Senior wristband – exercise and experiences with one wristband

• Impivaara Swimming Centre
  • The gym on the entrance floor (Jukola) is always open to the public. The gym on the 3rd floor (Männistö) is available during public sessions. You can check public session times in the booking calendar or by asking the customer service at the centre.
  • Please note: The swimming hall and gym will be closed for renovations from 25 May to 25 October.
• Kupittaa Sports Hall
  • Senior independent training sessions in the reservation gym on Mondays 1PM–2:30PM, Thursdays 11AM–12:15PM, and Fridays 9:30AM–11AM from  31 August to 18 December
  • The gym may also be used for independent exercise during its regular opening hours.
• Petrelius Swimming Hall
  • Guided gym sessions for seniors on Wednesdays 2.30PM–4PM from 14 September to 11 December
  • The instructor also speaks Swedish
• Aunela Ball Game Hall Gym
  • Available only during senior sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursday and Fridays 9:30AM–11:30AM
  • The autumn season begins on 3 August. 
  • For inquiries and registration, call +358 400 915 100
• Jäkärlä Gym
  • Available only during seniors’ guided gym sessions on Tuesdays 2PM–3PM and Thursdays 11AM–12 PM from 14 September to 11 December (excluding 12-16 October)
• Paattinen Gym
  • New gym (Seuravuorenkatu 2). Open 6AM–10PM. Entrance through the store doors from 8AM–10PM and through the back door from 6AM–8AM. One shower stall available.
  • Guided gym session for seniors on Wednesdays 10AM–11:30AM from 14 September to 11 December (excluding 12-16 October)
• Pansio Gym
  • Senior wristband holders can train when customer service is open.
  • Guided gym session for seniors on Thursdays 10:15AM–12PM from 14 September to 11 December (excluding 12-16 October)
• Varissuo Ice Hall Gym
  • Guided gym session for seniors on Mondays 9.30AM–11AM from 14 September to 11 December (excluding 12-16 October)
• Suvituuli Gym, Suvilinnantie 2
  • Available only during seniors’ guided gym sessions on Mondays and Thursdays from 12PM–1PM and 1PM–2PM, from 14 September to 11 December (excluding 12-16 October)
• Runosmäki Elderly Care Center's Gym
  • Available only during seniors’ guided gym sessions on Friday from 11:30AM–1PM  from 14 September to 11 December (excluding 12-16 October)
• Samppalinna Outdoor Swimming Stadium
• Kupittaa Outdoor Swimming Arena
• Kupittaa Skating Rink : Skates and roller skates can be borrowed free of charge from the skate rental.
• Impivaara Ski Rental : Ski equipment can be borrowed free of charge from the ski rental during the winter season.
• Park Field
• Kupittaa Multipurpose Court: The field is made into an ice skating rink during winter time.

Starter courses help adults aged 65 and over get started with exercise, especially those who are new to physical activity and need guidance in strength and balance training.

These six-week courses include one guided gym session per week with a professional instructor. To participate, you need a valid senior wristband. If your functional capacity is reduced or you use walking aids (such as a cane or walker), the adapted starter course is designed for you. 

Impivaara Swimming Hall Gym 

• Tue 2:45 PM to 4:00 PM, from 3 November to 8 December
  (Registration opens later.)
• Thu 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM, from 5 November to 10 December
  (Registration opens later.)

Kupittaa Sports Hall Gym

• Monday, 11:30 AM to 12:45 PM, from 14 September to 26 October (excluding 12 October)
  Registration opens on 17 August at 12:00 noon here: https://ilmari.fi/i8/turkulpk/10117 

• Thursday, 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM, from 17 September to 29 October (excluding 15 October)
  Registration opens on 17 August at 12:00 noon here: https://ilmari.fi/i8/turkulpk/10121 

   

•  Monday, 11:30 AM to 12:45 PM, from 2 November to 7 December
  (Registration opens later.)
• Thursday, 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM, from 5 November to 10 December
  (Registration opens later.)

