We had 22 members today on this glorious sunny and warm day. The Karaoke session started at 2pm as usual which everyone really enjoyed and then our chat session started at 2.30pm. Lisa welcomed everyone. It was lovely to also see Sheila Mortimer one of the volunteers from Golders Green Rotary Club. Katie Paine our music entertainer then joined us. We had not seen her for a couple of weeks and everyone gave her a warm welcome. Katie decided to sing Buddy Holly music today and ended up with singing ‘Rocking around the Clock’ for her final song which got everyone up dancing.
Eon then joined us for the exercises to music and Eon decided today to put some 50’s music. As usual everyone participated in the exercises which were great.
Lisa then continued with doing a reading today of someone’s memories ‘All About Milk’ It was very interesting history. Lisa talked about how milk was delivered by horse and cart in the early 50’s and then the electric milk floats were introduced in 1923. Also brought memories about drinking milk at schools which was introduced in 1946 and then how it was withdrawn. It generated a very interesting chat. Lisa then called out the Bingo numbers and today’s winner was Booba Beryl and Hazel.
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We had 22 members today. Everyone really enjoyed the Karaoke at 2pm and then the chat time started at 2.30pm. Lisa welcomed everyone. There were some interesting chats today which was really nice and the new members participating. A few of the members were proud to show their haircuts. James Le Bec then joined with Joy. James sang a few songs and then strated the music quiz which was a bit challenging today but fun. The winner for the music quiz with 10 out of 10 was Chris and Gina.
Richard then joined to start the Yoga session which is always popular and then this follows on with Richard’s quiz which today was about the Royal Family. The winners were Pam and John with 9 out of 10. One of the questions which everyone found difficult to answer was whether the Queen needs to have a passport or a driving licence. The answer is NO but some people thought that perhaps she needed a driving licence. Pam and John’s pretend prize was an afternoon tea with the Queen and the tea would be Earl Grey tea which is the Queen’s favourite tea.
Lisa then called out the Bingo numbers and the winner today was Gina and Chris.
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We had 30 members this evening. Lisa welcomed everyone and also welcomed her 2 visitors – Catherine Reed and Kath Vale from Dementia Adventure who were invited to talk to members about the holidays and services they provide. Kath did a presentation and also showed a short video and then members had a chance to ask questions. Everyone was very interested and in fact a couple of members had already booked beforehand.
When our visitors left about 8pm, the meeting then continued with various other discussions.
We also discussed care agencies. As Marcelo was at the meeting he was able to answer some questions this evening. He is the Managing Director of Christies Care. Rosetta also mentioned about the care company she works for called Unique Care and Lisa said that she would provide details of both in an email to members.
We also discussed care assessments and carers card scheme. Lisa provided this information a couple of weeks ago but informed members that she would email details again. Lisa also said that she would try to invite Mike Rich CEO of Barnet Carers Centre to join our carers group meeting next Tuesday at 7pm to talk more about these and also to let us know about applying for any grants.
We also discussed personal alarms. Kevin mentioned a device which was recommended to him called Daytech Caregiver.
Daytech Caregiver Pager Wireless Call Button for Elderly Patient
Lisa also mentioned about another device called Argenti care technology which offers peace of mind not only in and around the house but also when you go out and even abroad. Information can be obtained through Barnet Council or the Argenti website. Please see the link below;
https://www.barnet.gov.uk/adult-social-care/independence-your-home/get-equipment-adaptations-technology-your-home/argenti
The meeting finished at 8.30pm
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We had 21 members today and new members. The new Karaoke session started at 2pm and today it was a little longer than usual as there were a couple of tribute songs for His Royal Highness The Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh who sadly recently passed away on Friday 9th April. Everyone then met for the chat session a little later and was soon joined by Ian our music entertainer who always enters and welcomes everyone individually with a smile.
Ian sang some lovely songs which everyone enjoyed singing along to. We were then joined by Richard Kravetz today as Rachel who normally does the exercise session was away today. The Yoga session with Richard was great as usual.
Lisa then called out the Bingo numbers and the winner today was Joan.
Lisa then reminded everyone about this evening’s care group meeting and mentioned that unfortunately Andrew unable to do the seminar this evening as he had a family emergency.
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We had 21 members today. The karaoke session started at 2pm and then the chat session started at 2.30pm as usual. Everyone had lots to chat about after the weekend and of course everyone was very sad of His Majesty Prince Philip The Duke of Edinburgh passing away recently. We had a slight change of the programme today as Katie who normally does the music entertainment was away. James Le Bec kindly stepped in and sang a variety of songs which got everyone singing. Thank you James.
Eon then joined us for the exercise session and everyone as always enjoys Eon’s workout. There was a lot of energy today as some members chose to exercise harder.
Kevin then continued to do a Family Fortunes quiz and this is always popular with Kevin who makes it fun and challenging. Thank you Kevin. The winner with the highest score was Helen.
Lisa then followed to call out the Bingo numbers and the winner today was Pam and John.
Lisa then reminded everyone about the carers group meeting tomorrow and the visitor from Dementia Adventure.
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