All info below courtesy of the Caraway Dementia Action Group

WHATS ON THIS WEEK!

Brought to you by… Caraway

Tuesday October 1st is the International Day of the Older Person and Caraway will be holding a Tea Dance at St Denys Church Centre, 2 till 4pm. Live music from Second Wind, dancing, and dance demonstrations, raffle, cream tea and fun and laughter. Please come. It’s free but you must book your place. Bookings by email to caraway@caraway.uk.com or tel 07535 164014
This event is supported by The Rotary Club of Southampton Solent Trust Fund and will be dementia friendly.

Mindful Care for Carers
Run by Unpaid Carers Support. A 6 week course with mindfulness teacher at Portswood Church, Southampton, starting Monday 7th October, 10-12noon. More information available here

Inclusive Cinema at The Point Eastleigh
Next showing is on Tuesday 15th October with the film Ghostbusters Frozen Empire. More information here

Craft & Chat from 2-4pm. Holy Saviour Church, Bursledon Road, SO19 7LW. Bring your own knitting, sewing, drawing etc (or just sit) and chat.
Singing By Heart: Hedge End Salvation Army, White’s Way SO30 2GL, from 11.00-12.00 with light lunch after. Singing by Heart is an hour session singing a mixture of Christian songs and well-known secular songs that people with dementia will know and be able to interact with. It includes a Bible verse before each song and one line prayer after each song and ends each session with The Lord’s Prayer.  Plenty of scope for chatting before and after with support for both attendees and carers.  Contact lynne.sillence@gmail.com or 07974 372207

Mayfield Nursery – Walking Group:  Mayfield Nursery, Weston Lane, Weston SO19 9HL, from 10am at Mayfield Nurseries Entrance. Feel the benefit of the outdoors and connecting with nature in a supportive environment.

Mayfield Nursery – Gardening for Dementia:  Mayfield Nursery, Weston Lane, Weston SO19 9HL, from 1-3pm. Where we will be working at Mayfield nurseries ‘hands on’ with plants. Feel the benefit of the outdoors and connecting with nature in a supportive environment.

Tea Dance replaces St Denys Memory Cafe:  2-4pm  St Denys Church Centre, Dundee Road, St. Denys, Southampton, SO17 2ND. See above for more information. Cafe returns as usual in 2 weeks time.

Thornhill Memory Cafe:   2-4pm  Medwall Court, Tatwin Road, SO19 6JS. Along with all our usual refreshments and chat, we will also have an Admiral Nurse present and share our memories with this month’s Memory Box.

KES@Avenue St Andrews:  Tuesdays during term time only 2.30-3.45pm URC, The Avenue, Southampton, S017 1XQ. KES 6th formers meet local residents and Communicare service users for cake and activities. FREE but voluntary donation of £3 to cover costs.

Weston Memory Cafe:  2-4pm,  Hope Centre, Kings Community Church, Drayton Close, Weston, SO19 9JN

Holy Saviour Church, Bursledon Road, SO19 7LW
Omega Café from 1000 – 1230.  A great space to have a cuppa and a piece of cake for free and meet up with friends; old and new! This café is specifically aimed at those who are retired, but everyone is welcome.
Armchair exercise starts at 1000 for 30mins. Fun, free exercises whilst sat in a chair, led by a qualified instructor.
Community lunch served at 1200. Free light lunch.

The Haven Lunch Club:  St Mark’s Church, Archers Road, SO15 2LU, from 11am – 2.30pm. The Haven Lunch Club is a thriving gathering of all kinds of people who love to come together to share a delicious meal. As well as having lunch, snacks or a “cuppa” we come and spend time together and support each other through life. There’s always lots of chatting and laughter, we enjoy board games, (Bingo is the favourite!) and a variety of other activities. £5 for a 2 course lunch.

The Haven Team work with our partners at Communicare to widen the scope of what we can offer, but we’re always looking for new ideas. Communicare Volunteers help by providing transport if getting to St Mark’s is difficult. They often stay too, and are an important part of this social network.

Fish and Chip Friday @ Mayflower Court:  62-70 Westwood Road, Southampton, SO17 1DP.  Join us for Homemade Fish and Chips lunchtime for elderly members of the community who would otherwise be eating on their own from 12pm. Booking is essential, please book by Wednesday lunchtime.  To reserve your place or for more information please call Mayflower Court on 02380 670200.

Mayfield Nursery – Digital Drop-in:  Mayfield Nursery, Weston Lane, Weston SO19 9HL, from 1-3pm.  Perhaps you are struggling with a task, looking to try something new, or your gadgets are not behaving themselves?  Free Technical Advice and Assistance for phones, tablets and laptops, just drop in.  For more details phone 07966 474188.