Open activities

Unless otherwise stated, held at Kumppanuustalo (Kirjastokatu 1) in Group Rooms 101 and 103, and at Lintukoto (Eeronkuja 5).

Monday
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Games group, Group Room 103
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Discussion group, Group Room 103
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Vitality for the week (odd weeks), Lintukoto (Room Joutsen)
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Photos from the camera, Group Room 103 (starting Oct 12)
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Digijelppi digital support, Group Room 101

Tuesday
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Crafts group, Group Room 103
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM Crafts and manual skills (odd weeks), Group Room 101, view the separate programme

Wednesday
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Games group, Group Room 103
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM KulttuuriTreffit culture events (even weeks), varying locations, view the separate programme

Thursday
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Men’s and women’s discussion groups, Lintukoto (men in the group work room, women in the cafeteria)
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PysäkkiHetki, Group Room 103, view the separate programme
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Games group, Group Room 101

Group Room 101, Kumppanuustalo (address: Kirjastokatu 1)

Twice a month on Tuesdays from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Autumn programme:

• 8.9. Manual skills: Tunisian crochet
• 22.9. Crafts: button art
• 6.10. Manual skills: naalbinding
• 20.10. Crafts: cardboard art
• 3.11. Manual skills: knitting sock heels
• 24.11. Crafts: wreath
• 1.12. Manual skills: granny squares
• 8.12. Crafts: Christmas

KulttuuriTreffit: activities open to everyone involving culture every other Wednesday from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

October
Oct 7 Skogster Museum: His Story and How It Was Made
Oct 21 Hämeenlinna City Library, programme to be specified later

November
Nov 4 Remote culture at Kumppanuustalo, programme to be specified later
Nov 18 Destination to be confirmed later

December
Dec 2 Remote culture at Kumppanuustalo, programme to be specified later
Dec 16 Christmas at Palander House

Register at least a week before the event:
Volunteer Coordinator Hanna-Leena Rajamäki
hanna-leena.rajamaki@hameenlinna.fi / tel. 050 463 6006

HupiKlupi: Quizzes, games, music, and other entertainment once a month. At Kumppanuustalo, Group Room 103 on Wednesdays Oct 28 and Nov 25 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

• 28.10. Pysäkki Autumn Bingo
• 25.11. MusaKlupi

On Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, PysäkkiHetki events are held in Group Room 103 at Kumppanuustalo. The events are themed moments where you can meet different guests and learn about various topics over a cup of coffee. The moments are open to everyone and free of charge. Coffee is served starting at 10:45 AM. Welcome!

October
Oct 1 Hämeenlinna City Board
Oct 8 Seniors’ Week PysäkkiHetki in the City Hall Wetteri auditorium from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, topic: city services as well as current public transport topics, Waltti cards and other ticket matters.
15.10. Age-friendly Hämeenlinna
Oct 22 Autumn at the City Museum
Oct 29 All Saints’ Day devotion

November
Nov 5 Konstikoppa – assistive devices for safe living
Nov 12 Juttunetti – a meeting place for the retired
Nov 19 Participatory budgeting: What could be done in Hämeenlinna with 30,000 euros in 2027?
26.11. Pysäkki Christmas Party Bingo

December
Dec 3 Christmas devotion
Dec 10 Discussion on the identity of the Häme region
Dec 17 Pysäkki Christmas mulled wine from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Monday
10:30 AM – Group walk. Departure from in front of Viipurintie 56. Occasionally accompanied by paw pal Tytti.

Tuesday
10:00 AM – Group walk. Departure from in front of the main doors of Keinukamari, Pikkujärventie 6.
10:00 AM – Group walk. Departure from Lintukoto, Eeronkuja 5. Occasionally accompanied by paw pal Tao.
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Chair exercise, Keinukamari gym, Pikkujärventie 6.

Wednesday
2:00 PM – Group walk. Departure from Kalvola Library, Sauvalanaukio 4.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Chair exercise, Kumppanuustalo, Group Room 101, Kirjastokatu 1.

Thursday
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Chair exercise, Keinukamari gym, Pikkujärventie 6.
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Gym session, Voutilakeskus gym, Pollentie 35.

Do you need advice on using a smartphone, tablet or another device? Volunteers provide guidance on using digital devices and applications. Bring your own digital device and its charger and come ask for tips! In Dijijelppi, we learn and strengthen digital skills together.

DigiJelppi, Kumppanuustalo

• Mondays from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM at Kumppanuustalo, Group Room 101 (address: Kirjastokatu 1)

DigiJelppi, Renko Library

• Friday Oct 23, Nov 20, and Dec 11 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Renko Library, address: Rengonraitti 7
• In cooperation with Renko association of the Pensioners’ Federation (in Finnish).

Photos from the camera group, Kumppanuustalo

• Mondays from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM (starting Oct 12) at Kumppanuustalo, Group Room 103
• Come and create a photo book or even a wall calendar from the digital photos on your phone, camera or tablet. A Pysäkki volunteer will be present to give tips and advice as needed.

Unless otherwise stated, at Kimppakammari, address: Rengonraitti 19

Mondays from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Games and varying activities. Chair exercise on the following Mondays: Sep 21, Oct 19, Nov 16 and Dec 14.

Tuesdays
In the activity group, Moments at grandma’s, Story sessions and discussions along with other varying activities as follows:

Moments at grandma’s at 9:30 AM–10:30 AM:

• 8.9., 13.10., 10.11. and Dec 8.

Activity and discussion group at 1:00 PM–3:00 PM:

• 15.9., 22.9., 29.9., 17.11., 24.11. and Dec 22.

Story session and coffee from 1:00 PM–3:00 PM:

• 20.10., 27.10. and Dec 15.

Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Gym session at Hiljan kuntokammari, Rengonraitti 19.
New visitors, please ask Pysäkki for entry instructions in advance:

Friday Oct 23, Nov 20, and Dec 11 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
DigiJelppi, Renko Library (Rengonraitti 7)
In cooperation with the Renko association of the Pensioners’ Federation (in Finnish).

• Volunteer digital helpers provide guidance on using digital devices. Bring your own digital device and its charger and come ask for tips!
• In addition to digital support, each meeting includes a theme with a short introduction.

Activity room

Mondays from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Lammi Library (Linjatie 12)

The Activity room programme includes discussion, coffee and varying activities and themes.

Memory Café by the Kanta-Häme Memory Association on three Mondays:

• 21.9. Memory Week – music for memory, memory specialist Silja Nurmi-Laitinen, Kanta-Häme Memory Guide
• 19.10. Brain health throughout life, brain health specialist Tiina Kuopanportti, Memory Trace – brain health throughout life project
• 16.11. Memory and good medication, pharmacist Hanna Wahlman, Lammi Pharmacy

Guided group activities, such as discussions and games, conducted via WhatsApp video calls. The activities are organized in cooperation with the Lahti Avainsäätiö foundation.

More information about the activities, detailed times and participation instructions:
Screen Hostess Minna Leppälä / Avainsäätiö
tel. 044 714 9411 or minna.leppala@avainsaatio.fi