Category: Friends Group

Today we had another selection of great tunes, sung by the delightful Vikki.

Vikki danced around the room, encouraging everyone to join in. You can hear more of Vikki here.

It was good to see a budding artist at work.

We enjoyed a full hour of singing and dancing. As usual, the dance floor was busy.

Thank you to Caroline, ASDA Charlton Community Life Champion, and ASDA for the drinks, biscuits and cups. Caroline and Charlton ASDA have supported Reflections over the years and we appreciate and are grateful for their continuing support.

The Reflections Friendship Group is next at Shrewsbury House on 21st May 2024 at 1pm. Jamie will entertain us with his “Whip Crack Away” show.

Please note: in our uploaded photos we blur the faces of all group members. You do see the faces of our wonderful volunteers.

Tony sang an up-beat selection of hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s.

We were not too sure what the red thingamyjig was.

David is always keen to help and guide the clay modellers. Our new lady, in red, was pleased to be painting again after several years.

Wordsearches are always in demand.

A slightly lower turn-out today, though still a packed room and nearly everyone was dancing at some point.

We were pleased to welcome Professor Andrew Clark, from the University of Greenwich. He is researching dementia friendly communities, so came along to find out more about our group and why it is so popular.

Sadly we said goodbye to Emma from Emma’s Cafe. She is moving to Age Exchange in Blackheath to manage their cafe. We wish her well and look forward to the new cafe service next time we are there.

The Reflections Friendship Group is next at Shrewsbury House on 7th May 2024 at 1pm. Vikki will entertain us with some more great songs.

Please note: in our uploaded photos we blur the faces of all group members. You do see the faces of our wonderful volunteers.

A full-on 50s and 60s sing and dance-a-thon.

Julian rocked the room.

All the group seemed to know the words to all the songs – Julian hit the mark.

It’s good to see so many dancing.

The Reflections Friendship Group is next at Shrewsbury House on 23rd April 2024 at 1pm. Julian will entertain us with some more great tunes.

Please note: in our uploaded photos we blur the faces of all group members. You do see the faces of our wonderful volunteers.

We had another big turnout for a very popular entertainer.

Audience participation was encouraged.

The group enjoyed the variety of puzzles.

Singing, dancing and having fun was the order of the day.

The Reflections Friendship Group is next at Shrewsbury House on 9th April 2024 at 1pm. Julian will entertain us with some more great tunes.

Please note: in our uploaded photos we blur the faces of all group members. You do see the faces of our wonderful volunteers.

performed his Swinging 60’s show. Jamie produced a variety of outfits to surprise and delight the group.

Games and crafts were popular.

Once again the dance floor was packed.

The Reflections Friendship Group is next at Shrewsbury House on 26th March 2024 at 1pm. Mark will entertain us with his singing.

Please note: in our uploaded photos we blur the faces of all group members. You do see the faces of our wonderful volunteers.

Another big turn-out of members filled our rooms and Emma’s pantry – the Shrewsberry House cafe.

It is such a joy that we have so many keen dancers.

Our friend in yellow at the back was resting today – joining the dancing next time (or so he says).

The Reflections Friendship Group is next at Shrewsbury House on 12th March 2024 at 1pm. Jamie will entertain us with his singing and wide selection of costumes.

Please note: in our uploaded photos we blur the faces of all group members. You do see the faces of our wonderful volunteers.

A sing-a-long afternoon.

Tony performed some of the top tunes of the 50s, 60s and 70s..

The wordsearches are always a popular pastime.

A very good turn-out gave us a packed dance floor.

The Reflections Friendship Group is next at Shrewsbury House on 27th February 2024 at 1pm. Vicky will entertain us with some more great tunes.

Please note: in our uploaded photos we blur the faces of all group members. You do see the faces of our wonderful volunteers.

Our biggest turnout since Covid.

Julian gave us another powerful performance.

Natasha, the Admiral Nurse and Carmen from the Greenwich Carers Centre.

Dancing the afternoon away.

As usual Helen was in charge of the Reflection’s library.

The Reflections Friendship Group is next at Shrewsbury House on 13th February 2024 at 1pm. Tony will entertain us with his sing-a-long.

Please note: in our uploaded photos we blur the faces of all group members. You do see the faces of our wonderful volunteers.

The man of many outfits came to entertain us.

Jamie had new tights for the new year.

A big turn-out still allowed everyone to dance.

Jamie had his usual wide variety of costume changes – a welcome splash of colour on a dull day.

The Reflections Friendship Group is next at Shrewsbury House on 30th January 2024 at 1pm. Julian will entertain us with some more great tunes.

Please note: in our uploaded photos we blur the faces of all group members. You do see the faces of our wonderful volunteers.

Mark welcomed us into 2024.

He was in good voice as usual.

Gyda and group members created signs for the New Year.

Gwen the Pearly Queen popped in with a cheque for us. Thank you Gwen.

Dancing was as popular this year as it was last year.

The Reflections Friendship Group is next at Shrewsbury House on 16th January 2024 at 1pm. Julian will entertain us with some great tunes.

Please note: in our uploaded photos we blur the faces of all group members. You do see the faces of our wonderful volunteers.