Living room activity

What the hell living room? Who is it for?

Aurala's living room is a meeting place and gathering space that is open to everyone - regardless of age, gender, culture or life situation - that is, including you!

What can you do in the living room and when can you come there?

Our regional living room is open for self-service use every weekday! It means that you can freely come and go, read a magazine or grab a game from the board game shelf and be alone or together. There are free toilets in the living room and you can buy cocoa and specialty coffees in addition to regular coffee from the inexpensive coffee machine. We also have a book exchange point, where you can find new reading or bring your unused books into circulation. In addition, we organize various events and activities in Olkari.

All living room activities are free of charge.

Let's brainstorm together!

Did a question come to your mind? Do you have any ideas or suggestions for action? Would you like to become a volunteer for Naapurustokahveti? Contact Aurala's living room team:

Jaana
jaana.peippo@aurala.fi
050 324 2030

Kati
kati.vallenius@aurala.fi
050 551 5746

TIMELY ON THE SHOULDER

Christmas break, i.e. living room closed 23.12.24-6.1.25

Self-use of the living room is always possible according to the opening hours of the Aurala office. In use e.g. daily newspapers, book exchange shelf, inexpensive coffee machine. The office is open in week 2, January 7-10. from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Group activities continue again in week 3 (from January 13).

The evening olkkari for working-age people living alone continues on 13.1. from, remember to also follow on social media: Instagram and Facebook

Arrival

Auralan Setlementti ry
Satakuntatie 10
20100 Turku
050 316 7702
Car navigation address: Louhenpolku 3

Opening hours:
Mon-Thurs 9:30-20:00
Fri 9:30-15:00

You can get to Aurala from Kauppatori with buses 2, 6, 7, 60 and 300 (in the direction of Raisio), as well as on foot and by bike. You can park your car next to the main building or along nearby streets.

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WORKS IN AURALA'S LIVING ROOM

NEIGHBORHOOD COFFEES TUESDAYS 10 AM–12.30 PM IN AURALA'S LIVING ROOM

Every Tuesday in Aurala's living room, coffee is available free of charge to everyone from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Drop by for a quick coffee or stay longer to sit in the company of others, according to your own schedule. Daily newspapers to read, the possibility to play board games, you can chat with others or, if you prefer, just keep quiet.

EVENING SHORTS FOR WORKING AGE LIVING ALONE

Lonely house, is the measure full of being alone? Are you looking for something to do in your free time or content for your empty moments? Do you need company in the evenings or someone to brainstorm with?

Come and join the evening club activities in the regional living rooms! Read more here

ROLE-PLAY SHOULDER FOR JUST BEGINNERS: ROLE-PLAY NIGHTS AT AURA

Hi Young Adult, Interested in tabletop RPGs but not quite sure where to start? Five different tabletop role-playing game sessions are organized in Aurala between November and December, for which players are wanted! The games are beginner-friendly, so you don't need previous experience to participate, just interest is enough! Before the game, you get to create your own character with the guidance of the game master and learn the basics of playing at the same time!

The spring 2025 schedule will be published soon

The communication of the role-playing game takes place on the Discord server, send a message to the game master and ask more:

milla.valke@aurala / Whatsapp 040 523 1827

ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH

In addition, two groups of young adults meet in Aurala's premises. More information directly from the groups themselves:

Business project , youth dance group (16–29 years), tanja.adel@ymca.fi

HangFlow, Non-profit youth organization

A young woman and a young man sit next to each other and look towards the camera with a small smile on their face.

LIVING ROOM ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN

The living room activity is free and open to everyone. Check the details of each activity to see if participation requires registration. Families are also welcome in Aurala just as they are!

There are weekly groups and events for families with children.

Questions about Aurala's living room operations are answered by Jaana:
jaana.peippo@aurala.fi
050 324 2030

FAMILY SUMMER WEDNESDAYS 9:30-11:30 AM

Welcome to an open family activity where we meet, talk and eat breakfast together. Children have space to play and have fun. Adults, on the other hand, have the opportunity for peer-to-peer discussion and togetherness. Free breakfast is provided (porridge, bread roll, coffee/tea).

All families with children are welcome at Perheolkkar, regardless of the children's age. So you can come along even if the children are at school. You will definitely find a company to talk to, the instructor is always there.

Registration is not required, we take into account allergies and diets where possible.

The family club is organized every Wednesday from 9:30 to 11:30 in Aurala's Aurora hall at Satakunantie 10. The group is led by Jaana: jaana.peippo@aurala.fi or 050 324 2030.