Diversity for seniors: Exciting events in Bremerhaven from September!

Diversity for seniors: Exciting events in Bremerhaven from September!

In the coming months, Bremerhaven has a colorful program in store for its seniors. From autumn onwards, the senior citizens' meeting points in the city will be expecting numerous events that have been specially designed for older people and their relatives. The goal is to stay active, maintain social contacts and obtain valuable information. In that sense it is enriching Bremerhaven portal the local community with meaningful offers.

A highlight at the Altbürgerhaus senior citizens' meeting point (Neuelandstrasse 48) will be the open advice for caring relatives. On September 18, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., those interested will have the opportunity to exchange ideas, receive technical information and find time for themselves - without the hassle of registering. On September 23rd there will be a lecture by Kathrin Kroppach, which will deal with the topic “Activation with biographical knowledge”. In particular, the design of memory boxes is on the agenda, with collaboration with SOLIDAR e.V. and health professionals providing additional added value.

A wide range of offers in the senior meeting points

But there is also something for everyone in the other senior meeting points. At Ankerplatz (Prager Straße 71), the project “Out of being alone and lonely” is offered regularly on the second Friday of the month from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. People aged 55 and over meet here in an open group to report and chat. Another highlight will be the event “Remember and relax with buttons” on September 24th, where creative design is the focus.

For sporty souls, men's yoga is held every Wednesday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the Grünhöfe senior meeting point (Auf der Bult 10b) - a great opportunity for beginners and advanced people to do something for their health. If you want to get your money's worth while playing, you can take part in the open games afternoon with "Don't be annoyed" on September 4th, while tandem bingo challenges two players in teams on September 11th.

Special events and offers of help

The Ernst Barlach House (Am Holzhafen 8) will be enlivened with a concert on September 12th by the student band from the Brüder-Scholl School, while a large flea market will take place on September 23rd. Another important date is the “Music for Remembering” event on September 25th, which is part of “Dementia Week”. This week deals intensively with the topic of dementia, with various offers and information being provided.

The Wulsdorfer Rentenhus (Bremer Straße 17) is offering an open technology consultation hour on September 18th. Questions about smartphones or tablets can be answered here. Also important is the new self-help group for relatives of those affected by stroke, which provides a safe space for exchange every second Monday of the month. Such self-help groups are viewed as particularly valuable because they offer relatives the opportunity to discuss concerns and fears and support each other. There is also information about regional self-help groups, including addresses of contact points Dementia Current Portal available.

The offers offered by seniors in Bremerhaven are an important element in promoting the quality of life of older people. Support and contact points like this Dementia guide The portal also shows how people with dementia and their relatives can find help and information. The exchange between those affected plays a central role, because it is often contact with like-minded people that opens up comfort and new perspectives.