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Greek Women’s Philanthropic Association ‘GWPA’ at St Katherine’s Orthodox Church
I was delighted to be invited on Wednesday 12th September to speak about dementia and Dementia Club UK by Maria Paschali one of the ladies from the Greek Women’s Philanthropic Association ‘GWPA’. The GWPA which is a registered charity holds it’s meetings at St Katherine’s Orthodox Church at Friern Barnet Lane N20 0NL. Greek Women’s…
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Finchley Memorial Hospital 12th September
We had a very busy session as usual. Lisa talked about various updates and upcoming outings to members whilst they were enjoying their teas and cakes and then she introduced a poem by Ronald Dhal. Lisa told members that as Thursday 13th September is a celebration day for Ronald Dhal (the world’s number one story…
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Stephen’s House & Gardens 10th September
Today was the Jewish New Year so a few of the members were missing. Lisa did a 1950’s quiz which brought back many memories and encouraged chatting amongst members. Annalisa the exercise instructor then came and everyone was ready for exercises. Members have really taken to Annalisa as she makes exercising really fun. Annalisa makes…
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Finchley Memorial Hospital – 5th September 2018
This was a busy session as always. Members arrived and as usual enjoy to sit and chat amongst themselves enjoying the tea, coffee and cakes. Lisa announced to members about 2 outings coming soon. There will be a repeat of the Ongar Steam Train and Afternoon Tea on the 22nd September and Christmas Afternoon Tea…
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Sha’arei Tsedek Synagogue – 3rd September 2018
This report is written by Session leader Justine: “At the start of the session, the members were served tea, coffee and lovely biscuits and were happy chatting to each other. After a short while, a lovely lady called Annalisa did some fun exercises with our members which everyone thoroughly enjoyed! Annalisa putting the members through…
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Hendon Town Hall – 30th August 2018
This was a very busy session as it was also celebrating a special 80th birthday for Andreas. Andreas’s family members attended including a very special little guest – (Andreas’s 9 month old grandson also called Andreas). Marina brought a huge home-made birthday cake and lots of other savouries and refreshments. Andreas about to blow out…
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DCUK OUTING to Colney Heath – Steam Model railway & Afternoon Tea (North London Society of Model Engineers) – 29th August 2018
The day started with torrential rain but luckily by the time we were ready to set off at mid-day the rain had stopped and the sun was shining. What a great relief! We had 40 members attending this trip. As the BCT buses can only take 28 members the rest of the members made their…
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St John’s Church New Barnet – 28th August 2018
We had two new members today attending the session. The session started as usual with members chatting and enjoying their teas, coffees and biscuits. Lisa then welcomed the members and announced that the official launch of the Dementia Club at St John’s Church will be at the next session on the 25th of September 2018.…
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Launch of Tovertafel to the community and the unveiling of the plaque
Today was our launch of Tovertafel to the community and the unveiling of the plaque. We had 2 special guests – The Mayor of Barnet Cllr Reuben Thompstone with his 4 year old Son Thomas supporting the Mayor and it was also a pleasure to welcome Theresa Villiers MP for Chipping Barnet and also our…
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Rotary Club of Hendon 20th Aug
I was delighted to be invited by Rotary Club Hendon to their meeting on Monday 20th August at The Brent Cross Holiday Inn to speak about dementia and Dementia Club UK. It was a pleasure to meet all the other Rotarians who made me feel very welcomed. After my speech, they were interested to ask…