Today Diny one of our carers brought a lot of jewellery she has been making over a number of years. She sold a number of pieces to the members and donated the proceeds to our charity – Dementia Club UK. I am very grateful to Diny and thank her very much. Diny said it takes her about 2 evenings to make a piece, she enjoys making them and she believes that the secret of living longer is to keep your mind active by having a hobby you enjoy. Diny will be 90 years young on the 30th of this month. Her mother lived to 102. We had 4 volunteers from Barnet Council Staff who were rushed off their feet as we were very busy today. My thanks to them as I don’t think I could have managed today without their help. Tija our new dance exercise instructor gave us some Spanish dance movements. She explained the 2 ways to clap, the graceful wrist and finger movements and tapping feet.

Diny displaying her beautiful jewellery at Dementia Club UK
Diny displaying her beautiful jewellery at Dementia Club UK
Tija showing us Spanish Dance Movements
Tija showing us Spanish Dance Movements
Diny presenting the proceeds of the Jewellery Sale to Lisa chairman of Dementia Club UK
Diny presenting the proceeds of the Jewellery Sale to Lisa chairman of Dementia Club UK