Today was our first session at Stephens House & Gardens (Avenue House). It was a beautiful sunny day which everyone appreciated looking out through the window at the lovely gardens.

Dementia Club UK will be having a launch event on 13th March at the same venue to celebrate Dementia Club UK's partnership with the Rotary Club of Golders Green. This is a very exciting venture. At the session we had 32 members who attended. I was also delighted to welcome a number of Rotarians including the Rotary President, Martin Schramm.

Today's session was a Valentine special. Everyone enjoyed listening to Tanya our violinist who played some romantic classics and other popular music which everyone enjoyed singing to. I had already prepared some of the lyrics to some songs which everyone appreciated. The session followed with exercise to music and then activities which everyone including our Rotarians enjoyed taking part.

Tanya (in the background) playing some romantic classics and other popular music
Tanya (in the background) playing some romantic classics and other popular music

My thanks to my volunteers today Annette and Theresa who came to help and also to our Rotarians who all came to support this session today.

Dementia Club UK volunteers Annette and Theresa
Dementia Club UK volunteers Annette and Theresa

My special thanks to Valerie who initiated this partnership with the Rotary Club of Golders Green. Lastly my thanks to the staff at Stephens House & Gardens.

Rotary members, Dick, Judith, Martin the current President and Valerie past President
Rotary members, Dick, Judith, Martin the current President and Valerie past President