Peer activities and self-guided physical exercise

Boccia is a precision ball game similar to pétanque. You can also play the game sitting.  

Myyrmäki Sports Centre, Myyrmäenraitti 4, large gym, max. 14 persons 

On Mondays at 11:00–11:55 

10 January–11 April 2022 

• Free of charge. 

• No pre-registration. 

• The group does not meet on mid-week holidays or during the autumn and winter breaks of local schools. 

• Please wear clean indoor shoes. 

• Hygiene and safety guidelines 

• Please note that the Koivukylä Senior Centre also has a self-guided boccia group. Learn more under “Other activities” 

Play one-on-one with a friend or in teams. 

Rajakylä Tennis Centre, Latukuja 4, max. 30 persons 

On Mondays at 10:00–11:00 

10 January–11 April 2022 

• Free of charge. 

• No pre-registration. The slots are filled in the order of arrival. 

• The group does not meet on mid-week holidays or during the autumn and winter breaks of local schools. 

• Please wear clean indoor shoes. 

• We recommend that you bring your own equipment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We have a limited number of equipment that you can borrow under normal circumstances. 

• You can arrive at 9:45 and you must leave by 11:30. The entrance door is locked, so make sure to arrive on time. 

Peer instructors assist in a total of 63 gym groups. Laurea's groups are for persons aged 70 or older, while in the other groups the minimum age is usually 60. 

Participation in gym groups is subject to a charge (EUR 26/season). Persons turning 70 during the season and older seniors can train free of charge. The invoice is sent by post. 

You must be able to train independently. Please note that there is not necessarily a peer instructor present. 

Enquiries about free slots: As of 10 January 2022, tel. 050 314 6402, recommended call times Mon–Tue and Thu–Fri at 9:00–11:00 

Training period: 10 January–25 April 2022 

Koivukylä Senior Centre, Karsikkokuja 13, gym, max. 10 persons 

on Wednesdays at 9:45–10:45 

12 January–20 April 2022 

Get the game started: we offer you the place and equipment! The players can also use the small gymnastics space, chairs and boccia balls to play alone. You can participate in the group free of charge. No pre-registration required. 

Tikkurila Sports Park, Läntinen Valkoisenlähteentie 56, air dome/small artificial turf, max. 25 persons 

on Thursdays 14:30–15:30 

13 January–21 April 2022 (air dome/small artificial turf) 

Give walking football a try! Running is not allowed in this game, making it ideal for all young people, adults and older people. Free of charge. 

The players are welcome to use the sports park’s changing rooms. The game session is cancelled during the air dome’s lift and disassembly work. The session can also be cancelled due to heavy wind or snow. Information about cancelled sessions is published on this page. When joining the group for the first time, make sure that the session has not been cancelled. 

In cooperation with/for more information Tikkurilan Klubitalo (tel. 040 154 3833) and Kukunori. 

Is walking alone boring? Form a group and have a stroll together. 

Korso Central Park, starting point at the corner of Tavitie 1 and Urpiaisentie 

on Mondays and Wednesdays at 16:00–17:00 

10 January–20 April 2022 

• Free of charge. 

• No pre-registration. 

• The group does not meet on mid-week holidays or during the autumn and winter breaks of local schools. 

Public skating sessions are organised free of charge at the hockey arenas of Tikkurila and Myyrmäki. During public skating sessions, you must wear skates on the ice. Using a hockey stick is not allowed. There are separate sessions for stick games. 

In addition to normal public skating sessions, there are so-called “easy skating” sessions. These sessions are ideal for older people. 

See the public skating schedule on the website of the hockey arenas of Tikkurila and Myyrmäki.