AUTUMN 2015 ACTIVITY CALENDAR

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1 AUTUMN 2015 ACTIVITY CALENDAR

2 FINNISH LANGUAGE GROUPS Courses The courses progress at a leisurely pace and offer information on Finnish society. They help participants to integrate, prepare you for more advanced studies in Finnish language and help you to maintain the already gained language skills. These courses are especially targeted for those outside the labor force, for example people recently moved to Finland, for senior citizens and stay-at-home parents with small children. If there are free places at the courses also others interested are welcome to attend. Getting familiar with letters and numbers, course A Monday and Wednesday ( ) This course is especially targeted for people who for the very first time start learning to read and write in the Latin alphabet system. Also you learn basic every day Finnish. Child care is not available during the course. Teacher is Irmeli Rantaniska. In association with ViSiO. Register at the Familia office on Tuesday at It s good to have a Finnish or English speaking person with you when registering. Getting familiar with letters and numbers, course B Monday and Wednesday ( ) This course is especially targeted for people who for the very first time start learning to read and write in the Latin alphabet system. Also you learn basic every day Finnish. Child care is not available during the course. Teacher is Irmeli Rantaniska. In association with ViSiO. Register at the Familia office from It s good to have a Finnish or English speaking person with you when registering.

3 Getting familiar with letters and numbers, course C Monday and Wednesday ( ) The course helps you to read and write in the Latin alphabet system. Also you learn basic every day Finnish. It s also possible to join later if there are free places on the course. Child care is available during the course. Teacher is Irmeli Rantaniska. In association with KSL. Register at the Familia office on Tuesday at It s good to have a Finnish or English speaking person with you when registering. Basic course A Tuesday and Thursday ( ) For beginners. The course doesn t require any previous studies in Finnish language but you need to be fluent in reading and writing in Latin alphabet. Child care is available during the course. Teacher is Borbála Fabián. In association with KSL. Register at the Familia office on Wednesday at It s good to have a Finnish or English speaking person with you when registering. Basic course B Monday and Wednesday ( ) For beginners. The course doesn t require any previous studies in Finnish language but you need to be fluent in reading and writing in Latin alphabet. Child care is not available during the course. Teacher is Natalia Lebedeva. In association with ViSiO. Register at the Familia office from Monday It s good to have a Finnish or English speaking person with you when registering.

4 Continuation from the basics Tuesday and Thursday ( ) Suitable for people who have studied Finnish around 50 hours and know the very basics. Child care is not available during the course. Child care is not available during the course. Teacher is Borbála Fabián. In association with KSL. Register at the Familia office on Wednesday at Continuation course Monday and Wednesday ( ) The course focuses on conversation. Basic knowledge of Finnish language is required. Child care is available during the course. Teacher is Natalia Lebedeva. In association with ViSiO. Register at the Familia office on Tuesday at Other Finnish language courses and groups Finnish for stay-at-home parents, continuation from level A1.3 Tuesday and Thursday ( ) This course is for stay-at-home parents living in the city of Helsinki. It requires a level of A1.3. A language test for applicants is arranged on Friday Stay-at-home parents with children aged 1-3 years are on priority. Child care is available during the course. The course is financed by City of Helsinki and will continue in spring Teacher Tuija Hannula. You can ask about free places at the Familia office from Monday 17.8.

5 Papupata conversation group Tuesday and Thursday ( ) The group is open for everyone who is interested and manages basics of Finnish language. The instructors are Red Cross volunteers. For more information about the meetings, contact No registration required, join at any time. Thursday conversation Thursday ( ) In this conversation group we discuss in plain Finnish about different topics that interest the participants. Familia provides coffee and tea. Directed by Ulla Ropponen and Päivi Lehtonen. Register at the Familia office on Wednesday at Let s speak Finnish conversation group Friday ( ) The group consists of maximum of 5 people who know the basics of Finnish language, and who will participate actively and regularly. The discussion topics come from interests of the participants. Participants aged over 55 will be given priority. Directed by Kaarina Koivuniemi. Register at the Familia office on Wednesday at First steps to reading Monday ( , cancelled on ) A short course for those who can speak in Finnish, but not read it. Teacher Irmeli Rantaniska. In association with ViSiO. Register at the Familia office from Wednesday 16.9.

6 Steps into Finnish Friday ( ) Extra practice for the skills of reading and writing. Also words and phrases for everyday life. Get to know Finnish culture by experiencing it yourself. Teacher is Irmeli Rantaniska. In association with ViSiO. Register at the Familia office from Wednesday Saturday conversation Saturday ( ) The group is open for everyone who is interested and manages the basics of Finnish language. Directed by Raija Sipilä. No registration required, join any time. Basic Finnish for everyday life Sunday ( ) Group for those who can already speak a little Finnish. Not suitable for the very beginners. In this group we learn words and phrases for everyday life. Instructor is Satu Saarela. Register at the Familia office on Wednesday at DUO S ACTIVITIES FOR INTERCULTURAL FAMILIES Duo Family Meeting Thursday (3.9., 1.10., , ) The Duo Family Meetings are for intercultural families, in which the partners were born in different countries. At the meetings, we chat in a relaxed atmosphere about the everyday life of intercultural families. There will be coffee and little snacks. Languages: Finnish and English. No registration required.

