Activities for seniors

Please note, that seniors are very welcome to all adult activities, and beginners of all ages are welcome to senior groups.
The exercises are adjusted also to suit people who have slight movement restrictions.

Outdoor Activities

Tuesdays 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM, starting from Juvakka field ,Armilankatu 33 
Versatile physical activity with a varied program, including walking, body maintenance, and light strength training.
The group also exercises during winter, weather permitting.
Open to everyone. Free of charge.

Chair exercise classes

Mondays 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM, Monari, upstairs hall (2nd floor). Anni Swaninkatu 7
Tuesdays 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM, Sammonlahti Church, upstairs. Hietakallionkatu 7
Wednesdays 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM, Lauritsalatalo, Hallituskatu 20
Thursdays 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM, Veljeskoti, downstairs restaurant area. Snellmaninkatu 25

Outdoor Weekly Exercise  

Wednesdays 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM (Sept 3 – Dec 10, 2025; no session during fall break week, Oct 22)
Louhenpuisto, Pieni Kirkkokatu 43
Simple standing exercises designed for seniors to maintain muscle strength and balance. You can participate even with an aid, such as a walker.
The session is free of charge and no registration is required.
Activities continue during winter, depending on the weather, in Louhenpuisto or nearby.
No session in heavy rain or when the temperature is below -15°C.

Strength and Balance Group

Circuit training that develops balance and strength through varied exercises. Includes a joint warm-up and cool-down.
The lighter groups do not include exercises on the floor.

• Wed 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Light Strength and Balance,  Lappeenranta Sportshall, Pohjolankatu 29.  Judo Hall NEW!

• Wed 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Strength and Balance, Joutseno Hall, track & field area. Penttiläntie 17

• Thu 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Light Strength and Balance, Lappeenranta Sportshall, Pohjolankatu 29, Judo Hall FULL
  Price: €35

Exercise Groups for People with Memory Disorders and Their Loved Ones

Energy and Vitality

Mon 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM, Lappeenranta Sportshall, Pohjolankatu 29., Judo Hall

Gym Group for People with Memory Disorders and Their Loved Ones

Tue 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Kahilanniemi Health Exercise Hall. 
Registration only by phone: 040 619 0639 or 040 626 0104
Price: €35

Senior Dance

Wednesdays 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM, Monari, upstairs hall (2nd floor). Anni Swaninkatu 7 
Joyful, safe, and light-paced movement to rhythmic music that even older participants can follow. The dances involve easy-to-learn step sequences, done in a circle, in pairs, or solo. Registration required, seasonal fee: €35.00