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  • Greek Orthodox Cathedral of The Holy Cross & St Michael

    Greek Orthodox Cathedral of The Holy Cross & St Michael

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    Lisa will be attending the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of The Holy Cross & St Michael on Sunday, 10th September 2017 at The Riding, Golders Green Road, NW11 8HL. Lisa will talk at the end of the Service about dementia and how Dementia Club UK can help those suffering with dementia and their carers to receive…

  • Full capacity at Sha’arei Tsedek

    Full capacity at Sha’arei Tsedek

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    We welcomed a full capacity of guests today who enjoyed refreshments along with a quiz & music from the excellent James le Bec. Afterwards we played games, including table tennis, which was enjoyed by all age groups. Full capacity, almost 50 people which included a few new members Two birthdays were celebrated . We enjoyed…

  • Opportunity to speak

    Opportunity to speak

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    Members today had the pleasure of meeting a new entertainer singer called Clare who was first introduced to the Elstree & Borehamwood venue. However before she started singing, James one of the careers wanted to say a few words to the members. He had a magazine article he wanted to read to everyone called the…

  • Fire Safety at Elstree and Borehamwood

    Fire Safety at Elstree and Borehamwood

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    Today was a very busy session and we also had some new members. Lisa led the session again with Sasha as Pat and Sandra were away. New table layout with games in the centre Lisa organised the Elstree & Borehamwood Fire Brigade to attend today and members were excited to meet them. The officer in…

  • Andreas celebrating his 79th birthday

    Andreas celebrating his 79th birthday

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    It was a special day today for one of the members. Andreas was celebrating his 79th birthday today with his family. Marina brought in a huge home baked carrot cake, crisps and soft drinks. Our thanks to Marina and her family. Andreas and his family celebrating his 79th birthday We did the usual Happy Birthday…

  • Poetry reading by Ros

    Poetry reading by Ros

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    We had a huge turnout of members today. Huge turnout of members doing chair exercises Members enjoyed some poetry reading by Ros Nagler. She writes her own poetry based on observational real live stories. One of the poems for example was about how you turn the taps on when you go to public toilets. Another…

  • Spike Milligan bench at Stephens House

    Spike Milligan bench at Stephens House

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    Members enjoyed musical entertainment today with Moshe. As usual Moshe interacted with members and got them singing and dancing. As it was a warm sunny afternoon all members took advantage of this and we all decided to walk to the Spike Milligan bench outside and had a group photo. It was an enjoyable session. Group…

  • West Lodge Hotel Afternoon Tea and Live Jazz

    West Lodge Hotel Afternoon Tea and Live Jazz

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    Members enjoyed an afternoon out today at West Lodge Hotel for an afternoon ‘Ritz style’ tea which included various sandwiches, and cakes. Members first received their complimentary drink of Prosecco or orange juice and were then shown into ‘The John Evelyn Suite’ which was a beautiful room with a conservatory looking out onto the gardens.…

  • Elstree and Borehamwood on 8th August

    Elstree and Borehamwood on 8th August

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    Lisa stepped in today to run the session with Sasha the Rotary Club President of Elstree and Borehamwood as Pat and Sandra were away. It was also a pleasure to see the Elstree and Borehamwood Town Mayor Eric Silver attend the session. Lisa gave members a quiz to start called ‘Odd One Out’ which was…

  • Our first YouTube Video

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    This video was taken by the students led by Matt Dowse of National Citizens Service – NCS. They made it as part of their team challenge to record a Dementia Club UK session at Hendon Town Hall and Finchley Memorial Hospital in the North London borough of Barnet.