MIITTI - Culture, language and sports meetups

Join us on Fridays, 18:00 - 19:30 at Lapinlahden Lähde for a free session where we’ll explore the topic of the week. After 19:30, you're welcome to hang out with us. Depending on what the group decides, we sometimes:
- stay in, enjoy tea and cookies and play board games
- go out for dinner or order food, feel free to bring your meal
- Just engage in deep conversations

✅ Your RSVP counts as your registration, we expect you to honour it.
🤝 All conversations are confidential. What’s shared, stays in the group.
🌿 Small group, big heart: Everyone gets a chance to share.
🧘‍♀️ Come comfy, come curious.
💧 Bring water. Skip heavy meals & caffeine.

📍 Tallipääty, Lapinlahdenpolku 8, Helsinki
(Through the gate, first door on the left!)

Kind reminder: Last-minute cancellations or no-shows mean others miss out. To keep it fair, repeated cases may result in losing the spot in future sessions.

Motley ry, in collaboration with MIITTI, is happy to present our Autumn-26 schedule of FREE, FUN and FRIENDLY creative community workshops for children and young people, including embroidery, knitting, ink painting, architecture, tufting and acting sessions, led by our lovely, kind and professional teachers!
Check the individual dates for each activity in the registration form further down!

WHERE:
The workshops will take place on Wednesday evenings at:
Tallipääty, MIITTI office at Lapinlahden Lähde, Lapinlahdenpolku 8

This year we are able to provide a range of children and young people's creative activities free of charge (materials included too), thanks to a grant from a foundation Brita Maria Renlunds minne sr.

All are welcome, wherever you are in your running or walking journey!
We meet at Lapinlahti Sauna, with the run starting promptly at 6:00 PM — please arrive early to get ready.
Good to know:

• 🥾 Changing room, a few lockers, and a bathroom are available
• 🏃 Route: sauna → Sibelius Monument → back (6–6.5 km total)
• 🔒 The sauna house will be locked while we're out running
• 🧖 After the run: swim, sauna, and hang out until 8:00 PM
• 🌊 Bring a water bottle, swimming + shower gear, and clothing you are comfortable running in
• 🕗 Please plan to leave by 8:00 PM
• Can't make it? Please cancel at least 3 hours in advance so someone on the waitlist can take your spot.

Zero tolerance for harassment. Everyone should feel safe and welcome here.

Hosted by: Nia & Olli
For help or questions, contact: Nia – +358 408223934

HOW TO FIND US:
When arriving at the main gates of Lapinlahden Lähde, turn right and head towards the water. Lapinlahti's sauna is located halfway between the yellow main building and the red Venetsia building

We want everyone to feel welcome and safe. By participating, you agree to:
• Respect others – Be mindful of personal boundaries, privacy, and consent.
• Listen actively – Give space for all voices and avoid dominating conversations.
• Use inclusive language – Avoid offensive, discriminatory, or exclusionary remarks.
• Be considerate in the sauna – Some people may prefer quiet or need space.
• Address issues kindly – If a problem arises, bring it up respectfully or with the hosts.

Tervetuloa Run to Saunaan!
Tapaamme Lapinlahden saunalla ja lähdemme juoksemaan noin kello 18.00. Tulethan ajoissa!
• Käytössä on pukuhuone, lokeroita ja vessat.
• Juoksemme saunalta Sibelius-monumentille ja takaisin. Kokonaismatka on noin 6-6,5 km.
• Sauna on lukossa juoksun ajan. Juoksun jälkeen saunomme, uimme ja vietämme aikaa yhdessä kello 20.00 saakka. Kello 20.00 jälkeen meidän täytyy poistua.

Tapahtuman järjestävät: Nia ja Olli
Voit soittaa Nialle: +358 408223934

MITEN MEIDÄT LÖYTÄÄ:
Kun saavut Lapinlahden Lähteen pääporteille, käänny oikealle kohti merta. Lapinlahden sauna on keltaisen päärakennuksen ja punaisen Venetsia-rakennuksen puolivälissä.

Haluamme, että kaikilla on turvallinen olo. Run to Sauna -tapahtumissa noudatamme seuraavia periaatteita:
• Kunnioitamme toistemme rajoja ja yksityisyyttä.
• Annamme kaikille tilaa osallistua keskusteluun.
• Puhumme kaikista ihmisistä ja ihmisryhmistä kunnioittavasti.
• Olemme ystävällisiä toisillemme.
• Ongelmatapauksissa voit kääntyä ohjaajien puoleen.

MIITTI’s Principles for safer space:
MIITTI wants to nourish a safe and pleasant environment for everyone, where everyone can feel safe as themselves. By joining as a volunteer, employee or participant of the event or activity, you agree to follow the guidelines below

Non-discrimination
I do not make assumptions about people based on their external characteristics or names. I treat all participants with respect, and I don’t use language or take actions that discriminate based on race, gender, sexuality, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic. I respect pronouns and names.
Boundaries
I respect others' personal space and boundaries, both physical and mental. I acknowledge that I cannot know someone else's boundaries without asking first. I ask before touching. I listen to others and adapt my behavior if someone indicates that my behavior makes them feel uncomfortable.
Creating Safe Environment
Everyone is responsible for contributing to a safe and respectful environment. If I witness harassment, I do my part to support those who experience inappropriate or offensive treatment.
Zero Tolerance for Harassment
Our space upholds a strict zero-tolerance policy towards any form of harassment. Harassment, whether verbal, physical, or online, will not be tolerated.
If you experience or witness inappropriate behavior or harassment at our events, please report it to the MIITTI or Lapinlahden Lähde staff.