Social events, short courses, talks & webinars

We often organise fun social get togethers like quizzes, music afternoons, information events, short courses and one-off sessions. These are listed here.

SOCIAL EVENTS

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TALKS & INFORMATION EVENTS

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SHORT COURSES

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6-week Strength Training Course	Starts Monday 6th January, 1.30pm at the ETNA Centre, TW1 2AR.	£30 for the 6 lessons	Join our strength training class at the ETNA Centre, St Margarets for over 50s. Experienced personal trainer and coach Ash will lead this class, using light weights to strengthen and tone your body. Exercising with weights makes our bones stronger and more dense, decreasing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. Please book your place in advance. This class is offered by Age UK Richmond in partnership with the ETNA Centre. Please book your place, ideally online here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/age-uk-richmond-strength-training-class-6-week-block-tickets-1109183560889?aff=oddtdtcreator Alternatively please ring Carol or Shyama at Age UK Richmond on 020 8744 1965 or email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk
Man with a Pan Cooking Class	Thursday 23rd January, 12pm to 2pm at the ETNA Centre, TW1 2AR.	£10 (includes lunch)	Man With A Pan is a cooking club for older men. Learn to cook a delicious meal in a friendly group. Tutor Azize will lead this session, showing you how to prepare a tasty lunch. Once the food is ready the group will eat together. This class is offered by Age UK Richmond in partnership with the ETNA Centre. Please book your place, ideally online. Alternatively please ring Carol at Age UK Richmond on 020 8744 1965 or email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk Please book your place, ideally online here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/age-uk-richmond-man-with-a-pan-cooking-class-january-2025-tickets-1112643700259?aff=oddtdtcreator Alternatively please ring Carol at Age UK Richmond on 020 8744 1965 or email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk
6-weeks Boxercise Course for over 50s	Starts Friday 10th January, 3pm at the ETNA centre, TW1 2AR.	£30 for 6 classes	Boxing coach Mickey will lead this courseHealth benefits include muscle strength,improved coordination and increased confidenceThis course is offered in partnership by Age UK Richmond and the ETNA Centre. To book please email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk or call 020 8744 1965.
6-weeks Air Boxing Course for over 50s	Starts Friday 17th January, 11.30am at Linden Hall, TW12 2JG.	£30 for 6 classes	Boxing coach Mickey will lead this course. Health benefits include muscle strength,improved coordination and increased confidence.This course is offered in partnership by Age UK Richmond and Linden Hall. To book please email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk or call 020 8744 1965.
Free Men's Wellbeing Workshops: 3-week course	Starts Thursday 16th January at the Exchange Twickenham.	Free	Join our free series of 3 x Men's Wellbeing workshops, hosted by Beyond Equality for Age UK Richmond. A space to discuss your mental wellbeing and pick up the tools to support yourself and others. Workshop 1: Men and Mental Wellbeing - Thursday 16th January 10.30 - 12.30pm Workshop 2: Masculinities and Seeking Support - Thursday 23rd January 10.30 - 12.30 Workshop 3: Building Supportive Communities - Thursday 30th January 10.30 - 12.30 Booking is essential and it is free. Only one booking is required to attend all three Workshops. Please email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk or call 0208 744 1965
Free 'Ageless Voice' Workshop	Wednesday 15th February, 2pm to 3pm at Twickenham Wellbeing Centre	Free	Join Turkish celebrity Sibel Tuzun on this free workshop. Rediscover the joy of your voice, explore gentle, practical exercises that keep your voice strong, clear and vibrant. Booking is essential. Please email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk or call 020 8744 1965.

WEBINARS

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If you sign up for a session but then find you are unable to make it, please let us know so that we can offer someone else your place. If you try to book a place and the session is already full, please email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk so that we can add you to our waiting list.

For more information about the above events please email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk

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