Meeting place Riksula

Doors are open according to the program – closed 11 am–12 pm

At coffee meetups you can meet others, find a game of Uno and SkipBoo, play board games or chess with a familiar group, read the daily newspaper, complete crossword puzzles, do chair exercises together, listen to music or spend time together over a cup of coffee. Welcome!

Mondays 9–11 am and 12–14 pm

• Craft club from 9–11 a.m. for your own craft or shared projects. Led by art historian Susanna Tuominen from the Kotokartanosäätiö. Room Uno.
• History club 9:30–11 a.m. Self-guided discussion club, room Hilda.
• Senior coffees for the eternally young from 12:30 to 14:00. Changing themes together over coffee. Led by Kati Aho-Mantila.
  • September 14. As an elderly person in traffic.
  • On September 21st, Hyria's nursing students will be guests.
  • September 28th Marttoden Vilppu Friends Café, theme: preparation.
  • October 12th Skin care for the elderly, Anuliisa Salovaara OmaHäme.
  • October 19th “Yes, I can brush my teeth!” guest Petra Härmä OmaHäme.
  • October 26 Home safety – tips for safe living, guest fire inspector Kristiina Mattila-Nousiainen.

Tuesdays 9–11 am and 12–14 pm

• BINGO from 9:15 to 11:00.
• September 15 and 29 and October 13 and 27, discography from 12:15 to 2:00 PM. Music according to the taste of the participants.
• September 22 and October 20 karaoke dances from 12:15–2:00 PM
• October 6th Eki and Mutkattomat, Senior Citizens' Week music performance from 12:30–14:00, Antoni House Hall.

Wednesday 9–11 am and 12–14 pm

• Music club 9:15–11 AM with changing music themes, directed by Jemina Salonen. (Cancelled on Senior Citizens' Week 7.10.)
• September 16th Financial Counseling Center 12–15 pm Advice on financial matters without an appointment: Financial and Debt Counseling, Enforcement Agency, Kanta-Häme Welfare Area and local actors.
• September 23, OmaisOiva Piiphadus café and advice point, 12:30–2:00 PM. Topic: Good interaction with people with memory loss, Minna Heikkilä.
• September 30th Karaoke coffees from 12 to 14 p.m.
• October 7th Seniors' Week Community Information and Support Event 11 am–13 pm
• October 14th Movie Time: Borrowing Matches from 12:15–2:00 PM in room Uno.
• October 14th Widows' Magazines 12:30–2:00 PM Widows' Peer Coffees, Hilda Room.
• October 21st Financial Counseling Center 12–15 pm Advice on financial matters without an appointment: Financial and Debt Counseling, Enforcement Agency, Kanta-Häme Welfare Area and local actors.
• October 28th Movie moment: A dream about Lapland from 12:15–14 pm in room Uno.
• October 28th OmaisOiva Piipahdus café and information point 12:30–14:00
  The theme is Suomi.fi – information and services for the situations in your life, narrated by Olli Ikonen.

Thursdays 9–11 am and 12–14 pm

• Coffee meetings from 9 to 11 a.m.
• Peltosaari meeting coffees 9–11 am, Peltsi 2.0, Jupiterinkatu 5. Led by Kati Aho-Mantila and Siiri Talikka.
  • September 10th Musavi
  • September 17 Bingo
  • September 24th brain training together
  • October 1st Guess and guess
  • October 8th poetry moment
  • October 15th Men's World Then and Now
  • October 22nd chair exercise & relaxation
  • October 29th autumn memories
• Chair exercise 10–11 a.m. Chair exercise exercises to be done at your own pace.
• A quiz for even the most demanding tastes from 12:15 to 13:00, hosted by Pertti Puutela.
• Ruåts Club 13:30–14:30 p.m. Coffee table discussion in Swedish, led by Eero and Urpu-Kaarina.
• September 17th Pink Ribbon coffees from 9–11 am and 12–14 pm. Coffees are provided by the Riihimäki branch of the Southern Finland Cancer Society. Pink ribbons for sale.
• October 1st Hearing Care Service 9–11 a.m. Guidance on using and maintaining hearing aids.
• October 6th Senior Citizens' Week chair yoga 10–11 am Yoga instructor Maria Harvio from the Kotokartanosäätiö Foundation.

