Aunela was bustling with activity at the opening – suggest a name for the new meeting place
The Aunela community centre in Hyrylä was filled with cheerful chatter on Tuesday 24 March, as the opening ceremony was held for the municipality’s new meeting place, which is open to everyone. There was no shortage of visitors, and plenty of enthusiastic ideas for activities emerged straight away.
The meeting place is open every Tuesday from 1 pm to 4 pm until mid-June at the Hyrylä community centre in Aunela (Jääkärinpolku 1, 04300 Tuusula). The local council provides coffee and juice – activities are shaped by visitors’ wishes and collaborative efforts.
– Lots of ideas came up on the very first day. We’ve got at least a short play, information on foot care and a short film about Tuusula in the pipeline. People have asked for the chance to make Easter cards and decorations next week, says community manager Katja Repo.
What should we call the meeting place?
We are inviting visitors and other residents of Tuusula to suggest a new name for the meeting place. The name should be approachable, reflect the low-threshold nature of the activities, and be understandable to non-native speakers as well. You can suggest a name in person or respond to the online survey via the link below. You can also let us know what sort of activities you would like to see at the venue.
– It’s great that people have found their way to Aunela. “Encounters between people of all ages and from diverse backgrounds are always rewarding,” says immigration coordinator Kristiina Illikainen. You can find more
information about Tuesday’s meeting place and programme in the council’s events calendar. We’ll also be sharing updates about the venue on social media.
The municipality’s inclusion team is responsible for running the meeting place, working in collaboration with local residents, municipal departments and organisations.
The community centre in Aunela offers a wide range of activities. Every Thursday, a language café for non-native speakers is held at Aunela, organised by the municipality’s integration services in collaboration with partner organisations.
For further information about the new meeting place: Community Manager Katja Repo, katja.repo@tuusula.fi, 040 314 3048
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