Staying Fit and Active Together

The Jena Municipal Senior Citizens’ Advisory Council and the City of Jena’s Senior Citizens’ Office have unveiled the event program for the second half of 2026. Under the motto “Staying Fit & Active Together,” older residents of Jena can once again look forward to a diverse range of activities—including exercise, culture, counseling, and social gatherings—through December.

Here are some highlights from the program:

• August 13, 2026 – Bicycle rickshaw ride: Excursion to the city farm at Erlkönig, starting at Holzmarkt.
• September 12, 2026 – “Stabil Mobil”: Free testing of special tricycles for seniors and people with limited mobility at Johannistor.
• October 1, 2026 – Climate walk in Lobeda-Ost: Group walk with Jena’s climate adaptation coordinator.
• October 6, 2026 – Dance Tea at the Hotel Schwarzer Bär: A dance gathering for singles, couples, and groups.
• November 11–12, 2026 – KUNSTNAH(T): Creative workshops featuring projects with fabric, paper, and ceramics at the DRK Community Center Jena-Ost.
• November 13, 2026 – “A Book and a Conversation”: A surprise book presentation at the Ernst-Abbe Library with time for discussion.

In addition, the new information series “Ruhestand im Blick” (Focus on Retirement), starting October 1, will offer guidance on topics such as financial planning, housing in old age, and finding meaning in retirement at several scheduled dates. Regular events such as the monthly seniors’ breakfast, the bereavement café, and smartphone assistance sessions will also continue to take place on a regular basis.

Flyers are available

The complete event flyer, featuring all dates, locations, and contact information, is now available for pickup at community centers, the TouristInfo, the Care Support Center, and other distribution points throughout Jena.