Adapted 65+ Beginner Gym Courses

If your physical functioning has declined or you use a walking aid (such as a cane or rollator), the adapted beginner gym course is intended for you.

Kupittaa Sports Hall Gym

• Tuesday, 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM, from 15 September to 27 October (excluding 13 October)
  Registration opens on 17 August at 12:00 noon here: https://ilmari.fi/i8/turkulpk/10119

At KuntoVoiTas group exercise classes, you can improve your fitness in good company. The classes include strength, balance, and mobility exercises suitable for all fitness levels, as the instructor provides alternatives for the exercises. Adapted classes are especially suitable for beginners and those with reduced functional mobility. People using walking aids (cane, walker) can also participate.

No registration is required for the groups. Participation requires a valid senior wristband, so please bring your green validation card with you. Please inform the instructor before the class starts if you have any mobility limitations.

Groups running from 14 September to 11 December (excluding 12-16 October). The groups held at Impivaara Swimming Hall will begin only after the swimming hall has reopened. Adapted groups are marked with an asterisk *

Monday

• Runosmäki Elderly Care Center / Banquet Hall, 9AM–10AM, max 40 participants
• Impivaara Swimming Centre / Kekkuri Sports Hall, 11AM–11:45AM and 12PM–12:45PM, max 25 participants/group
• Ruusukortteli (Puistokatu 11), 11AM–11:45AM, max 25 participants
• Ruusukortteli (Puistokatu 11), 12PM–12:45PM*, max 25 participants
• Kupittaa Ball Game Hall / Field 3, 1:30PM–2:30PM, max 50 participants

Tuesday

• Kupittaa Sports Hall, 11.30AM–12.30PM, max 40 participants
• Lehmusvalkama Banquet Hall (Karviaiskatu 7), 1PM–1.45PM, max 40 participants
• Impivaara Football Hall,11.30AM–12.30PM* and 1PM–2PM, max 50 participants

Wednesday

• Suikkila School, 10AM–11AM, max 40 participants
• Ruusukortteli (Puistokatu 11), 11.15AM–12PM and 12.10PM–12:55PM, max 25 participants/group
• Kupittaa Sports Hall, 1:30PM–2:30PM, max 40 participants
• Impivaara Football Hall, 1.30-2.30 PM, max 25 participants

Thursday

• Impivaara Football Hall, 11:30AM–12:30PM, max 50 participants
• Kupittaa Sports Hall, 11.15AM–12.15PM, max 40 participants
• Kupittaa Ball Game Hall / Field 3, 1PM–2PM, max 50 participants

Friday

• Ruusukortteli (Puistokatu 11), 10:45AM–11:30AM, max 25 participants
• Ruusukortteli (Puistokatu 11), 11:45AM–12:30PM*, max 25 participants
• Impivaara Swimming Centre / Kekkuri Sports Hall, 11:15AM–12:15PM and 12:30PM–1:30PM, max 25 participants/group
• Kupittaa Ball Game Hall / Training Room, 1:15PM–2:15PM, max 20 participants
• Alfa Sports Centre , 1:30PM–2:30PM

KuntoVoiTas group exercise classes are available throughout the summer!

At KuntoVoiTas group exercise classes, you can improve your fitness in good company. The classes include strength, balance, and mobility exercises suitable for all fitness levels, as the instructor provides alternatives for the exercises. Adapted classes are especially suitable for beginners and those with reduced functional mobility. People using walking aids (cane, walker) can also participate.

No registration is required for the groups. Participation requires a valid senior wristband, so please bring your green validation card with you. Please inform the instructor before the class starts if you have any mobility limitations.

Groups run from 4 May to 11 September (except 14 May and 15–19 June).

