Büdingen seniors enjoy warm hospitality in Herzberg!

Büdingen seniors enjoy warm hospitality in Herzberg!

The annual senior week in the Brandenburg city of Herzberg recently took place, which was organized for the 31st time this year. Representatives of the Büdingen Senior Advisory Board set out to take part in various events and to maintain the exchange with their Herzberg colleagues. The Büdingen Senior Advisory Board was represented by the chairmanship of Horst Mege, deputy Monika Eichenauer and the members Rita Eckert and Norbert Supp. According to fnp receive.

The Büdingen seniors already had the opportunity in October of the previous year to get to know the Herzberg seniors in Büdingen, which formed the basis for current visits and discussions. With a varied program that included a sing-along concert in the Sankt-Marien Church and stimulating conversations at dinner, the week became a real experience. Gerd Karrei, a member of the district senior advisory board, was also among the guests present from Büdingen.

highlights of the senior week

Special highlights of the visit were a cozy covered wagon ride through the picturesque surroundings of Herzberg with coachman Helmut Neumann and a visit to the most modern bowling alley in Brandenburg in the club home of VfB Herzberg. Mayor Karsten Eule-Prütz and Vice Mayor Stefanie Kuntze did not miss the opportunity to welcome the Büdingen guests for lunch. The chairwoman of the district senior advisory board Elbe-Elster, Barbara Winkelmann, warm greetings and gifts.

Another highlight was the city tour with Karin Jage, which, among other things, presented the modern planetarium to the guests. The end of the senior week was a surprise cinema in the Albert Schweitzer senior center with the film "Max and the Wilde 7". These sociable and warm activities ensured an intensive exchange between the two senior citizens' advisory boards and creating anticipation for a sooner reunion.

senior activities beyond the borders

worldwide, more and more pensioners are retiring to their retirement to gain new experiences. A report by Waye-ausland.de shows that seniors have a variety of ways to retire sensibly. Tasks as grandparents in the au pair, volunteer work or language trips are just a few options that are open to older generations. The length of stay ranges from a few weeks to a whole year.

This year's senior week in Cologne also commemorates the upcoming Berlin Seniors Week , which will take place from June 21 to 28, 2025 under the motto "In the Kiez". There, too, the interests and needs of older people are in the foreground, and many organizations present their offers.

The lively exchange between Büdingen and Herzberg impressively shows how important the connection between different regions is. The warm hospitality and the enriching conversations open up new horizons for older people and gives hope for many other joint events. The Büdingen seniors look forward to seeing you again soon and thank you for the unforgettable experiences during the senior week.