It was a pleasure to welcome everyone to our Barnet Copthall session based at the Angel Cafe. Faz was leading today’s session and was supported by Keren and our Chairman Lisa Rutter.
Jigsaw puzzles were on the tables today as Faz set them up as a warm up activity. Puzzles are a great way to exercise the cognitive part of the brain which involves memory whilst also developing the fine motor skills which enhances the physical benefits of jigsaw puzzles.
Faz played an entertaining new game today called ‘True or False’. Faz handed out red and green coloured true and false cards which she had made for this quiz. Statements were read out relating to the weather and our members held up a True or False card depending on their chosen answer. If they answered incorrectly then Faz would sound her buzzer!. Playing this game with everyone was a fabulous way to ensure all our members were interacting because even if they didn’t know the answers they were still encouraged to have a guess.
Fortunately we had time to play a quick game of bingo before Ansu joined us for exercise. Lisa our Chairman was present and helped Faz call out the numbers. This fast paced game of luck had everyone focusing on their numbers in the hope of winning.
Ansu joined us next for a fabulous Bollywood work out. Today Ansu introduced a set of new easy to follow flexible and fun set of moves which our members thoroughly enjoyed. From interlacing our arms to mimick a snake to swaying our hips like a belly dancer, Ansu had us mesmerised with bells on from start to finish.
Our Chairman was also impressed with our members performance today and treated us all to refreshing ice creams to cool us all down. Thank you very much Lisa, our members loved their treat.
Whilst we were indulging ourselves Gayle began to relax us with her mellow and smooth vocals. Gayle is superb at singing a medley of different songs from various eras. Our members were easily enticed to join in and dance together to the happy flow of music. Thank you Gayle for singing your heart out to us all this afternoon.
Before the session ended Faz also gave appreciation to Ansu today for a lovely exercise session. Thank you to our Chairman Lisa and our wonderful Keren for looking after our members this afternoon.