Author: admin

A busy session as usual. We now have to bring a bench seat into the room to accommodate more members.

Lisa welcomed everyone and made a few announcements. It was really wonderful to also see Rosetta today as her mum Tita recently passed away. Lisa welcomed her and members were all very pleased to see Rosetta.

Lisa then distributed a picture quiz of famous baby faces to all the members who had to guess who they were. This was great fun. Lisa then introduced her son Nick who is also one of the Trustees and he did an informal presentation about ‘White Noise’ Lisa asked members how many have trouble sleeping at night and as most members put their hand up, Nick then started his presentation to talk about a simple APP can be downloaded on your phone to help. Nick demonstrated all the different sounds which members can choose and gave out some leaflets with all the information. It was also great fun for members to try and guess what the sounds were.

Members were very grateful for this information and applauded Nick for his excellent presentation. Lisa then followed reading a few jokes which everyone always enjoys and then the session continued with Bingo and finished off with members singing their favourite songs and 2 of the carers leading without music singing some other favourite old time songs.

One of the members also had a photo of when they were married which she passed around for members to see. She had a beautiful Indian Sari and this prompted lots of memories for her which she shared with members.

Thank you to Lizzy our new volunteer for all her help throughout the session and also Mark one of the Trustees for his help throughout the session and Nick for his presentation.

A big thank you also to a few of the carers – Marina, Helen and Lynn for stepping up to help too. It was a very enjoyable session.

A busy session today with our Friends in Need members and other members. We also had a new Rotarian visitor called Shirli.

Simon our Rotary Club quiz master gave out a picture quiz of baby faces of famous people and members had to guess who they were. The baby faces were not cute and this made everyone laugh.

Richard our Yoga teacher then arrived. Members enjoy Richard’s workout as it is always fun. One of the exercises was from a well known song “Swing low Sweet Chariot Coming four to carry me home”

The session then followed with James and his music entertainment. As members were already warmed up they were ready for dancing. James’s name that tune is always fun especially with his throw a Dice. There is always a challenge to get the right answer and get as many points. This was a really fun session.

Thank you to our ladies in the kitchen, Sue and Dorothy for making the teas and coffees. Thank you to our Rotarians Malcolm, Jim and John for helping during the session and Simon for his amazing quizzes. Thank you to Mark one of the Trustees for his help during the session and also Andrew the Church Warden.

It was a beautiful sunny day and a busy session.

Lisa welcomed everyone and then started with a quiz which was challenging as usual but enjoyable. It was then exercise time with Joanna teaching Qi Gong to members involving lots of breathing techniques and easy movements. Joanna also attended with another colleague Nicola who is a Tai Chi teacher and wanted to visit.

 Members always feel very relaxed after. The session then followed with Ronnie’s music entertainment which always gets members up and dancing. We also sang Happy Birthday today to one of the carers Danielle.

It was a very enjoyable session and everyone left with a smile.

The session today was so busy more than ever with over 60 people. Lisa welcomed everyone and started the session reading some jokes which everyone enjoyed.

Lisa then introduced 2 visitors Harminder and Georgia from Argenti Care Technology PA Consultancy who came to show a number of their products which provide a lifeline to people giving them independence to live a normal life. Members asked a number of questions and a lot of interest was shown especially hearing their latest technology with Alexa and a watch which when warn can alert emergency services or family of someone’s fall which would work anywhere in the world.

The session then followed with a quiz reminiscing some interesting events in 1967. The year was chosen by members and some of the facts were very interesting. It was then time for some singing to various songs chosen by members and then followed by their usual favourite songs which gets members up dancing.

I would like to thank Melvyn, Mark and Arzu setting up and helping during-the session.

Dementia Club UK members enjoyed an outing today to The Clink Brixton prison restaurant. The weather was also surprisingly sunny and warm. This was a most unusual visit for members especially on Valentines Day. It was an amazing experience for members which was thoroughly enjoyed.

