Hamina Senior Fair brought people together – Functionality and smooth everyday life in focus

The Senior Fair held at the Hamina Sports Hall on Tuesday, May 12, showed that community and knowledge sharing are of great importance to the city's elderly. The event, organized under the theme "A smooth everyday life is for people of all ages," offered approximately 200 visitors a comprehensive package of well-being, culture, and important encounters.

The city of Hamina organized the fair in cooperation with local associations and companies. The goal of the day was to make expertise and services easily accessible to city residents, with a particular emphasis on active and safe living at home.

Culture and important issues

The event started Pentti Hannula with opening words, after which the atmosphere became sensitive and nostalgic, a meeting place employee Pia Auralan presented Jussi from Tuppura with a monologue. Aaro Hellaakoski A mini-play based on a poem brought a touch of warm-hearted culture to the fair right from the early hours of the morning.

The briefings heard during the day provided vital information in a concise format, including:

• About the operation of the Kymenlaakso welfare area's tipping screen
• About caregiver support and brain health
• About mental health and substance abuse services resources

Good luck and a shared meal

The atmosphere at the fair also remained high at the popular wheel of fortune. The 60 Hamina Tattoo tickets, which were raffled off with the support of the Welfare Promotion Fund, created excitement and happy expressions among fair visitors. The fund has played a key role in making the entire event possible.

Community spirit was highlighted during the free meal that began at 11 a.m. The dishes prepared by the Jaspis Kohtaamisten kitchen at the Café-Olohuone were sold, and lively conversations took place at the dining tables.

A demonstration of the power of cooperation

The fair ended with a thank-you speech by Pentti Hannula, which emphasized gratitude towards exhibitors, volunteers and active visitors. The Hamina Senior Fair once again showed how important it is to bring local actors together to support the well-being of the municipality's residents.