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Todays session was run by Justine:

“Our members were served tea, coffee and lovely biscuits & cake at the start of our session and were happy chatting to each other.

A lovely lady called Jane did some fun exercises with our members which everyone thoroughly enjoyed!

This was followed by a lively session of entertainment provided by the very talented James LeBec. James sang a variety of popular songs to which many of the members and helpers danced. He also did a music quiz and our members had to guess the name of the song! It was great fun! The atmosphere was fantastic!

After James left, the members continued to chat and there was also table tennis & darts for those that wanted to play! 22 members and carers attended the session with the assistance of six helpers from the synagogue who were:- Justine, Gilda, Stephen, Caroline, Dot & Judy.”

This session was run by Charlyn of the Rotary Club of Hendon::

“The cold weather didn’t dampen the mood of all who attended the Dementia Club UK session yesterday 31st Jan at Hendon Town Hall run by Rotary Club of Hendon. Members and volunteers from the club had fun as usual.

Eon our ever motivational exercise guru was present to put us all through our paces with soft and not so soft routines.

The afternoon ended with professional singer/musician James Bernard with his incredible melodic voice performed songs that got but members and volunteers on our feet. The afternoon was truly enjoyable. Well done to those who were able to attend despite the Met Office snow predictions!.

My thanks to volunteers Alex, Michelle & Eugenia from the Rotary Club of Hendon and Justine, Annette Mark & Lisa and Julie the Town Hall custodian.”

This was a busy session as usual despite the cold weather. Lisa welcomed everyone and then gave them a quiz to do about Food and Drink which they found very interesting.

Lisa then introduced a new volunteer Lizzy and a visitor – Naomi Byrne, an Occupational Therapist from Edgware Community Hospital. Naomi introduced herself and said a few words about the services she provides which can really help people who need changes in their homes for example.

The session then followed with some singing from Lisa’s song sheets. Everyone was very happy to sing this afternoon and picking their favourite songs. There was also some dancing.

It was then time for the last part of the session for some Tovertafel. Our new members were very excited to play and had great fun. Everyone left with a smile. Thank you to my volunteers – Eleanor, Melvyn, Lizzy and Mark for all their help.

This was the first session for 2019. We had a very good attendance, 28 clients attended including 18 from members of Friends in Need. We had two new persons that became members of Dementia Club UK.

The session started as usual with members chatting and enjoying their teas, coffees, biscuits and cakes. Simon our Rotary quiz master then distributed his quiz, which consisted of 20 general questions. The members enjoyed the quiz and did really well, one of the members had 17 out of 20 correct answers.

After the quiz Richard, our yoga exercises teacher, did about 30 minutes of chair yoga exercises. All attendees joined in and had an enjoyable time.

The session then followed with our entertainer Ronnie who sang some old-time favourites. Members enjoyed listening to his songs and joined in singing and dancing. Ronnie got members into a circle to dance. It was a very enjoyable session. Members Dancing to Ronnie’s songs

Thank you to our church volunteers making teas and coffees, setting up the venue and making the necessary preparations for the sessions; Dorothy, Brenda and Andrew. Thank you to our Rotarians from Barnet; Jim (President), John, Victor and Simon. Many thanks to our Doctor Rebecca Hatjiosif. Also, thanks to Mark and Lisa, Chairman of Dementia Club UK, for their continuous support making the Dementia Club at St John’s Church successful.

We had quite a few members today despite the cold weather. Lisa welcomed everyone and informed them of the new venue in Borehamwood and other news.

Lisa then gave members a quiz to do in their teams. This was a ‘Did you Know multiple questions’ which is not only interesting facts but also enjoyable.

The session then followed with two new instructors – Paul Flavell and Joanna Barnes showing members Chi Kung which is a holistic system of coordinated body posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health, spirituality, and martial arts training. Everyone enjoyed the exercises and felt that they had really worked out. Joanna will be attending all future sessions and members are looking forward to seeing her again.

The session then followed with Ronnie who provided members with musical entertainment. Ronnie knows all the favourite songs and today he also introduced and got members into a circle to dance. It was a very enjoyable session.

My thanks to all the volunteers and also some of the carers who always like to offer and help.