7 Duo Couple s Cafe Wednesday (30.9., , ) Duo Couple s Café meetings are relaxed and informal get-togethers for young, intercultural couples without children. Come and chat, exchange thoughts and get to know new people. Languages: Finnish and English. No registration required. You can find more information about other Duo-activities (discussion evenings, events in Finnish) on the Duo website: en.duoduo.fi and on Facebook: facebook.com/duosivu. ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES Latvian-speaking baby-parent club Monday ( ) Latvian parent & baby group is an informal group where Latvian speaking parents and their babies (until 3 years old) can meet and socialize to strengthen their Latvian connection. We practice typical Latvian baby-parent activities like singing, playing plays and creating together some of the very first art works. More information and registration: [email protected] Multicultural crèche Monday and Wednesday ( ) Tuesday and Thursday ( ) The crèche is for children whose parents attend a Finnish course at Familia. The child minder speaks Finnish and English. The group is small and requires membership and registration in advance at the same time as the course registration.

8 Italian-speaking colour immersion for children Tuesday (8.9., , , 8.12.) Children get to explore colours and different materials in Italian. More information and registration: Mother & baby group Monday (14.9., , and 7.12.) This club is meant for the mothers and their babies aged less than 1 year. In this group you will have support and tips on baby care, information about the services for baby families in Finland and you will get to know other mothers. Languages Finnish and English. Instructor Nancy Hursti and the trainees of Familia. Registration at the latest on Thursday the week before at the Familia office. Chinese-speaking children s club Monday ( ) In this club we sing and play in Chinese. The club is meant for 3-6 years old children who want to get to know the Chinese children s culture and learn or maintain Chinese language. Directed by Ling Ollikkala. Fee 45 euros/child, in addition to Familia s membership fee 10 euros/child. Register by [email protected] by Sunday at the latest. Kannelmäki family club Wednesday ( ) The program includes play, crafts, discussion, doing things together and getting to know the services of Helsinki city. Parents and children are welcome. More information: Nancy Hursti, Venue: Kannelmäki Youth Centre, Klaneettitie 5, Helsinki. No registration required.

9 Multicultural living room for single parent families Wednesday (9.9., , , 9.12.) Facilitated discussions between multicultural single parents, while the child minder is taking care of the children. Organized by Päksy ry and Familia. Venue: Vallila. More information and registration: Italian-speaking Muskari Friday ( ) Friday ( ) We sing and play together in Italian. The muskari is organized by Circolo degli Italiani in Finlandia. More information and registration: Swahili language children s club Saturday (uneven weeks ) The club is meant for 2-6 years old children who want to learn or maintain the Swahili language. In association with Kefiso ry. Registration by [email protected] or by phone Azer-Turk Muskari Saturday (even weeks ) This group practices songs from various countries in different languages. More information and registration: [email protected].

10 Thai-speaking Saimit family club Sunday ( , cancelled on 8.11.) We sing, play and do other activities together in the club in Thai language. The purpose of the club is to provide a possibility for children to use their other mother tongue in Thai speaking environment. More information and registration on Facebook: or by phone from Fon ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS Camera course Tuesday at and Wednesday at On the first day of Camera course we will learn some theory about photography and build an own pinhole camera. On the second day we will take photos outside and develop them in a darkroom. Language is English. Instructor Rui Prata. Register by Thursday at the latest at the Familia office. English Club Wednesday ( ) In this club we practice using English language in various practical situations. Instructor Irfan Ifi Hussain Sheikh. Registration at the Familia office on Wednesday at Russian-speaking well-being seminar Wednesday at (9.9., 7.10., , 9.12.) In this Russian speaking club we discuss on topics related to well-being of women based on introductions. More information and registration: Zoja Aalto, phone

11 Managing your everyday life Friday (11.9., , , ) You ll learn how to take care of your home and children, prepare nutritious Finnish food and other things that will make your life in Finland easier. At the same time you ll also learn some Finnish language. You can bring your child with you. Maximum 10 participants. Material fee 1 euro / time. In association with Finlands svenska Marthaförbund. Venue: The teaching kitchen of the Marthaförbund. We will leave together from the Familia office at Register by Wednesday before at the Familia office. Flavors from Finland and around the world kitchen club Friday (18.9., 2.10., 6.11., 4.12.) We ll prepare and taste food and pastries from Finland and other counties. We also learn Finnish words needed in the kitchen. You can take your child with you. Maximum 7 participants. Material fee 1-2 euros/ time. Register by Tuesday before at the Familia office. Arabic dance course Friday (every second week ) In this course you will learn the basics, techniques, body postures and movements of Arabic dance. No previous experience required. Instructor Omar Al-Hindi. Register by the day before at the Familia office. Swahili conversation club Friday (11.9., , , ) The Swahili-speaking conversation club meant for adults meets once a month. In association with Kefiso ry. More information and registration: [email protected] or by phone