On Fridays

• MT Association peer coffees 12–14 pm, in room Uno.
• September 18th and October 2nd, 16th and 30th indoor soccer and bocce from 9 am to 11 am.
• September 25 and October 9 and 23 Special meeting coffees from 9 to 11 a.m. Riksula's activities, open to everyone, are guided by the Haapisken väki activity center.
• October 9th Senior Citizens' Week Support and Services event 10 am–12 pm Riihimäki Library, Samuli Paronen Hall, Kauppakatu 16.

On Saturday

• 26.9. Special autumn fair 10 am–14 pm, café, crafts and pastries. Riihimäen erityset ry.

On Sundays

• MT Association peer coffees 12–14 pm, room Uno.
• October 18th, 12–16 pm Calendar Mania: a free and open-to-all event for customizing calendars and notebooks. Bring your own tools and materials. Room Hilda.

On Mondays

• September 14 and 28 and October 12 and 26, open peer evenings of the Riihimäki Region Diabetics Association from 17–20 p.m. Peer support for diabetics, discussion of hopes and the future, room Uno.
• Starting from October 5th, Mondays, Clearly Better. A-gilt's alcohol-free peer evening from 17–20 pm, room Hilda.

On Tuesdays

• MT Association peer coffees 15–17 pm, room Uno.
• Tuesdays throughout September: Clearly better. A-guilt's substance-free peer evening from 17–20 p.m. A-guilt activities are peer support activities for those recovering from substance abuse or other addictions and their loved ones. Starting in October, on Mondays.
• Kässäparkki from 17:30 PM to 19:30 PM Organized by Riihimäki Special Association, room Andriette.
• Starting October 6th, Chess Club from 18–21 pm. Open game evening and guidance for new players, room Uno.

On Wednesdays

• September 16 and 30 and October 14 and 28 Natural phenomena and the starry sky evening from 18–20 pm, organized by the Riihimäki Astronomical Society. Open evenings for those interested in natural sciences. Room Uno.
• Peer support evening for parents of Nepsy children on September 23rd and October 7th and 21st from 17pm to 20pm, organized by Riihimäen Erityiset ry.
• September 16th and 30th, as well as a spiritual event for missionary work by Riihimäen Sley ry from 18 to 20 p.m.

On Thursdays

• SPR's Homework Helper 16:30–19 PM Get help with homework. (October 15.10th, autumn break)
• SPR's Finnish Café Language Café 17–19pm Learn Finnish language. Learn Finnish, learn Finnish culture, meet new friends. (October 15.10th, autumn break)
• Червый хрест: help with household tasks о 16:30–19 Riksula.
• AA group from 19:30 PM to 21:30 PM for peer evenings, room Hilda.
• NA group from 19:30 PM to 21:30 PM for peer evenings, room Uno.

On Fridays

• September 18th and October 2nd, 16th and 30th Olkkari – multicultural living room from 17pm to 20pm. The evenings are organized by International House Riihimäki. Room Hilda and Andriette.
• On September 18 and October 16 and 30, Russian-language culture club from 17 to 20 p.m., room Uno. The evenings are organized by Vestik kultury. Русскоязычный клуб invites all those who wish to talk about culture from 17 p.m.
• September 25th and October 9th and 23rd Ukrainians' evening from 17:00 to 19:00 SPR & volunteer peer tutors. Finnish speakers are also welcome to the evenings. Червый хрест влаштовые Українский вечори щоп'ятници з 17:00 до 19:00.

Contact information:

A-guild, akilta.riihimaki@gmail.com, tel. 041 366 6735
chess club, https://jarisalminen.fi/shakkikerho.html, tel. 0504309608
Riihimäki Astronomical Society tel. 045 866 9445
Finland Café and Ukraine Evenings, Finnish Red Cross tel. 040 773 1738
Kässäparkki and Nepsy-versaillatt, Riihimäki Special Association tel. 046 889 0018
Olkkari activities, International House Riihimäki tel. 040 480 5285

Participation is free of charge. Changes to the program are possible.