Kupittaa, pitch 5 (Blomberginaukio 4), except during 29 June–24 July when pitch 2 is used

• Mondays 13:00–14:00* the instructor also speaks Swedish

• Thursdays 13:00–14:00

   

Mannerheiminpuisto (Puutarhakatu 24)

• Wednesdays 11:00–12:00

   

Ruusukortteli wellbeing centre (Puistokatu 11)

• Fridays 10:30–11:30 in the sports hall

• Fridays 12:00–13:00 in the sports hall (adapted group)

   

Teräsrautela field (Vanha Kuninkojantie 54)

• Mondays 10:00–11:00
• Wednesdays 10:00–11:00

Senior wristband holders get free weekday admissions to museums during opening hours. Remember to bring your valid senior wristband certificate.

• Pharmacy Museum and the Qwensel House
• Biological Museum
• Kylämäki Village (open and free for all)
• Luostarinmäki Museum Quarter
• Turku Castle

The Senior Wristband includes a variety of benefits related to culture, physical activity, lectures and spectator sports. Benefits are added and updated throughout the year. Information is also sent via text message. Unless otherwise stated, benefits are personal to the Senior Wristband holder. More detailed information about the benefits can be found on the Finnish-language website: turku.fi/senioriranneke

Åbo Svenska Teater – permanent benefit

• Åbo Svenska Teater offers a permanent €2 discount on regular ticket prices for Senior Wristband holders. Please present a valid Senior Wristband card at the box office.
• Performance language is Swedish
• Note: Subtitles available – Main Stage: Swedish, Finnish and English – Studio: Swedish and English
• More information

With the Senior Wristband, private gyms are available to you from 14 September to 27 November. You can try out gym sessions and group exercise classes offered by participating private fitness centres. No advance registration is required. When attending, please present your valid Senior Wristband card.

Gym and group exercise classes are available at the times indicated below. Please note that group exercise classes have a limited number of participants. Spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, no pre-registration required.

• Elixia Jokivarsi, Itäinen Rantakatu 60
  • Gym on Wednesdays from 12:00 to 14:00 Instructor available from 12:30 to 13:30.
• Elixia Länsikeskus, Viilarinkatu 4
  • Gym on Tuesdays from 11:00 to 13.00. Instructor available from 11:15 to 12:15.
  • Gentle Vinyasa Yoga on Wednesdays from 9:45 to 10:45.
• Elixia Skanssi, Skanssinkatu 10
  • Gym on Tuesdays from 12:00 to 14:00. Instructor available from 12:15 to 13:15.
  • Flexibility on Tuesdays from 13:15 to 13:45.
• Elixia Wiklund, Kauppiaskatu 7-9, 3rd floor. Exercise classes will run on an exceptional basis from 24 September to 3 December.
  • Gym on Thursdays from 11:30 to 13:30. Instructor present from 12:00 to 13:00.
  • Pilates on Thursdays 10:00 to 11:00.
• Mentor Kurala, Kuralankatu 2
  • Gym on Mondays from 11:00 to 13:00. Instructor present from 12:00 to 13:00.
  • Pilates flow on Wednesdays from 11:00 to 12:00. 
• Movet Länsikeskus, Satakunnantie 105
  • Gym on Wednesdays from 10:00 to 12:00, with instructor on site.
• Ole.fit Manhattan, Pitkämäenkatu 6A
  • Gym on Fridays from 12:00 to 14:00, with instructor on site.
  • Circuit training on Fridays from 10:00 to 10:45.
  • Senior Yoga on Fridays from 11:00 to 12:00.
• Ole.fit Saippuacenter, Ruissalontie 12 C, E entrance
  • Gym on Tuesdays from 11:00 to 13:00 with instructor on site.
  • Circuit training on Tuesdays from 10:00 to 11:00.
• Uittamo gym, Kannuskatu 5
  • Gym on Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:30, instructor on site from 9:30 to 10:30.
  • Body workout (rotating) on Wednesdays from 19:20 to 20:00. 

Contact the seniors' sports manager, phone: 050 5546 224