We didn’t have as many members today as it had snowed the day before and the weather was very cold. Lisa started the session with a welcome as usual and was then followed with a game of Bingo which everyone always enjoys and concentrate on listening to the numbers being called.

The session then followed with Moshe’s musical entertainment and members getting up to dance. Everyone left with a happy smile.

Thank you to our volunteers today, Eleanor, Melvyn, Dr Angela and her friend Melissa and of course my husband Mark.

This was our first session at 96 Shenley Road. A lovely venue but unfortunately parking was a huge problem. Members that attended and new members complained that it took them a long time to find parking and I also had the same problem. Our musical entertainer phoned to apologise as he was unable to attend. We still had an enjoyable session. Richard managed to attend to do some Yoga with the members and Lisa then followed to do some singing with all the members and got them up dancing to some of their favourite songs.

We will be using a new venue next time due to the parking issues so this venue has now been cancelled.

Today’s session was so full. I was so pleased to have all my volunteers – Melvyn, Eleanor, Arzu, Dr Angela and her friend Melissa and of course my husband Mark.

Lisa welcomed everyone and informed them of the new dementia club starting on Monday 21st January at Borehamwood and also informed them about some exciting outings being organised.

Lisa started off with reading some jokes and as always this is well received and everyone laughs a lot. She then introduced 2 guest visitors – Juliana Martins who is Head Chef at Carlton Court care home in Barnet who was accompanied by Steven who is activities coordinator at the care home.

Juliana is well known for her excellent culinary skills as she used to work for Gordon Ramsay. The residents at Carlton Court care home are very fortunate to have Juliana. Juliana gave Lisa some home cooked cookies she made and a couple of cupcakes and presented them in 2 beautiful glitter boxes also personally made. The cookies were absolutely delicious and were shared with the volunteers.

It was then time for some singing and Lisa gave all the members the song sheets. Every one enjoyed choosing their favourite songs and Terry and Joan sang together a Frank Sinatra song called ‘You make me feel so young’. A Vera Lynn song called ‘We’ll meet again’ was also played and Laurie one of the members stood up and told everyone how he once met Vera Lynn.

The session then followed with some exercise to music. Whilst Lisa ensures that all parts of the body are being exercised, Lisa always makes sure it is also fun.

It was then time to start the Tovertafel and everyone is always keen to play. Kevin one of the carers was in charge of the games and everyone really enjoyed it. There was also time for a short quiz which is also good fun.

My thanks again to all my volunteers who worked so hard looking after all the members needs and everyone left very happy.

Very busy session at Stephens House & Gardens. Mark started with a general knowledge quiz which as usual was challenging but fun.

This was followed by a Birthday celebration for one of our members Parthenis who was 83 years old and was celebrated in the usual DCUK fashion. He was accompanied with his wife and daughter Marina and they brought a very big home made lemon cake which was really delicious.

Richard then arrived and everyone was ready for their Yoga exercises which Richard makes very enjoyable. The session then followed with entertainment with Helen Tierney.

Helen played a variety of songs with the accordion, harp and piano and her theme today was ‘Sunshine’ as January is normally a dull and depressing month after Christmas.

There was no dancing today but everyone enjoyed singing along to the songs. Thank you to Risom who as usual looks after everyone so well during the session with making teas and coffees and setting the tables. Thank you also to Rotarian Kuljit and his wife for their support and to my husband Mark for all his help.

Today was a very busy session. It was great to see our volunteers Eleanor, Melvyn, Doctor Angela one of our Trustees and her friend Melissa and also my husband Mark.

Lisa started the session with fun picture quizzes and then read some jokes which everyone really enjoyed and laughed. Kevin one of the carers then prepared a ‘Family Fortunes’ quiz which is always great fun and members love competing between the tables.

Lisa then followed the session celebrating 2 birthdays – Peter and Dawn whose birthdays are one day apart. They were nicely surprised. This was celebrated in the usual Dementia Club UK fashion.

It was then time to play Bingo which everyone again really enjoys and concentrate hard. This was then followed with singing from song sheets prepared by Lisa and Tovertafel which is always welcomed.

Everyone left with a smile. Thank you to all my volunteers and also some of my carers who always step in to help.