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Free knitting workshop where you can learn to knit wool socks or work on your own project alongside others.
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A volunteer instructor leads a light exercise group in standing position. Open to all, free activity.
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A half-hour chair gymnastics session guided by Helsinki city videos. Gentle exercise without equipment for everyone.
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A fun trivia quiz night at Stadin Community Centre Alppila. Come and test your knowledge!
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Free karaoke evening at Stadi Community Centre Alppila. Open to everyone - no experience needed. You can sing or just listen.
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Open art workshop where you can experiment with different artistic techniques and materials under guidance. Suitable for everyone, including continuing your own projects.
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A fun workshop where you can test your brain with various puzzles and challenges.
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Bridge 47 ry hosts an event to advance global civic education and sustainable development through collaboration and advocacy.
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Free housing search workshop where you can ask questions about housing and get help finding accommodation without needing to book in advance.
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UNICEF volunteers craft dolls whose sale supports children's wellbeing. Each doll goes to a family that donates 20-40 euros or more to UNICEF's work.
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A discussion café at Alppila community centre where you can share ideas about future activities and hear what others think.
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A free job search workshop for young people covering personal strengths, future goals, and practical job search skills.
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Volunteers Andrea and Julio lead a Spanish language beginner group open to all interested learners.
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A reading group for Finnish language learners with English as the support language. Free participation for adults, small children welcome. No registration needed.
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A reading group for advanced Finnish language learners where participants read and discuss together. Participation is free and requires no pre-registration.
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Free reading group for Finnish language learners of all levels, with no registration required and open to drop-in participants.
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LiikeLab ry runs low-threshold theatre workshops primarily in French at Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila.
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Enter ry provides free digital guidance for older adults on using tablets and smartphones. Experienced older adults personally help other older adults learn.
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A gentle yoga class for everyone, no prior experience required. Meeting in the P-level foyer.
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Asahi exercise with online guidance in Alppila. Gentle, calm movements and breathing exercises for all ages.
other12:00Open sewing workshop at Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila with sewing machines and sergers. Volunteer instructors are available on Mondays and Thursdays to help you learn the equipment.
lecture11:30in 2 days
Guided trip to the Punk Museum featuring two exhibitions on punk history and Finnish underground music. Departure from Stadin Community Centre Alppila at 11.30.
lecture13:00in 2 days
A gentle yoga class led by Dada at Alpila Community House. Suitable for all levels.
lecture17:00in 2 days
Free reading group for adults learning Finnish. No registration needed, drop in whenever you can.
theater17:00in 3 days
Theatre rehearsals at Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila. Free entry.
other13:00in 4 days
A traditional bingo night at Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila with a volunteer host and prizes for winners.
lecture11:00in 6 days
A beginner-level Finnish reading group for adults. Free to join, and small children are welcome to attend.
lecture10:30Guided visit to the Deaf Museum in Helsinki departing from Alppila Community Centre or arriving directly at the museum. Free admission.
other14:00An open art workshop where you can try various techniques and materials at your own pace. An instructor is available to guide you, and no prior experience is necessary.
lecture10:50A guided tour of Helsinki's Civil Defence Museum exploring how the city protected its population during wartime and the evolution of civil defence to the present day.
lecture11:00A guided tour of the City Museum exploring Helsinki's history and development. The group leaves from Alppila at 11.00 or join directly at the museum at 11.45.
lecture13:00A casual record club featuring 1970s music where participants share their thoughts. Hosted by social work student Sami.
other11:00Guided excursion to Oulunkylä allotment garden and Seurahuone with photography and an optional graphics workshop.
market11:00A flea market at the Alppila community centre celebrating Environment Week - sell your unwanted items or discover hidden treasures.
lecture11:30Guided tour to Laterna Magica gallery from Alppila. Departure at 11:30 or direct arrival at the gallery at 12:00. Free admission.
lecture14:00Japanese guest Nagisa presents her hometown Kanazawa and Japanese culture, then teaches origami making. Free entry for all.
festival13:00A community litter-collection event in Alppila featuring pastries, lemonade, and waste-sorting tips.
other(8 days)
Indian head massage lasting 15 minutes per person. The treatment covers head, face, ears, neck, shoulders and upper back, and requires neither undressing nor oil.
sport12:30Watch the European Athletics Championships and support Finnish athletes at Stadin yhteisötalo Alppila.
other11:00A post-summer coffee gathering where people enjoy drinks and snacks while sharing their summer experiences.
festival12:00Midsummer Festival at Alppila Community Centre with bingo and karaoke. Free entry.
festival15:00Free trip from two community centres to the Helsinki Day Festival featuring music from Homoiskelmä Orchestra Harhavietti, Riskiryhmä, and an Elvis show.
club(8 days)
Free summer karaoke at Alppila community centre where anyone can sing their favourite songs without any prior experience.
lecture(15 days)
Free Finnish language practice group led by experienced instructors and volunteers. Coffee, tea, and light snacks are provided.
other(15 days)
A three-part summer craft workshop where you create fridge magnets, coffee paintings, and summer jewellery. Free entry, no registration needed.
exhibition(18 days)
A comic and art exhibition exploring togetherness and the experiences of rainbow people, created with traditional techniques. Most works are available for purchase.
other(22 days)
A volunteer instructor leads a light exercise session at Stadin Community Centre Alppila. Free activity for everyone.
lecture(29 days)
Volunteer Eric leads a French language club for anyone interested in the language. The group works best for beginners and basic-level speakers.