Council for the Elderly

Council for the Elderly Missions

The Council for the Elderly people plays an active role in matters concerning elderly people in Rauma.

• It pays attention to ageing, well-being and the role of elderly people in society.
• Acts as a channel for presenting initiatives, proposals, statements and opinions to decision-makers.
• Actively monitors planning and developments relating to living conditions and services for the elderly population

The Council is composed of representatives of the various pensioners’ organisations and meets at least four times a year.

Service Center Tours in 2025

Thanks to the Council for the Elderly, local artists visited Rauma’s service homes during the fall and winter of 2025. The aim was to bring sparkle and joy to the daily lives of the residents.

In October, dance artist Iida Paukamainen toured 27 group homes with her autumn dance performance. Her tour was part of the Seniors’ Culture Weeks.

In December, senior citizens will send Christmas greetings to care homes in the form of a musical interlude. Musician Iiro Kupari will visit care homes with his performance Mies ja kitara – musiikkihetki ikivihreiden ja joululaulujen parissa (Man and Guitar – A Musical Interlude with Evergreens and Christmas Carols).

Composition of the Council 2025–2029

• Ulla Antola, Lappi Association of Pensioners, vice chair
• Muisto Peräntie, Rauma Association of Pensioners
• Anne Koivisto, Lappi Pensioners Association
• Pirjo Marjamäki, Rauma Pensioners Association
• Mirjam Voutilainen, Rauma Pensioners Association
• Eija Sand, Rauma National Seniors Association
• Leea Hiltunen, Rauma Christian Pensioners Association, chair
• Hanna Alho-Kivi, Rauma Region Senior Teachers Association
• Sinikka Ringbom, Rauma Region Disability Pensioners Association
• Pirjo Laitinen, Rauma Region War Veterans Association
• Maija Lampinen, representative appointed by the City Board
• Janne Rantala, presenting secretary