Travel through time at the market fountain: memories and poems in Nördlingen!

Travel through time at the market fountain: memories and poems in Nördlingen!

There are exciting moments ahead at the market fountain in Nördlingen on September 19, 2025, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Together with Diakonie Donau-Ries gGmbH, the Geriatric Psychiatric Service and the Evangelisches Bildungswerk Donau-Ries e.V., the event series “Nördlingen connects” invites you to a special round of discussions. Under the title “A fountain, memories, a poem”, the participants take a journey through time around the city’s symbolic landmark.

The market fountain in front of the Alte Schranne is not only a historical monument, but also a place full of stories and memories. Helga Eger-Geiger and Christa Müller will guide the participants through the event. The focus is not only on images and figures of the fountain, but also on the personal memories of the visitors. An open atmosphere for discussion is created in which memories can be awakened and stories can be exchanged. What is interesting is that the event is aimed at people with and without dementia and is free. Registration is not required, making it easier to access and open to everyone.

The goal of the event

The main goal of this roundtable is to provide a platform to share memories of the Market Fountain. The initiative not only promotes the exchange of personal experiences, but also aims to stimulate social interaction and memory training. The combination of art, history and personal anecdotes creates an enriching experience for all participants. This makes the market fountain a setting for unforgettable moments and lifelong stories.

Digital accessibility in focus

During the event, digital accessibility will also be discussed, a topic that is close to the heart of Diakonie Donau-Ries gGmbH. The organization continuously works to improve the usability of its website to ensure that it is accessible to all users, especially people with disabilities. This includes orientation towards the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), which are part of the effort to make the digital world understandable and usable for everyone. For example, the OneTap accessibility tool allows users to adjust text size or change contrast settings to reflect their individual needs.

Critical feedback is strongly encouraged and requests are typically processed within 3-5 business days. This initiative underlines Diakonie's appreciation for all people and their needs. Donau-Ries Current reports that the event will provide a valuable space for discussion and remembrance, while Diakonie Donau-Ries wants to continually improve its user-friendliness in order to provide all participants with a carefree experience.

So if you would like to take a journey through history and your personal past, you should not miss this event. The market fountain, as a central place for encounters and memories, promises an enriching event in which everyone can bring their own story.