12 Cooking club Sunday at (even weeks ) The club is mainly meant for clients of reception centers. The idea of the club is to have fun and cultural interaction while cooking. In cooperation with ParatiisiHelsinki - group. More information and registration: [email protected]. EXCURSIONS The Finnish Museum of Photography Thursday at 14 Rui Prata will give a guided tour at the museum. Pimiö Darkroom exhibition will be an introduction to an upcoming camera course. You can also attend only for the visit to museum. Register by Tuesday at the latest at the Familia office. Pasila library Friday at Where can you borrow books in your own mother tongue and find material meant for studying Finnish language? On the guided tour, you will receive information and learn to use the services of the library. If you are interested in having a library card take your passport or ID card with picture on it with you. Register by Thursday at the latest at the Familia office.

13 Fazer s confectionery factory Friday at During the 1 ½ hours guided tour we get an introduction to the secrets and history of chocolate and candy production. We will also have an opportunity to taste the products of Fazer. Maximum 25 persons. Minimum age 10 years. Registration by Monday at the latest at the Familia office. Ne-Rå Counselling centre Friday at At the Ne-Rå Counselling centre, you can ask for help and assistance concerning different issues such as housing, social services or filling in forms. We will also visit the Hakaniemi market hall. Registration by Thursday at the latest at the Familia office. Luckan Integration Friday at On the Finnish Swedish Heritage Day, we will get to know Familia s neighbour Luckan. Luckan Integration offers support and counselling for immigrants in different languages. Registration by Thursday at the latest at the Familia office. Virkainfo and Helsinki City Hall Friday , Virka Info is the public information service of the City of Helsinki. It serves all citizens of Helsinki and provides information services for immigrants. Register by Wednesday at the latest at the Familia office.

14 Helsinki City Museum Friday , The Hulluna Helsinkiin exhibition at the Helsinki City Museum shows the favourite places of Helsinki citizens. At Kino Engel, you can look at old films about the city. Register by Thursday at the latest at the Familia office. EVENTS Autumn General Meeting of Familia Club Thursday , Meeting will deal with statutory matters (activity plan and budget for 2016, election of the board members and auditors). Before the meeting at there is a discussion event on interculturalism. Snacks and drinks will be served. No registration required. Every member is welcome to make their voice heard! Exercise info Thursday at What is a healthy lifestyle? Why is exercise important? Laura Nokkala from Helsinki City Sports Department tells about meaning of exercise and instructs a short exercise session. Info on mainly for women but men can also join. No registration required.

15 Dental Care lesson Tuesday , What is dental care? How can you take care of your teeth at home? How do you get a dentist appointment? Sini Tienhaara from Helsinki City talks about dental hygiene and answers all of your questions. No registration required. Open doors candle party Wednesday , Familia s autumn season ends with a cozy get together party. Entertainments, music, snacks and treats from different countries. You can either just stop by or spend the whole afternoon in atmospheric candle light with nice people. Welcome! No registration required. You can find more information and updates about our activities on the Familia website: and on Facebook: facebook.com/familiaclub. Is something missing? Did you not find the course you were looking for? Would you like to contribute to Familia s activities? Don t hesitate to send us your ideas! Send your comments and suggestions to Familia s coordinator: Mina Iranta [email protected] phone

16 Familia ry Religiously and politically independent NGO, founded in 1988, brings together Finnish people interested in multicultural issues and immigrants with different language and cultural backgrounds. The aim is to promote equality and non-discrimination in the Finnish society, and also to prevent racism and alienation. The courses and events are organized at the Familia venue in Kamppi unless stated otherwise. More information about courses and events is available at the office. Excursions start from Familia s office, unless states otherwise. Participation in the Familia Club courses and events is free for members (apart from the membership fee) unless stated otherwise. Participants for the language groups are accepted on a first come, first served basis. You can ask about possible openings at the office. Both new and old members are welcome to all activities without any registration, unless stated otherwise. The membership fee for 2015 is 20 Euros for adults and 10 Euros for children. For information please visit the Familia Club website en.duoduo.fi, Facebook, telephone or visit the office. WELCOME! Yrjönkatu 29 A 1, 4. krs Helsinki p sähköposti: [email protected] duoduo.fi facebook.com/familiaclub facebook.com/duosivu