ISSUE #1.42: 26 August 2024
Dear Friends,
Here is the weekly line up for this week…
With love,
Caraway Dementia Action Group |
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| UPCOMING EVENTS!
Tuesday 3rd September 2 till 4 pm, the Salty Sea Dogs Singers are coming to St Denys Memory Cafe, which will be held in the church, St Denys Church, Dundee Road
Tuesday 1st October 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, afternoon 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
Caraway Carers Course
Calling all Carers of someone with dementia. Are you struggling to cope with your situation? Would you like to find out more about how to live well with dementia, and to meet health professionals who can help you? Then come to our carers course, the next one starts on Monday 9th September 1 till 3 pm at St Mary’s Church, Sholing. No cost but donations welcome.
For a chat about it or to apply, click this link to the website
or, email us on caraway@caraway.uk.com or telephone us on 07535 164014
Course lead Ros Simpson.
NOW TAKING BOOKINGS: Register your interest here! |
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| Sadly, a bank holiday so everyone takes a break. |
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| Sport in Mind – Yoga: Big Activity Room, St Marys Leisure Centre, 118A St Marys Road, SO14 0BL, from 2-2.50pm with Michelle. |
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Wednesdays @ Holy Saviour Bitterne: Holy Saviour Church, Bursledon Road, SO19 7LW.
- Omega Café: Drop in anytime from 10 until 12. Free tea, coffee, cake, and chat.
- Armchair exercise: Starts at 10am for about 25 minutes. Led by a qualified instructor; light exercise whilst still sitting! Donations welcome.
- Community Lunch: At Midday. We vary between jacket potatoes, ploughman’s, quiche, soup, breakfast rolls and pizza to name a few. Donations welcome.
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| Hope Café: Holy Saviour Church, Bursledon Road, SO19 7LW, from 8.30 – 11.30am. Pop in for a cuppa & a piece of cake and chat. Free but donations appreciated. Weekly
Thursday Cuppa: St Mary’s Church, Sholing, SO19 8ES, from 10-11.30am.
Coffee, Cake & Connect: Lordshill Church, Lordshill District Centre, SO16 8HY. Drop in from 1.30-3pm. |
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| Coffee and Cake: St Denys Church, Dundee Road, St Denys, SO17 2ND, from 1.30-3pm.
The Haven Lunch Club: St Mark’s Church, Archers Road, SO15 2LU, from 11am – 2.30pm.
MHA Singing for Wellbeing @ Hebron Court: Hebron Court, 46 Rollesbrook Gardens, Southampton SO15 5WB, from 11am – 12.
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. Spaces are limited so 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. |
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| Southampton Park Walk: Meet @ the Hawthorns Café, SO15 7NN. Meeting at the café on Southampton Common at 9am. The meet point is by the start of park run between 2 oak trees close to hawthorns but not outside it, look for the steward in high vis jackets labelled “Park Walker”.
All Welcome! For a gentle 5km walk around the Common, many go to Hawthorns Café for a coffee and chat after. |
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ADVANCED NOTICE – MEDWALL COURT
Please note that the September gathering on Tuesday 3rd September is CANCELLED due to essential repairs. We will meet again in October as usual. |
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