Age UK Barnet activities

Monday

Chair Movement to Music.   Hope Corner Community Centre, 185 Mays Lane, Barnet EN5 2DY.  10.30am - 11.30am.  Cost £5 per class.  For better mobility, strength, coordination, flexibility and balance.  To book call Wendy on 0208 432 1421 / 0774 187 7027 or email wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk

Kitchen Confidence Cookery Class at the Anne Owen Centre - East Finchley
During November and December - Monday morning 11am until 1.30 pm, 11^th November, 18^th November, 25^th November and 2^nd December.  Option to pre book for the last two classes of 2024 - 9^th December and 16^th December (Christmas Lunch).
This course will include delicious recipes reflecting l Traditional Pies  l Japanese inspired cuisine  l French cuisine  l St Andrews day- flavours of Scotland.   Classes are aimed at giving participants the confidence to cook more dishes at home. Participants cook in groups and then everyone sits together to eat. The recipes are designed to be recreated at home. Price including all ingredients is £32 for four weeks.  (Please prepay to secure your space).  To book contact stacey.kanolik@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call her on 0208 129 7621. 

Dementia Cafe: For people living with dementia and their carers. Meets on the first Monday of every month 2.00pm – 4.00pm. Support, advice and refreshments. Takes place at the Friends Meeting House, 53 Leicester Road, Barnet EN5 5EL. Please contact Jeannette Cowan at dementiasupport@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call the dementia helpline – 020 8203 5040 Option 7.

Help with your laptop, smartphone or tablet.  2pm-4pm at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 1LT.  Contact Howard on 0208 432 1415 or email howard.chapman@ageukbarnet.org.uk

Spanish Classes - East Finchley Library, 226 High Rd, N2 9BB.  IMPROVERS 2.15 pm to 3.15 pm followed by BEGINNERS at 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm.  10 sessions £80.  For more information and to book a place contact Helen Nicolaou on 07384 466840 or email 

helen.nicolaou@ageukbarnet.org.uk

Wednesday

Social Drop in Group.  Learn to knit, crochet, play games or just have a cuppa and a chat – 10.00am – 12 noon at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane N2 8LT.   £2 per session.  Contact Helen Nicolaou for link or for more information on 0738 446 6840 or email helen.nicolaou@ageukbarnet.org.uk

Art Group:  Watercolour painting. Cost £28 for four sessions. Takes place at The Ann Owens centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT from 10.00am – 12.00 noon. Class full at the moment but contact helen.nicolaou@ageukbarnet.org.uk or phone 07384 466840 to check when places are available.

New fitness class:  Circuits and strength for active ageing - starts Wednesday 22 May 2024.
Our new circuit training class for over 55s will be led by our trainer Lance.  Takes place on Wednesdays from the new time of 9.30am - 10.15am at UNITAS Barnet Youth Zone building, 76 Montrose Ave. HA8 0DT.  £5 a session.  All levels welcome. To book a place email wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk or phone Wendy on 07741877027.

Bollywood Dance classes for over 55s.  Manor Drive Methodist Church, Manor Drive, Whetstone N20 0DZ.  11.00am - 12 noon.  £3 per class.  Please contact Nila Patel for further information on 07977 459 920

Flower Arranging Class – beginning Wednesday 9 October - 11.00am - 12 noon.  Location: Unitas, 76 Montrose Ave Edgware HA8 0DT.  Tutor: Ursula from the Flower Bank.  Fee: £8 per class (£48 for 6-week course.  To book call Louise on 07384 466840 - Email louise.palmer@ageukbarnet.org.uk or Helen Nicolaou on 0738 446 6840 or email: helen.nicolaou@ageukbarnet.org.uk

Gentle Seated Exercise for over 55s - 11.30am – 12.30pm - St. Johnstone House, 49 Woodside Park N12 8RX.  *No booking necessary – just turn up.  Open to residents AND non residents.  £5 per session.  For more information call Wendy on 020 8432 1421
Email: wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk 

Help with laptops and smartphones - Mill Hill.  Wednesday weekly sessions from 12.45pm -2pm with free lunch at The Mount, Mill Hill International School, Milespit Hill, NW7 2RX.  Students from Mill Hill International School will help you with your devices.  Booking necessary on 020 8432 1415 or email howard.chapman@ageukbarnet.org.uk 

Tai Chi: 2-3pm. Balance and strength moves. Takes place at Annunciation Royal Catholic Church, 4 Thirlby Road, Burnt Oak HA8 0HQ. For more information, contact Wendy on wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk or 07741 877 027. 

