Seniorendrehscheibe Emmen
Emmen, Switzerland
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Seniorendrehscheibe Emmen is a community organisation based in Emmen, Switzerland working on elderly care, community development.
The Seniorendrehscheibe Emmen is a non-profit community organisation based in Emmen, Switzerland, operating for more than 35 years. Run by volunteers, it offers seniors activities including exercise classes, walking groups, petanque, card games, a singing choir, water gymnastics, excursions, lectures and a yearly summer holiday week. It also connects seniors with volunteer helpers for everyday tasks such as household work, gardening, computer help and tax returns. The organisation works with Pro Senectute and is funded by voluntary donations, as it charges no membership fee.
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Seniorenchor Emmen
Arts & Culture · Switzerland
Weekly singing group for seniors in Emmen, with concerts and an annual outing.
Turnangebot für Seniorinnen und Senioren
Health · Switzerland
Weekly exercise classes for seniors, run with Pro Senectute.
Wassergymnastik
Health · Switzerland
Water gymnastics course for seniors at a public swimming pool in Emmen.
Monatliche Wanderungen
Community development · Switzerland
Monthly guided walks in and around Emmen and across Central Switzerland, open to all without registration.
Pétanque-Gruppe
Community development · Switzerland
Regular petanque play for seniors in Emmen.
Jassnachmittage
Community development · Switzerland
Monthly afternoons of card games for seniors, including tournaments and free play.
Vermittlung von Helfern in Haus und Garten
Elderly care · Switzerland
Lists volunteer helpers who assist seniors with computers, sewing, tax returns and investments, and household or garden tasks.
Sommerferienwoche
Community development · Switzerland
Annual summer holiday week for seniors with outings, walks and social evenings.
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Pro Senectute
