The Association of Senior Citizens settles into Flatahraun until the year 2041

Heartfelt congratulations on this day. February 2026 has been wonderful, but I think this tops everything. This has been our long‑term dream, said Valgerður Sigurðardóttir, chair of the Senior Citizens’ Association in Hafnarfjörður.

On Friday, Valgerður signed on behalf of the association a lease agreement that ensures its presence at Flatahraun 3 until the year 2041. Hafnarfjarðarbær rents the premises from the trade union Hlíf. The association also signed a service agreement earlier this month regarding the operation and activities of the community center Hraunsel.

An important day

This day is important for us and for the association’s future. We can see that we will be able to stay here for the next fifteen years and that the association can continue to thrive, she said, noting that the premises are specially designed for the activities. The association has been at Flatahraun since 2002, and before that at Reykjavíkurvegur 50. It was founded in 1968.

Significant growth

Ten years ago there were 1,164 members in twelve courses. Now there are 2,400 members and twenty courses. This building accommodates everything. It stretches like elastic. Our heart is here, and this means so much to us, said Valgerður at the signing. She has served as chair for the past decade and witnessed these changes.

She says the uncertainty in recent months, when it was unclear whether the activities could continue in the building, was difficult, which makes the joy even greater. I am incredibly happy, and we all are, and I know the board has been very worried. I want to say this: now we can put our energy into driving the work forward, she said. My heartfelt thanks and congratulations, she added.

A thriving association

Valdimar Víðisson, the mayor, echoes the congratulations. The community activities for older people have strengthened and flourished in recent years under the leadership of FEBH. It is therefore a great pleasure to sign this agreement and secure the activities even further. The agreement also provides for increased space, which is very welcome as FEBH’s membership has steadily grown.

Yes, heartfelt congratulations to everyone involved in the strong work and community within the Senior Citizens’ Association in Hafnarfjörður.