He who rests, rusts: With its wide range of leisure activities, the Rastatt senior citizens' office invites older people to take part in activities together - be it lectures, French or computer courses, visits to the theater or singing and reading circles. The offer is aimed at active senior citizens as well as older people who need help or their relatives.
The city of Rastatt's senior citizens' office, which is run by volunteers and financially supported by the city of Rastatt, has been in existence since 2003. The volunteers provide advice and support in all matters concerning older people.
Anyone who would like to get involved with the senior citizens' office and offer their own courses or take on planning tasks is also very welcome.
Leisure activities offered by the senior citizens' office
The senior citizens' office also organizes a wide range of activities for older people. These range from language courses and gymnastics classes to computer courses. Everyone is invited to take part. Anyone who would like to get involved with the senior citizens' office and offer their own courses or take on planning tasks is also welcome.
Offers at a glance
Gymnastics with Adrea Holz
Yoga with Karin Wahrer
Getting older in a healthy and relaxed way - that is the goal of Karin Wahrer, who is expanding the sports program offered by the Rastatt senior citizens' office with a yoga course. The "Yoga at the best age" course takes place every Wednesday from 9 to 10 a.m. in the "Open Door" room at Rheintorstraße 25. The first "taster sessions" are offered free of charge.
Participants should bring a yoga mat, a blanket, a cushion, a towel and non-slip socks.
Italian course
French course
English course
Senior citizens often finally have time to travel. At the English course offered by the Senior Citizens' Office, they can learn their first language skills or brush up on their English as a travel language. For beginners and participants with some knowledge. Dates weekly on Wednesdays from 9 to 10.30 am and 10.45 am to 12.15 pm at the Rossi-Haus senior citizens' office.
Choir: Singing is fun - Sing along!
Young and old can join in the choir of the senior citizens' office. German folk songs and international folk songs are sung. The main focus of the Senior Citizens' Office choir is the joy of singing together. Everyone, young and old, is welcome to join the choir. The choir meets regularly on Wednesdays at 2.30 p.m. in the Rossi Haus, Herrenstraße 13. The choirmaster, Dagobert Müller, studied orchestral and choral conducting, singing and piano at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Weimar from 1976 to 1980.
Open singing
For many older people, singing is part of life. In old age, they often have an amazing repertoire of songs that they know by heart. Even if the voice gets older, the joy of singing remains. The opportunity to sing with musical accompaniment is offered every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Rossi House.
Mobile phone/Internet advice 55+
If you have any problems with email, text, spreadsheet or image editing programs, the advice center for cell phones and the Internet 55+ is the place to go at the senior citizens' office. Every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, experts work with visitors to try and solve problems individually on their PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone (please bring your own). Experienced computer users are also very welcome and can exchange ideas with each other and the experts in a friendly atmosphere.
Discussion group with Wolfgang Letz
Anyone interested in discussing philosophical and psychological topics is welcome to join the discussion group led by retired senior teacher Wolfgang Letz. As the topics are independent of each other, newcomers can always join in. The discussion group meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 2.30 to 4 p.m. in the senior citizens' office of the town of Rastatt, Herrenstraße 13 in the Rossi House. Registration is not necessary.
Painting course "Watercolor painting with Jürgen Pfeiffer"
The City of Rastatt's senior citizens' office offers watercolor painting with art lecturer Jürgen Pfeiffer on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month in the senior citizens' office in the Rossi Haus from 2 pm to 4 pm. People who like to be creative in their free time or want to discover their creativity are very welcome. No previous knowledge is required. Participants will be taught the basics of watercolor painting and how to work with the materials (paper, paints, etc.). The principles of perspective, composition and color harmony will be discussed in theory and tested in practice. Please bring along: Watercolor paints, brushes of 22 - 66), water glass, soft pencil, eraser, sponge or cloth, paper of at least 300 thickness, paper kitchen towels.
Theater group
The theater group of the Rastatt senior citizens' office is looking for senior citizens who enjoy acting and would like to learn and perform a play together with theater teacher Jaqueline Edelmann! Anyone who enjoys people and theater can take part. There are no prerequisites. Just a bit of courage! There is no fixed age limit - neither lower nor higher. All that is important is the desire to act and enjoy working in a very humorous and friendly ensemble. If you are interested and have any questions about rehearsals, please contact Ms. Edelmann: leben-ohne-maske@posteo.de.
Café Contact
Every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., the Rastatt senior citizens' office invites senior citizens to Café Kontakt in the foyer of the Rossi Haus. Over coffee and cake, visitors can get to know nice people, have interesting conversations and find out about the wide range of offers for senior citizens. Registration is not necessary. Just drop by!
Dance again
Dancing keeps body and soul healthy and brings joie de vivre. The senior citizens' office offers a dance tea for the mature generation over 55 once a month in the "Open Door", Rheintorstraße 25 (entrance from the courtyard). There is dancing to music from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Drinks are also provided.
Open bookshelf
There are also regular lectures, theater trips and joint excursions. For more information, please refer to the municipal calendar of events or contact the senior citizens' office directly. The staff are always available in person on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Rossi Haus, Herrenstraße 13 in Rastatt or by telephone on 07222 972 9422.
