Living in the quarter
Contact point GFO Klostergarten
With their central location, the neighborhood rooms in the former monastery are an optimal meeting place for all citizens. A new elevator, a bus stop and driving services will ensure accessibility for less mobile citizens. Volunteers also play a major role in the projects. Support for civic engagement is intended to strengthen aid structures and social networks. Fundraising is used to collect grants for the planned projects.
The term "neighborhood" comes from urban development. It means more than just housing. Neighborhood work brings together people from different social and cultural backgrounds and generations: Neighbors, communities, associations, administration, politics. In this way, interests are bundled and realized.
The neighborhood management of the GFO Klostergarten focuses on the connection and networking of the citizens of Merten of all generations, of all origins, whether newly arrived or original Merten residents, in order to support them, to facilitate and enrich their lives.
In Merten, there is an active club and community life that provides important opportunities for people to meet. But membership numbers are declining, and the institutions that are so important to Merten are finding it increasingly difficult to recruit new members.
Shopping facilities, medical and health care, nursing and support services are available. These offerings should therefore be strengthened and networked so that they can continue to provide a good life in Bornheim-Merten.
With the Klostergarten Bornheim-Merten, the Society of the Franciscan Sisters of Olpe (GFO) has established a location that is open and integrated into the village of Merten, making mutual participation possible: on the one hand for the residents of the Klostergarten itself, but also for the people in the surrounding area.
The former hospital cafeteria - the KulTür - has become a meeting place that is designed and filled with life together with the neighborhood. The needs of all generations and life situations are decisive.
The space can accommodate 120 spectators and has a café and seminar facilities. Attached are a studio, a kitchen and a 40m² group and consultation room. The monastery chapel is available for spiritual offerings and retreat.
The KulTür in the old monastery is a large barrier-free event space with a counter and serving area as well as an attached kitchen.
Possible uses:
- with theater seating and variable stage for theater performances, readings or meetings,
- with tables and available technology (projector, screen, audio package and stage lighting) as a seminar room or conference hall,
- with available café tables, sofas, armchairs and bar tables for receptions, brunches, wine tastings or other tasting events,
- for private parties,
- for art exhibitions and markets
- for sports events such as gymnastics, yoga, rehabilitation sports, dance or TaiChi.
Another kitchen as well as outdoor equipment (pavilions, beer tent sets) for the forecourt of the KulTür are available. A local caterer is available for large and small events.
More rooms
In the neighboring convent there are additional rooms for counseling, group work or artistic/craft activities:
- Studio
- Counseling office
- Old convent chapel
- Training room
The studio and counseling office can be rented. The amount of the room rent depends on the type of use:
- free of charge for all events of the quarter
- for Bornheim organizers and network partners of the Quarter (local associations, interest groups, VHS, etc.) at a special rate,
- for private use,
- for corporate events.
The former therapy pool of the hospital is operated by the SSV Merten with numerous offers and expands the offer in the GFO Klostergarten.
For example, SSV Merten holds its aqua gymnastics and swimming courses in the therapy pool of the former hospital.
For more information on registration, call (02227) 912033 or mail@ssv-merten.de.
Opposite the KulTür/day care is our studio in the convent, the former living quarters of the nuns. Smaller rooms can be booked there, for example for working groups, workshops, counseling, receptions or for artistic/craft activities.
The studio consists of two bright connected rooms with an adjoining materials room. Easels, work tables and benches are available. Tools and materials can be booked by arrangement.
The studio can also be used well for work groups or hobby supplies.
For questions about booking, prices and availability, please call or e-mail us:
Contact Tel: (02227) 9206-0 E-mail: kontakt@gfo-klostergarten.de
The bright, airy room is equipped with a rustic wooden table for eight people and has enough space for additional work tables. This makes it ideal for work groups as well as smaller receptions (with bar tables) for up to 30 people.
If you have any questions about booking, pricing, or availability, please feel free to call or email us. You will find our contact details below:
Contact Tel: (02227) 9206-0 E-mail: kontakt@gfo-klostergarten.de
The movement room is located in the former workshop of the hospital. With its 6 large tables, it offers a place to stay for up to 20 people. It is suitable for discussion groups, workshops, counseling, etc.. The tables are foldable and the chairs are stackable, so that a large free area can be generated. This also allows for movement activities. If you have any questions about booking, prices and availability, please feel free to call or email us. You will find the contact details below:
Contact Tel: (02227) 9206-0 E-mail: kontakt@gfo-klostergarten.de
The air-conditioned Café Heinrichs on the first floor of the GFO Center "Wohnen & Pflege" St. Elisabeth is open to the public and invites you to linger over coffee and cake.
The adjoining terrace is equipped with sunshades and offers additional space for guests. All areas of the café as well as the toilets are of course designed barrier-free.
