Age UK Barnet activities
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Living Well day clubs for people living with mild-to-moderate dementia take place every Tuesday and Thursday at the Ann Owens centre in East Finchley and Monday, Wednesday and Friday at our Station Road venue in Hendon. Click here for the Living Well Dementia Hub page.
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TIMETABLE OF ACTIVITIES FOR OVER 55s
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MondayChair 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 with Lunch. At the Ann Owen Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. 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. Recipes are designed to be recreated at home. Monday mornings 11am until 1.30 pm. 3rd February – Lebanese flavours, 10th February – Healthy heart food, 17th February – Italian delights, 24th February – Winter warmers, 3rd March – Reflecting St Davids Day. Price including all ingredients is £40 for five weeks. (Please prepay to secure your space) To book contact Stacey at: stacey.kanolik@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call 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
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Tuesday
Flower arranging classes: 10.30am-11.30am. Hope Corner Community Centre, 185 Mays Lane EN5 2DY. £8 a session. For details on how to join in, email helen.nicolaou@ageukbarnet.org.uk or phone 07384 466840.
Wellbeing & Bingo Group (2-4pm), in partnership with Colindale Communities Trust, at Grahame Park Community Centre, The Concourse, NW9 5XA. Open to residents and non-residents. Free. Always followed by Bingo - free to play, prizes to be won!! For more information call Pippa Mannerings on 07379 331807 or email pippa.mannerings@ageukbarnet.org.uk
NEW Creative Writing course– Tuesdays beginning 11 February from 3.30 – 5.00pm at The Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. Have a story to tell? Always wanted to try your hand at writing? Our new course is the perfect place to spark your imagination! Whether you fancy writing short stories, poetry, a journal or a memoirs, this course will help you find your voice. For details on how to join – email: activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call 07384 466 840.
Book Group: Do you enjoy reading and discussing novels or non-fiction books with friends? Why not join our book group at Wilmot Community Centre, Tarling Rd, London N2 8LB. Monthly on a Tuesday. Please email Kato on katolambrechts@yahoo.com for details on how to join.
WednesdaySocial 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.
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 – Wednesdays 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
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
Seated/Standing Stretch & Flex for over 55s in Barnet from 2.00 – 3.00pm. Energising yoga moves for flexibility and mobility. £5 per class. 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. If you would like to join us, please email:- barnetbookclub@gmail.com for meeting details
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Thursday
Help with laptops, smart phones or tablets - Mill Hill. Thursday 10.00-12.00 noon at Hartley Hall, 1 Flower Lane, NW7 2JA. Contact Howard on 0208 432 1415 or email howard.chapman@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Edgware Social Group. St Margaret's Church, Edgware HA8 7JE. 2.00pm - 3.30pm every Thursday. Also occasional help available with your laptop, smartphone or tablet. £2 per session. Contact Howard on 0208 432 1415 or email howard.chapman@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Musical afternoon – February 20th 2025 from 2.00-3.00pm: Sandy Thompson playing popular classical violin melodies (featuring composers such as Tchaikovsky, Dvorak, Mozart, Kreisler and Clara Schumann) contrasted with some Irish folk tunes.
Held at Avery at Barnet Grange, 59 Wood Street, Barnet EN5 4BS. £5 on door for non residents, includes refreshments. FREE parking onsite. Bus: Manor Road Barnet is the closest stop to the venue. Routes 263, 107, 307 and 84B stop here. To book contact Helen on 07384 466 840 or email activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Bridge Club: Every Thursday. Begins 12 Sept. Improvers 2.30pm – 4.30pm, Beginners 3.00 – 4.30pm at Wilmot Community Hall, Tarling Road N2 8LB. Cost is £60 for 8 week course. Contact Helen Nicolaou on 07384 466840 or email helen.nicolaou@ageukbarnet.org.uk to book a place.
Cook Together and Eat Supper Together at the Anne Owen Centre, East Finchley N2 8LT. 4 pm until 6.15pm. Simple Suppers with Pippa - 6th February, 13th February and 20th February. All recipes and ingredients provided. £24 for 3 classes booked and paid for in advance. Classes will focus on producing healthy meals you can recreate at home. Participants cook in groups, then sit and eat together. For more details and to book a space contact stacey.kanolik@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call her on 0208 129 7621.
FridayArt 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: New classes start on Friday 21 February until 4 April. From 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 course starts and 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. |
Saturday
Bridge Club: Every Saturday afternoon from 12.00 - 2.00pm. Held at the Community Centre, Wilmot Close, 50 Tarling Road, London N2 8LB. Cost is £3 per session. Not suitable for beginners. Contact Helen Nicolaou on 0738 446 6840 or email helen.nicolaou@ageukbarnet.org.uk to book a space.
Help with laptops, smart phones or tablets Drop in session 10.30-12.00 noon at Chipping Barnet Library 3 Stapylton Rd, Barnet EN5 4QT 15 March to 12 April
Contact Howard on 020 8432 1415 or email howard.chapman@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Cookery DemosWe hold regular healthy cookery demos at sheltered housing venues and community centres. Themes range from eating to boost immunity, to strengthen your bones and dishes to boost heart health. If you'd like to find out more about the next sessions or if you'd like us to hold session in your community centre or sheltered accommodation. For more information please call 07384 466840 or email stacey.kanolik@ageukbarnet.org.uk
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Mindfulness workshops - dealing with negative thoughts and emotions
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