Low-threshold remote coffees for adults

Enjoy spending time together from the comfort of your own home – welcome to remote coffees on Thursdays between 13 and 14 p.m. Join the coffee here (microsoft.teams).

With remote coffees, we can exchange news, discuss various everyday topics, and spend time together in a safe and relaxed atmosphere.

Remote coffees will start on October 8, 2026.

Additional information
Kati Aho-Mantila
tel. 040 330 4981
kati.aho-mantila@riihimaki.fi

Main events of Riihimäki Senior Citizens' Week

• Monday, October 5th, 11 am-13 pm Together for the Elderly, Anton's House, Öllerinkatu 3, Riihimäki.
• Wednesday, October 7th, 11 am-13 pm Community information and support, Anton's house, Öllerinkatu 3, Riihimäki.
• Friday, October 9, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Support and Services, Riihimäki Library, Kauppakatu 16, Riihimäki.

Seniors Week is organized in collaboration with the multidisciplinary Activities for Seniors working group:
The City of Riihimäki's open wellness services, sports center, library, community college, cultural and event services, as well as the Kotokartanosäätiö and OmaHäme.

Together for the Aging event

11 am-13 pm, Anton's house, Öllerinkatu 3, Riihimäki

Anton's house will be filled with the atmosphere of a mini fair! Come and get to know the area's operators and the services they offer. Included are:

• senior associations
• sports services
• Meeting place activities are offered by Riksula and the Kotokartanosäätiö

At the event, you will get to know the activities of the exhibitors, volunteer opportunities, and outreach services for the elderly.

The Kotokartanosaätiö volunteer digital guides will tell you about the OmaHäme application and mobile certificate. Come and get information, new ideas and meet local actors with a low threshold!

Gentle exercise – Discover the gym for free
8:30-10:00, Swimming pool gym, Salpausseläntie 16, Riihimäki

Bingo & good company in Riksula
9-11 am, meeting point Riksula, Öllerinkatu 3, Riihimäki

Eki & Mutkattomat music performance
12:30-2:00 PM Antoni House Hall, Öllerinkatu 3, Riihimäki
Decades of tunes as pleasant memories.

Nutrition lecture
11-12 am Community College, Puistikko 5, Riihimäki
Nutritionist Jessica Sonko
Limited number of participants. Registration at Hellew.

Senior Corner Coffees
Everyday encounters with brain and memory training at the Senior Corner coffee shop.
10-11:30 a.m. Hämeenkatu 9-15, Riihimäki

Community information and support event

11 am-13 pm, Anton's house, Öllerinkatu 3, Riihimäki

Anton's house will be filled with the atmosphere of a mini-fair! Come and learn about the activities of patient and peer support associations and find support, information and new opportunities to promote your well-being. There will also be an SPR health point, where you can measure your blood pressure, for example, and get tips on maintaining your own health.

Senior yoga sitting
Calm movement and relaxation while sitting in a chair.
10-10:45 meeting point Riksula, Öllerinkatu 3, Riihimäki.
Instructor: yoga teacher Maria Harvio, Kotokartanosäätiö.

Gentle exercise – Discover the gym for free
13-14:30 PM Indoor swimming pool gym, Salpausseläntie 16, Riihimäki.

Riksula quiz
12-13:30 meeting point Riksula, Öllerinkatu 3, Riihimäki.

Safely and smoothly in everyday life
12-14 p.m. Riihimäki Hospital, Kontiontie 77, Riihimäki.
Occupational therapist: What kinds of things could make everyday life easier? Presentation of assistive devices available in supermarkets.
Physiotherapist: Fall prevention.

Seniors' coffee in Hirsimäki
Spending time together, having coffee, doing some interval exercises and brainstorming.
10-11:30 a.m. Savikonkatu club room, Savikonkatu 42, Riihimäki.

Seniors' coffee in Sipusaari
Spending time together, having coffee, doing some interval exercises and brainstorming.
1:30-3:00 PM Sipusaaren Parish Hall, Sipusaarentie 31, Riihimäki.

Support and Services Event
10 am-12 noon, library, Samuli Paronen Hall, Kauppakatu 16, Riihimäki.