Active exercise to music - (incuding low impact aerobic dance, strength and stretch)  From 2.00pm-3.00pm at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT.  £5 per session. Booking essential.  For more information contact Wendy on wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk or 07741 877 027. 

Help with laptops and smartphones – Wednesday - Woodhouse College, Woodhouse Road N12 9EY.  2.45pm – 3.45pm.  For more information and to book a place contact Howard Chapman on 020 8432 1415 or email howard.chapman@ageukbarnet.org.uk

Gentle seated exercise with Lesley - From  from 3.15pm-4.15pm at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT.  £5 per session. For more information on both of these classes, contact Wendy on wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk or 07741 877 027. 

FREE ONLINE BOOK CLUB for over 55s. Wednesday 14 August from 6.00pm. The next
book to be discussed is – ‘A murder is announced’ by Agatha Christie.  If you would like to join us, please email:- barnetbookclub@gmail.com for meeting details

Friday

Art Class: Watercolour painting. Cost £28 for four sessions. Takes place at The Ann Owens centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT from 10.00am – 12.00 noon. Contact helen.nicolaou@ageukbarnet.org.uk or phone 07384 466840 to check if any places available.

Flower Arranging For People Living With Dementia:  10.30am – 11.30am.  Friends Meeting House, Leicester Road, New Barnet EN5 5EL.  Specifically for people living with dementia.    Cost is £48 for six week course payable in advance (£8 per class).   We are unable to provide personal care/support – carers welcome to stay.  To find out when next class starts adn to book a place, call Helen Nicolaou on 07384 466840 or email helen.nicolaou@ageukbarnet.org.uk 

Movement to music - (standing or seated) - face to face:  11.30-12.30pm.  Takes place at the Tarling Road Community Centre (across the street from The Ann Owens Centre) in East Finchley N2 8LG.  Fun, upbeat exercise session for all levels of fitness with our Wendy.  £5 per class.  For more information, contact Wendy on wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk or 07741 877 027

Friday Lunch Club - from 12.45pm at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. If you are looking for a warm and welcoming place to enjoy a delicious, cooked meal and great company, why not join us for lunch, where you can meet new friends and enjoy a pleasant social time afterwards. Perfect for those who can participate independently. Vegetarian option available. £8 for a two-course meal plus tea/coffee. Booking essential. For details on how to pay and to book a place contact Louise Palmer on louise.palmer@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call 07384 466 840.

Seated Yoga:  11.30-12.30pm. Takes place at Manor Drive Church, Manor Drive N20 0DZ. For more information, contact Wendy on wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk or 07741 877 027

Movement to music.  From 1.00pm -2.00pm at John Keble Church, Deans Lane, Edgware HA8 9NT.  An achievable and fun walking fitness class that will increase your step count and help you get in shape. Costs £5 a session.  (Entrance on Church Close HA8 9NS through blue gate)  Class in large hall on right after going through gate.  Also free parking on Church Close. To register call Wendy on 020 8432 1421 or email wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk

Games Afternoon – 1st and 3rd Friday of every month from 2.00 – 4.00 pm at Trinity Church, Nether Street, North Finchley N12 7NN. Join us for board games, card games and the occasional 5-minute quiz. Tea, coffee, biscuits and sometimes cake! £1 contribution for refreshments.
We will be meeting for games every Friday in August on 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. And in September on 20. Our normal pattern of meeting 1st and 3rd Fridays resumes in October – 4 and 18, November 1 and 15, December 6.
Contact Helen Nicolaou on 07384 466 840 or email: helen.nicolaou@ageukbarnet.org.uk.

Cookery Demos