Multi-generation house Volkshaus (MGH)

Every Monday through Thursday, the heart of our home—our neighborhood café—opens its doors. Young and old come together over coffee or tea and fresh rolls in the morning, or delicious homemade cake in the afternoon.

9:00–11:00 a.m. in the café: Breakfast with delicious rolls for moderate to hearty appetites
3:00–5:00 p.m. in the café: Coffee and cake (with waffles on Wednesdays and Thursdays)

Consultations with the care counseling service of Diakonie Altholstein are available by appointment during the café’s opening hours.

Reservations: 04321 2505 2112
Note: The café is closed during school breaks

Monday
: English-language breakfast meetup, every Monday, 9–11 a.m.

; Kniffeln, every 3rd Monday, 3–5 p.m.

Open Sing-Along, every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday
: “We Chat in Low German About This and That” with Inge Rohwer, every 4th Tuesday, 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Social gathering with coffee and cake, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month starting at 3:00 p.m.

We Play Bingo!, every fourth Tuesday, 3–5 p.m.

NeLe – Neumünster Reading Club – reads at the café, every 2nd Tuesday, starting at 3:30 p.m.

Game Night every 3rd Tuesday starting at 6:00 p.m.

Knitting for young and old, every 3rd Tuesday, 7–9 p.m.

Wednesday
Yoga with Carmen Cornelius, every Wednesday, 9–10:30 a.m. and 5:30–7 p.m.

Pétanque around the Volkshaus, every second Wednesday, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Group for singles, with coffee and cake, every two weeks, 3:00–5:00 p.m.

Thursday
: Staying Active Brings Blessings—Chair Exercises for Seniors, every Thursday, 9–10 a.m.

Repair Café, every Thursday, 3–5 p.m.

Spinning for Young and Old, every first Thursday, 3:00–5:30 p.m.

Citizens’ Consultation Hour hosted by the Senior Citizens’ Advisory Council in Tungendorf, every first Thursday of the month, 3–5 p.m.

Back Care Class with Kristin Schmidt, Thursdays from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.

Friday
Craft Club, every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, 3:30–5:30 p.m.

September

Presentation at the MGH: Internet Security in Everyday Life
Tuesday, September 1, starting at 5:00 p.m.
Cybersecurity consultant Michael Linke and Chief Inspector Marc Andresen will discuss internet security in everyday life, from strong passwords to securing devices; attendees are welcome to ask their own questions.
Location: Mehrgenerationenhaus (MGH) Volkshaus der Diakonie Altholstein, Hürsland 2, Neumünster
Cost: free, donations welcome
Registration: Tel. 04321 25052110 or mgh@diakonie-altholstein.de

NeLe – Readings at the Multigenerational House
Café Tuesday, September 8, November 10, and December 8, 3:30 p.m. each day (Café open from 3:00 p.m.)
The NeLe reading initiative invites you to enjoy entertaining stories and texts in High German and Low German; in November, Gudrun Köster and Claudia Kloppenburg will read, and in December, Erika Dehn.
Location: Café at the Multigenerational House, Neumünster
Cost: Free admission; only food and drinks are charged; donations to NeLe are welcome
Registration: mgh@diakonie-altholstein.de or by phone at 04321 25052110

Pictures Tell Stories – Neumünster in the
’50s, ’60s, and ’70s September 21, 2026, 2:30 p.m.
Photographer Monika Krebs presents black-and-white photos from the archive of photographer Walter Erben, spanning three decades in Neumünster; a collaboration with the Museum Tuch + Technik, also open to people with dementia and their families.
Location: Volkshaus Multigenerational Center, Tungendorf, Neumünster
Cost: €10 per person, including coffee and cake
Registration by September 17: Tel. 04321 25052112 or mgh(at)diakonie-altholstein.de

Planting Crocuses on the Volkshaus Grounds
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 3:00–4:30 p
.m. The Volkshaus Multigenerational Center and the Volkshaus Daycare Center invite young and old alike to plant crocus bulbs together for spring. Soup and drinks will be provided.
Location: Volkshaus Multigenerational Center, Hürsland 2, 24536 Neumünster
Cost: A small fee to cover the cost of soup and drinks
Registration: Not required

Dealing with People with Dementia in Challenging Everyday Situations – Tips for Family
CaregiversMonday, September 28, 2026, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Diakonie Altholstein offers family caregivers the opportunity to ask questions, receive practical answers, and engage in group discussion.
Location: Volkshaus Multigenerational Center, Hürsland 2, Neumünster
Registration: mgh@diakonie-altholstein.de or by phone at 04321 2505 2110

Integration Boules Tournament
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 4:00–7:00 p
.m. Sixteen teams will play on eight courts around the Volkshaus in Neumünster-Tungendorf; refreshments will be provided, including drinks and a cake buffet; the finalists will win an “ice cream prize” from the Tungendorf ice cream parlor.
Location: around the Volkshaus, Neumünster-Tungendorf

October

From XS to XXL – “Women, Clothes, and Prosecco”
Friday, October 16, 6:00–8:30 p.m. (XXL edition) and Saturday, October 17, 2:00–4:30 p.m. (all sizes)
A clothing swap featuring well-preserved secondhand clothing, shoes, and accessories at fair prices; fitting rooms are available for trying on items, along with waffles, coffee, or Prosecco.
Location: Volkshaus Multigenerational Center, Hürsland 2, Tungendorf
Cost: 2 tables in the hall: €12 (registration required); booth space in front of the building: €7 (no registration required); clothing rack: €3
Registration: Tel. 2505 2110 or mgh@diakonie-altholstein.de

20 Years of NeLe – Neumünster’s Love of Reading: Anniversary Celebration
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 12 p.m.–5 p.m.
The NeLe reading initiative is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a book flea market, spoken-word performances, storytime sessions at the reading table, and coffee and cake for all ages.
Location: Volkshaus Multigenerational Center, Neumünster

Information Session “Heavy Rain and Flooding: Protecting My Home”
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 6–7:30 p.m.
The City of Neumünster and the Schleswig-Holstein Consumer Advice Center will provide information on personal precautions against heavy rain and flooding—including sensible protective measures, the role of building insurance, and checklists for what to do before, during, and after a flood.
Location: Volkshaus Tungendorf, Hürsland 2, 24536 Neumünster
. Please register with Luise Hannink, Tel. 0431-942 2953, klimaschutz(at)neumuenster.de