Come and hear from and get to know local actors and the services and support they offer at home. You will receive information about services that support everyday life, well-being and living at home, as well as the opportunity to talk to experts. At the event, you can find new solutions for your own or your loved one's everyday life and get tips on the services available.

Forest trip to Lopi Luutasuo
12-16
Kotokartanosaätiö forest trip to Loppe Luutasuo in collaboration with Hyria nature students. Trip price 15 €.

Registration for the trip begins on Monday, September 28th at 9 am, by calling 050 560 9739.

The area of ​​responsibility for welfare services consists of youth services, library services, and open welfare and health promotion services. Open welfare services include four focus areas:

• meeting place activities in Riksula
• Meeting place activities as local activities and in summer Senior Parks
• volunteer work
• Outreach work for the elderly

Open welfare services carry out a variety of encounter and senior work, work that promotes the well-being and health of city residents, and provide facilities for association and organizational activities. Riksula, summer senior parks, and Peltosaari local activities at Peltsin Clubi 2.0 serve as meeting places.

Outreach work for the elderly reaches out to elderly city residents who are at risk of exclusion. Volunteering offers the opportunity to participate in low-threshold tasks for the benefit of city residents.

The area of ​​responsibility for welfare services emphasizes preventive activities, the promotion of well-being and health, and inclusion. The need for encounters is growing.

Well-being and health belong to all of us

Small everyday actions, such as exercise, healthy eating and adequate rest, strengthen well-being and significantly improve our quality of life. Promoting well-being and health creates the foundation for functional capacity:

• narrowing the gaps in well-being and health between population groups
• promote and maintain well-being, health, safety and inclusion
• strengthens mental health and prevents the harm of substance abuse
• prevents diseases, accidents, violence, exclusion and exclusion

Open welfare services are a service package in the education and welfare sector.

Riksula's mission is to be a people-oriented, equal and respectful meeting place, where the participants create activities that are seen by the city's residents in a creative, respectful and well-being-enhancing way. Riksula works in collaboration with organizations, associations, educational institutions, Oma Häme, the Kotokartanosaätiö and the City of Riihimäki actors.

The meeting place activity is open to everyone and free of charge, a low-threshold activity that provides a safe environment for togetherness and participation. The activity supports individual well-being and strengthens social inclusion in an accessible way in the middle of the city, close to services.

From an individual's perspective

• Prevents loneliness and increases social contacts.
• Offers a safe and free space where you can be yourself.
• Create everyday rhythm, meaning, and meaningful activities.
• Enables learning, peer support, and trying out new skills.

From a societal perspective

• Acts as preventive welfare work, reducing exclusion and the need for heavy services.
• Increases community, trust and a sense of security in the area.
• Provides a space for participation, influence and civic engagement.
• Supports cooperation between the municipality, organizations and volunteers.

You are welcome just as you are. Participation in supervised activities is voluntary and you can drop by Riksula whenever it suits you. There is always company over a cup of coffee or a game of cards. Townspeople can suggest activities they like to do at Riksula. Are you keen to lead chair exercises for seniors? Do you enjoy doing crafts and handicrafts together with others? Can you sing along to community songs? There is an opportunity to get involved in volunteer activities at Riksula.

Volunteering does not require any special skills from you - it is enough that you have the time to give. Learn about the different volunteering tasks here.

We will guide and support you in all situations you encounter. Your support is provided by volunteer coordinator Jemina Salonen. Volunteering is independent, but not lonely.

As a volunteer, you can:

• To meet different people and reduce loneliness
• To decide for yourself how to use your time and in which context you work as a volunteer
• To participate in current themed trainings related to volunteering
• Part of a nice group of volunteers
• To do something meaningful

Volunteering is good: meaningful activity refreshes, challenges and motivates to learn new things. In volunteering, you can develop your own skills, increase your experience and improve your work ability. You get to know new and nice people and you get to influence and act for the common good.

Further information: volunteer work coordinator jemina.salonen@riihimaki.fi tel. 040 647 7112

• Everyone is welcome.
• We respect each other.
• We face each other as equals.
• We allow peace of mind for those who need it.
• Together, we take care of an open and safe atmosphere.
• Riksula is drug-free.
• We address inappropriate behavior and are a bullying-free zone.