Category: Blog
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Back at last to Finchley Memorial Hospital – Wed 4th Aug 2021
Today was our first session at the Finchley Memorial Hospital after 18 months. As this venue used to be very full, Lisa decided that it would be best to introduce a booking system. We therefore had 21 members today. Ian & Colin Unfortunately, there were a few teething problems being the first session with tables…
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First Dementia Cafe after lockdown at Sha’arei Tsedek – 2nd August 2021
Our thanks to Justine Khedoory who led and hosted today’s session. Today, Monday August 2nd, 2021, we held our first Dementia Club UK session at Sha’arei Tsedek Synagogue in Whetstone since March 2020! This was also the first face to face session of Dementia Club UK since before the first lock down. Myself and all…
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Day out to Southend on Sea – 28 July 2021
We had 33 members for this trip. This was the first outing after the 18 months pandemic lock downs. People were understandably nervous. In order to give more space on the coach, Lisa booked a 53 seater coach so that everyone would feel more comfortable. As everyone arrived, Lisa took everyone’s names and also took…
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Re-union Party at Friends in Need (FIN) – 26 July 2021
Dementia Club UK recently joined in partnership with Friends in Need ‘FIN’ and delighted that we were able to have our reunion party at the Friends in Need ‘FIN’ community hall next to East Barnet Baptist Church. I am very grateful to John Wilks the Director and Cathy Lloyd the Activity co-ordinator who both helped…
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Vitual Dementia Club session – 21st July 2021
We had 15 members today. Everyone enjoyed their chat to start with and Lisa also did a few quizzes before James Le Bec joined us. James then sang a few songs which everyone sang along to and then he did the Music quiz which everyone loves especially as it also follows with a Countdown quiz…
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Vitual Dementia Club session – 20th July 2021
We had 14 members today. It was still a very hot day. There was some chatting to start with and the Lisa did a Fish & Chips quiz followed by a picture quiz. Ian James then joined us for music entertainment which was great fun as usual. As there was no Rachel for exercises, Ian…
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Vitual Dementia Club session – 19th July 2021
We had 14 members on this very hot and humid day. Today was also declared ‘Freedom Day’ from Covid restrictions. Members had lots to chat about. Lisa also did a multiple-choice quiz with members. We had no Katie today as she was not well, so James Le Bec stepped in to cover – thank you…
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Vitual Dementia Club session – 14th July 2021
We had 18 members today. We had a good chat session and then James Le Bec joined us for music entertainment and Music Quiz and Countdown quiz. Lisa had the Countdown Quiz music which members enjoyed. The Countdown quiz winner with the most letters today was Pamela. Richard then joined us for Yoga exercises which…
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Vitual Dementia Club session – 13th July 2021
We had 16 members on this beautiful sunny afternoon. Lisa welcomed everyone and was happy to inform everyone that as a result of the Prime Minister’s happy announcement, Lisa will be going ahead with the 2 events and also starting a few of the venues. Everyone was very pleased. We had no Ian James today…
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Vitual Dementia Club session – 12th July 2021
We had 20 members today. Lisa welcomed everyone. Everyone was a little down hearted after the England v Italy Euro 2020 Final match. England played extremely well but lost in the penalties sadly. There was lots of chatting about what the Prime Minister’s announcement will be as members are really looking forward to the party…