Category: Friends Group

Another fun-packed afternoon. Tony came to entertain us at 2pm.

We sang, we danced, we enjoyed ourselves.

Before then there were seasonal quizzes, and we made some bats from pine cones and broomsticks from sticks and rosemary. It is said rosemary helps with memory recall, as well as warding off evil.

There was also a raffle for these pumpkin lanterns (expertly carved by Janet) and some sweets.

Everyone tucked-into cakes and nibbles (thanks to everyone who brought things in).

Making their first appearance were our two pet robotic cats – Eric and Ernie. Everybody seemed to love them. We are very grateful to Viki for donating them.

A very big thanks, as ever to our regular team of volunteers: Jen, Dot, Peter, Maggie, Janet, Julie and Pearl.  It was also lovely to have Marie back in the team this afternoon, we hope to see her again soon.

We all look forward to seeing you next time,

 

Another full house for the Tuesday Friendship Group.

We welcomed back Jamie.

Who changed as rapidly as his songs.

Everyone enjoyed the variety.

And we had a few surprises.

As Jamie is so popular with the group, we have booked him for 2019.

 

or rather, they came to us…

Another record turn-out of 49 group members, plus volunteers, plus our special guests.

First today we have to thank Chew Yeen Lawes for giving us a couple of brief introductory Tai Chi sessions.

Then we had the very much in-demand Nightingale Dogs. They provided some interactive games, tricks and calming cuddles!

Our group was a little larger than the dogs are used to, but they coped wonderfully, with a little help from Jenny and Tim

They managed to visit all the keen dog lovers in the group.

Thank you to everyone who came and we hope to see you next time.

 

We welcomed ten new people to the group today! We equalled our highest turn-out with 47 members, plus 6 volunteers, a guest and a singer.

Our singer, the excellent Tony, took the opportunity to tune-up, before launching into a rousing sing-and-dance-a-long.

It was lovely to have Leanne from the Alzheimer’s Society visit the group and give some expert advice to some our members. Leanne’s group runs on the alternate Tuesdays from us.

See you next time.

All the best,

 

 

42 members today welcomed Hanna H to the group.

Hanna sang some songs and invited group participation with a variety of instruments.

There was even a little dancing.

In the quiet room people were hard at work, with Pearl, making greetings cards (and very good they were too).

We look forward to seeing you, at our next session, on the 18th September.

 

We had 44 group members today – all to see Jamie giving his all in his Viva Las Vegas Show which he did. We also had an impromptu visit from the Pearly Queen of Royal Greenwich, who was incognito, which was lovely.

There were a lot of costumes

Dolly Parton was popular.

Elvis arrived, but later left the building.

Everyone had a very good afternoon. Can you spot the pearly Queen dancing?

 

See you next time,

It was hot, very hot. Then it started to rain, heavily. Fortunately, we had couple of guests and and everyone was kept busy – and dry.

First we had a brief talk from Gaia, the Community Safety Advisor from the Fire Brigade in Greenwich, about Fire Safe and Well – the new pilot project being trialled in five London Boroughs including Greenwich. The pilot is available to anyone over 60 or with a long-term health condition. She brought along fire safety devices, including a new heat alarm, which people are given free as part of the visit. After the talk Gaia spoke to people individually and we were pleased several people booked visits. You can find out more information about the Fire Brigade here

Tony came along today courtesy of funding from Music in Hospitals and Care and gave us another rousing rendition of some of our favourite songs.

As it was too hot to dance, Tony was able to circulate around the room and get up-close and personal.

Another good afternoon.

We welcomed back Jamie, following his highly successful first appearance a few weeks ago. Today he managed 13 costume changes and, once again, wowed the audience.

Here is Jamie in action and the happy singers and dancers.

The Big O

These boots were made for walking

Not sure about this one (Marge Simpson?)

Fortunately we had Dan on hand to test people’s blood pressure. You can find out more about this free service and Live Well Greenwich here.

 

The Reflections Friendship Group was two years old today. We have had a wonderful time and met some delightful people. Thank you to everyone for making the group the success it is. We are looking forward to another year of people arriving as strangers and leaving as friends.

Here are a few snaps of some of our super volunteers and a couple of our trustees at the group today.

Dot, Marc, Maggie and Jen

Julie and Lynne

Janet and Peter

Sarah

After cakes, fizz, singing and a little dancing, Julie and Janet demonstrated synchronised flying…