Older Adults’ Gathering at Tuuru Karjamõis
Come and enjoy a fun and engaging day at Tuuru Karjamõis!
On 22 November 2026, we invite older adults from Haapsalu and the surrounding area, representing different linguistic and cultural backgrounds, to a special gathering where we can get to know the Tuuru community and one another, cook together, enjoy creative activities and discover local stories.
Meeli Lokk, the host of Tuuru Karjamõis, will introduce the local community, the history of the manor and its unique role as a community house.
Outdoors, we will enjoy a warm rowanberry and apple peel drink and take part in a team orienteering game suitable for everyone. Along the way, we will discover the area’s history, traditions and community activities.
The day will be enriched by cookbook author Lia Virkus, who is publishing a new cookbook and lifestyle guide with Liis Orav in November, aimed at older readers and focusing on how to live a long and healthy life. Together with Lia, we will prepare a few dishes from the book and enjoy tasting them at the end of the day.
During the craft workshops, we will make a traditional Estonian hanging Christmas decoration from straw, known as a jõulukräss, as well as colourful birds from yarn.
The gathering offers older adults from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds an opportunity to meet, connect and spend time together. No previous cooking or crafting experience is needed. We will work together and help one another. Communication will mainly be in Estonian, with simple explanations and mutual support whenever needed.
DATE AND TIME: 22 November 2026, 14:00-18:00
LOCATION: Tuuru Karjamõis, Tuuru village, Lääne County, Estonia
PARTICIPATION: free of charge
To register, please complete the registration form: Register here.
If needed, transport will be arranged for participants on the Haapsalu–Tuuru–Haapsalu route.
For more information: Svea Stamberg · 5815 8957 · sveastamberg@gmail.com
Places are limited.
Come along, enjoy activities together and make new friends!
The project is supported by the Estonian Folk Culture Centre.
ESF Project No. 21.4.7.57 “Support for Community Activities Promoting Integration”.
