Senior Citizens’ Day and Week! 

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