We had 23 members today with their carers and also Dr Angela one of our Trustees. Everyone was happy chatting as usual and some of the members commented how helpful the carers meeting was yesterday evening. Lisa informed everyone today that her mum and dad were going to join the meeting from the care home.
It was Lisa’s mum 88th birthday today. The care home had a cake ready with a candle and everyone sang happy birthday to her. James Le Bec who joined earlier than usual followed with singing Que Sera Sera. Thank you James.
It was also Andreas’s birthday yesterday (Marina’s husband) and everyone also wished Andreas a happy birthday. It was lovely to also meet Helen’s daughter today Christiana.
James Le Bec and Joy were ready now to continue and James sang a couple of more songs and was then ready for the music quiz. Lisa decided to do the music quiz slightly different today using digital dice. The idea was that Lisa would call one of the members to shout ‘Roll the Dice’ or GO and the dice would roll. Joy would then keep a running total. There were 10 music questions and the total number today achieved was 88 – which was quite overwhelming for Lisa especially as this was mum’s age today.
Members feedback on the dice was half and half as they were not sure if it was a good idea especially as no one was muted. We may try slightly different next week. It was still good fun however.
Richard Kravetz then followed with chair Yoga and as usual everyone really enjoys the exercises as Richard always makes it fun. Richard then continues with his quiz and todays’ quiz was food and drink and then 3 more general knowledge questions at the end. The winner for the quiz today was Joan with 9 out of 10. Well done Joan and thank you Richard.
Lisa then reminded everyone of next week’s sessions which are now Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and also not to forget the carers session on Tuesday evening. Although next Monday is Bank Holiday, Lisa announced that she will still be doing the session.
Lisa then read a couple of funny short stories and the called out the Bingo numbers. The Bingo winner today was Jeanette again – twice in one week. Well done Jeanette.
