Clubs in Rentukka
Kortepohja Student Village is known for its free time activities and nowadays there are several groups that gather people who have similar interests, upheld by volunteers. Everyone can join without previous knowledge about the topic and others will help you get started. Take a look at all the clubs below and choose which you prefer!
Note, that timetables might change. You can ask further information directly from the clubs.
MONDAY
MAROPE Role Play Club
Monday
18.00
Club Room in Rentukka
Role playing is interactive narration in which you can be a part of the told story as a fictional character. Everyone is welcome to play or get to know the hobby. At times there are limitations with the number of players due to limited space.
TUESDAY
Kortepohja Board Game Nights
Tuesday
17.00
Lillukka
Do you need company for games? Are you interested in modern board games? So are we!
Kortepohja board game nights are open for everyone interested in board, card and parlour games. Our collection includes hundreds of games that we play on our game nights. Welcome!
Sport Session in Kortetalo
Tuesday
20.00-21.00
Kortetalo, Kartanonkuja 7
Note! The sports section is on summer break!
An open sport session at Kortetalo for all residents of the Student Village.
This is a free session organized by the Tenants’ committee, where we enjoy exercising together with a different sport each time.
Welcome to join the sport session!
WEDNESDAY
KESS
Wednesday (odd weeks)
18.00
Club Room in Rentukka
Keski-Suomen Sarjakuvaseura (comics society in Central Finland) is active in Jyväskylä and wants to offer activities around drawing and cartoons and a possibility to meet other hobbyists. Take you own drawing materials with you!
Kortepohjanoteeraus (Improv Club)
Wednesday
18.00
Lillukka
Interested in improv? Improv theatre, or simply improv, is unscripted theatre where the main roles are played by creativity, collaboration, and a good sense of humor. In this club, we’ll play with the most fun improv techniques purely for enjoyment. Whether you’re a first-timer or a stage veteran, you’re welcome to dive into the world of improv!
Please note that the meetings of the club are held in Finnish.
THURSDAY
Language Club
Torstai
14:00
Lillukka
Discover, Learn and Connect!
What we do:
-Explore languages
-Celebrate cultures
-Play and practice
-Boost your future
-Make friends around the world
Rentukka Anime Nights
Thursday
18:00
Club Room in Rentukka
Are you interested in Japanese culture such as anime, manga or video games? Would you like to find others interested in this topic? Renai, also known as Rentukka’s Anime Nights, is open to anyone interested in the topic!
Our activity mainly consist of anime nights on Thursdays in Rentukka’s Club room, as well as other activities. Learn more on our Discord channel. Welcome!
Kenjutsu
Thursday
18:30-20.30
Lillukka
Come and try traditional, Japanese martial arts. The practice of open for everybody and previous experience isn’t needed. Requisites for the practise can be borrowed and the practice is free.
SUNDAY
Yoga Session
Sunday
16:00-18:00
Lillukka
Looking for a calm and friendly space to stretch, relax, and reconnect with yourself? Join our Yoga Session!
These sessions are open to everyone, regardless of experience. We practice simple and gentle yoga techniques together, focusing on relaxation,
light movement, breathing, and mindfulness. The aim is to unwind, move comfortably, and enjoy a peaceful get-together in a welcoming environment.
Bring our own mat and wear comfortable clothes.
Kortepohja Dance Club
Sunday
18:00-20:00
Lillukka
Do you want to socialize, have fun, move your body and enjoy good music? Then join our team!
In Kortepohja Dance Club we meet every Sunday evening in Lillukka among introductory and ongoing sessions for salsa & bachata, bollywood, ballet and belly dancing. Not all dances are offered every Sunday. Follow our facebook page (link below).
On Tuesdays we meet in Rentukka’s Club room following easy choreographies to pop songs.
Ask the community manager or club leaders for the link to the club’s WhatsApp group!
Riichi Mahjong
Sunday
14:00-20:00
Rentukka Club room
Riichi Mahjong is a four-player poker-like variant of the Chinese Mahjong game, played with “tiles” instead of playing cards, where both luck and skill play a role.
Game nights are open to all. We’re happy to teach new players, and you can come and watch the games too – club games are typically a relaxed way to spend time.
Boost for thesis writing
In addition to the weekly clubs, Thesis Weekends are held in Rentukka once a month. It is an intensive weekend for students of the University of Jyväskylä who are working on their theses.
More info: opinnayterupeama@jyu.fi
Do you want to start your own club?
We want to support communal activities and are glad to offer spaces for clubs that are open for everyone. In addition, the Kortepohja Student Village Tenants’ Committee grants club subsidies to support the club activities.
Contact the development specialist of Soihtu if you want further information!
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