A full session as usual. As this was the day before Valentines Day, Lisa decorated the tables with table cloths and each table had a vase with flowers and Valentines balloons.

Members were pleasantly surprised as they arrived and walked into the room. Lisa welcomed everyone and then started the session with some jokes which members look forward to listening.

We also had 2 visitors today from Carlton Court Care home – Pam the activities coordinator and Pat one of the residents. Lisa then distributed to members some Valentine poems and asked various to members different verses.

Moshe the music entertainer then arrived and everyone had a really wonderful time singing and dancing. This was a very enjoyable Valentines session.

Thank you to our volunteers Melvyn and Dr Angela for all their help during the session. Thank you also to Mark for his help setting up and during the session.

Stephens House venue is always a favourite for members as they are always spoilt by Risom. The room is always prepared and ready with various teas and coffee and lovely cakes and Risom is always ready to serve the members as they arrive.

We had quite a few members today and also some Rotary members from Golders Green attended – Valerie who is also a Trustee, Dick, Kuljit with his wife Satwant and Ian.

Lisa started with a picture quiz asking members to identify names of various biscuits which they enjoyed. It was then time for exercises. As Richard was away today, Maxine Levy covered the chair yoga exercises.

The session then followed with music entertainment by Helen Tierney and as Valentines Day is in a few days time, Helen decided to play various love songs and everyone also sang and danced.

Everyone left very happy. Thank you again to Risom and the Rotarians and also to Mark the Trustee for helping Lisa with the session.

We had quite a few members today including some new members.

Lisa welcomed everyone and then started with a short picture quiz for members to identify movie titles. This was a little challenging but became easier with a little help from Mark.

Lisa then gave members some poems to read and asked members to read verses. Members enjoyed reading the poems.

Lisa then introduced Maria a visitor from McAlpine Care which is based in Barnet. Everyone welcomed her and she explained a little about the services they provide.

The session then followed with exercises led by Annalisa which is always very enjoyable and then followed with James Le Bec and his music entertainment and music quiz. Everyone had a lovely time singing and dancing.

Today was as usual a very busy session. I was unfortunately short of volunteers. Melvyn thankfully set up for me but had to leave and I was grateful that Lizzy our new volunteer was also available. As always however some of the carers step in to help making the teas and coffees which I am very thankful.

Lisa started with a quiz about classic films which members found very interesting and led to discussions. The session then followed with Lisa reading some jokes making everyone laugh. Members always look forward to the jokes. Two poems were then given out to members and Lisa asked for different members to read verses from the poems.

At this point Mark arrived which was great for some extra help. The session then followed with singing from song sheets and some dancing to musical favourites. The session ended with Tovertafel which is always enjoyed by members.

Everyone left with a smile. Thank you to my volunteers – Melvyn, Lizzy and Mark and also to some of the carers.

The session was led by Helen today and was one of fun and laughter.

Everyone enjoyed the activities which included colouring-in, golf, poetry reading with Lisa, two quizzes (one of which was a musical quiz), and Chair Yoga led by Richard our “Yoga Master”.

The musical part of the afternoon got everyone singing and dancing. Thank you Joy for supporting James Lebec with his uplifting musical entertainment, and for a great end to the afternoon dancing the Hokey Cokey.

Thank you to the team from Edgware and Stanmore: Dr Nandini Varma, Margaret Matchet, and Sonia Hirsh. and Daryl Heard (Business Manager Metro Bank) and the team from Northwick Park: Mollie Hacking, Ritu Kapur, June Nathan and Helen Antoniou all made the afternoon go with a swing. The refreshments were very welcome on arrival with everyone sitting and enjoying the company and the conversation.

We had 2 visitors – Daryl Heard (Business Manager from Metro Bank) and first time visitor, Natalie Crampton from Appletree Court Care home in Burnt Oak. Both our visitors really enjoyed the session and joined in with the activities. Thank you Mark and Lisa for your help and support: a most enjoyable afternoon!!