Older People’s Week will be held from 5 to 11 October 2026, with the theme ‘Everyday Encounters – Möten i vardagen’
Senior Citizens’ Day, launched by the Central Union for Senior Citizens’ Work, has been celebrated on the first Sunday in October since 1954. Senior Citizens’ Day marks the start of Senior Citizens’ Week, the theme of which this year is ‘Everyday Encounters – Möten i vardagen’. A wide range of events will be held in Tuusula throughout the week, and on Thursday 8 October, celebrations will take place in Juhlatalo Hyrylän Torppa.
Senior Citizens’ Week celebration on Thursday 8 October, starting at 12 noon
The Tuusula Senior Citizens’ Week celebration is an event open to all older residents of Tuusula and is free of charge. The event, held at Juhlatalo Hyrylän Torppa (Koskelantie 4, 04300 Tuusula) will feature inspiring speeches, atmospheric musical performances, a surprise programme and communal singing. The keynote speech will be given by Elisa Virkola, an expert from the Office of the Ombudsman for the Elderly. Greetings from Tuusula Municipality and the parish will also be delivered at the event.
Coffee will be served from 12.00
The celebration will take place from 13.00 to 14.45
There are a limited number of parking spaces in the courtyard of the Juhlatalo Hyrylän Torppa, so we recommend car-sharing.
The Senior Citizens’ Week celebrations are organised by the Tuusula Council for Older People and the Tuusula Pensioners’ Association.
Let’s get moving together
Sisu Walk on Monday 5 October, 10.00–11.30 at
Tekova Arena. The Sisu Walk is safe whatever the weather. It’s a relaxed and enjoyable way to get some exercise, and the music playing in the background adds a great atmosphere to every step. At the same time, you can meet other walkers and enjoy the sense of community. Free entry – everyone’s welcome!
Free trial
of exercise groups for older people You can come along to the exercise groups for older people to try out the activities free of charge. You can arrange a trial session in advance with exercise planner Sami Liehu by telephone on 040 314 2222 or by email at sami.liehu@tuusula.fi. Welcome!
A varied programme of activities in the senior citizens’ day centres
The living rooms for older people are meeting places that are open to all senior citizens and free of charge.
- Chair exercises in Hyrylä on Monday 5 October, 1 pm–3 pm, led by exercise planner Sami Liehu
Mäntymäki, Luurikuja 1. Accessible venue. - Autumn crafts and games at Kellokoski on Tuesday 6 October, 1 pm–3 pm, in the hall at the
Kustaa Aadolf Home, Koulutie 12. The venue is accessible. - In Jokela on Wednesday 7 October, 2.00–4.00 pm: a visit by Keski-Uudenmaan Kuulo ry to the
Ester Matilda care home, Konduktöörinkuja 2. The venue is accessible. - Autumn crafts and games
at Kalliopohja on Thursday 8 October, 1 pm–3 pm, Kalliopohjantie 5 C - In Riihikallio on Friday 9 October, 1 pm–3 pm: Everyday encounters – what brightens up your day?
Restaurant Rumpu, Pellavamäentie 5. Accessible venue.
The museum’s activities
- On Friday 9 October, Aleksis Kivi will be commemorated with a wreath-laying ceremony at Tuusula Churchyard.
To mark Aleksis Kivi Day on 10 October, the cottage where he died will be open on Friday from 10.00 to 15.00 and on Saturday from 12.00 to 17.00. - Exhibition at Halosenniemi: ‘Sacred Nature – From Pekka Halonen’s Paintings to Contemporary Art
’. Halosenniemi is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 12 noon–5 pm. - The exhibition ‘Literally Speaking – A Dialogue
between Language and the Visual Arts’ at Erkkola is open from Wednesday to Sunday, 12 noon to 5 pm. - Exhibitions at the Lotta Museum: ‘Lotta Svärd – Builders of the Future’, ‘The Unknown Lotta’ and ‘Years of Danger – Between
War and Peace’. The Lotta Museum is open from Tuesday to Friday from 10.00 to 17.00 and from Saturday to Sunday from 11.00 to 17.00. Guided tours for the public take place on Saturdays at 2 pm.
Free entry to museums with the Museum Card and the Kaiku Card; reduced admission for pensioners.
What’s on at the libraries
- The Tuusula Main Library’s book club will meet on Tuesday 6 October from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm in the Einari meeting room. The book for October is Anna Isola’s *Yön oppimäärä*. Free admission – everyone is welcome!
- The Jokela Library book club meets on Wednesday 7 October in the library’s reading room. October’s book is Hermann Hesse’s *Narcissus and Goldmund*. Admission is free – everyone is welcome!
- IT guidance on Thursday 8 October, 5–6 pm, at Tuusula Main Library
. Volunteers from the Tuusula Lions Club will provide guidance on using computers, tablets and smartphones. Free of charge; no advance booking required.
Public lectures
- ‘What should I do if…?’ – a discussion event on everyday safety on Tuesday 6 October from 4.00 pm to 6.30 pm at the Monio Cultural Centre (Monttu). The programme includes discussions, workshops and a talk on safe internet use. Free entry – everyone is welcome!
- Salzburg and the Wachau – Mozart’s music and apricot liqueur: a talk on Tuesday 6 October from 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm at the Monio Cultural Centre (Riihisali). The lecture will be given by travel journalist Pauli Lindström. Free admission – everyone is welcome!
- The importance of engaging in the arts: Thursday 8 October, 6–8 pm, at the Monio Cultural Centre (Monttu)
. Young artists who have graduated from the School of Visual Arts will talk about their art, followed by a panel discussion.
To register or for further information: tuusula.fi/opisto, 040 314 3415 or 040 314 3418. - ‘The Unknown President: Lauri Relander’ on Wednesday 7 October, 6.00–7.30 pm, at Jokela Adult Education Centre, in the Jokela-talo hall. The lecture will be given by Martti Turtola. Free admission – everyone is welcome!
Parish programme
- The service for Senior Citizens’ Week will take place on Sunday 11 October at 10.00 at Tuusula Church, Kirkkotie 34. After the service, there will be a celebratory coffee reception and a programme of events at the Tuusula Parish Centre, Rykmentintie 34. The programme will include, amongst other things, a performance by circus artist Pauliina Koskinen. Transport to the service is available; please register by 1 October by calling 09 875 960.
- The parish’s group activities – including the ‘Hyvän Tuulen Tupa’ and ‘Kiva nähdä’ groups – will reflect the theme of Senior Citizens’ Week: ‘Everyday Encounters’. For further information, visit tuusulanseurakunta.fi(switch to another service) or contact Deacon Siru Luoto on 040 766 4487.
Find out more about the events taking place during Senior Citizens’ Week and discover other things to do in the Tuusula events calendar.
Happy upcoming Senior Citizens’ Day and Week – may everyone enjoy meaningful encounters in their everyday lives!
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