New senior meeting in the Westkreuz: Encounters against loneliness!

New senior meeting in the Westkreuz: Encounters against loneliness!

On Friday, July 4, 2025, a new place of cooperation will be opened in Munich: the senior citizen meeting in the parish center of St. Lukas, located at Aubinger Strasse 63, becomes a heart for older people in the area. The aim of the meeting point is to combat loneliness that many seniors feel. Petra Wiesner will take over the management and receives support from a dedicated team of the inner mission. tz.de reports that the premises about a small hall, a group room, two offices and a cafeteria Have book wall and barge.

The café of the senior meeting invites you to make new contacts with freshly baked cakes every day and spend cozy hours in a nice company. In addition, warm lunches are offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. For the design of the activities, visitors are invited to actively contribute their ideas and wishes. From digital consultation hours to game afternoons to narrative cafes - the program will be diverse and varied. maleser.de emphasizes that such offers not only serve socializing, but also to social exchange and common learning.

loneliness in old age - a widespread problem

Loneliness in old age not only affects Munich seniors, but is a phenomenon that deals with millions of people worldwide. Around 20% of the over 65-year-olds live alone in Germany, and many often feel lonely. According to the Robert Koch Institute, there are even 29% of women over 80 years of age who can be found in their social isolation. This loneliness can not only affect quality of life, but also bring health risks such as cardiovascular diseases and depression. betterwelt.info shows the urgency such initiatives and illustrates how important it is to give the older generations a voice and platform.

In the senior meeting, lectures on topics such as fall prophylaxis and aids will also take place in order to support the seniors in their independence. A sports offer in the large parish hall will also be an integral part of the program in the future. The inner courtyard of the parish center is designed with a bank and colorfully painted flower boxes to the "Ratschhof", an inviting retreat.

an opening party for the whole community

The opening festival on July 4th begins at 2 p.m. with a champagne reception and greetings from Mayor Verena Dietl. A buffet will be available from 3 p.m. In addition, there will be the possibility to visit the new premises at the parish festival on July 12th and 13th. In a heart of Munich, a platform is created that not only offers the seniors a roof over their heads, but also new joie de vivre and social integration.

whether young or old, everyone is invited to participate and to bring the offer to bring alive. It is time to strengthen the coexistence and combat loneliness - the new senior meeting will certainly have a good hand.