Elders Voice

We have been fishing for ducks in the Day Centre - a nice reminder of afternoons spent at fairgrounds and amusement arcades. Unfortunately we don't have any giant teddy bears to compete for but it's good fun and great at strengthening fine motor skills!

What interesting times we live in!
Join us on Fridays for Current Affairs Club - discuss the news with friends and enjoy a hot beverage. Starts 6th September 2019.
Call 0208 968 8170 for more information.

Hats off to the super seven who made it to the Computer Class yesterday despite the blistering heat!
The group's confidence has increased tremendously and they can now sign-in to emails & Facebook and send messages unassisted. 🤩

"As a facilitator, it brings me joy to see people melt during the practice of Pranayama."
Join us on Thursdays for some mind melting yoga. Relax and become one with your fellow yogis. 1.30pm-2.30pm. Call 02089688170 for more info.

"They’re just showing people that we can all wear nice clothes and all look good. We can all look trendy if we want to look trendy."

Rodney looking super hip in his Hawaiian shirt...perfect attire for this tropical heatwave!
Our Day Centres run on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am-3pm. For more information please call 0208 968 8170.

"...just don’t tell me to be good, because I want to dance and have fun."
Meet Virginia Leitner - a centenarian who lived through the Depression, made her own clothes from flour sacks, learnt to drive at 55 and is a self-taught painter. 🤩
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Thank you Museum of London for visiting our Kingsbury Dementia Cafe and taking us on a trip back to school in the mid 1900's - we particularly enjoyed having a nose through the old exercise books!
What are your memories of school? The smell of school dinners & disinfectant? Gyms socks & climbing rope? An eccentric science teacher?

So fantastic to see our Day Centre clients enjoying the Elders Voice dementia friendly garden...and taking over the watering duties!

Introducing Proud Coffee - our new coffee morning for older LGBT+ people in Brent. Starts Monday 9th September 2019. 🏳️‍🌈☕️

In Rude Health is a fabulous fundraising calendar created by Elders Voice, a local charity supporting older people in Brent.
The aim of the calendar is to challenge the public's perception of age and raise money for older people's services in Brent.
Treat yourself to a copy and support older people in Brent!
... https://bit.ly/2G3lBU6
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As we celebrate Pride this weekend, let us remember those who fought for their lives 50 years ago to bring us where we are today. Let’s honour the very special LGBTQ+ elders who came before us to fight for equality and rights for all LGBTQ+ people across the world. As we reflect on the last 50 years, let’s remember those who are forgotten in LGBTQ+ history, and let’s keep them in our hearts, minds and activism as we continue to fight for the rights of LGBTQ+ people.
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LGBTQ+ elders talking about their experiences from 50 years ago at Stonewall. Powerful activism to remember as we come up to Pride weekend!

We are proud to announce our new service for older LGBT+ people in Brent - Older & Prouder - is now up & running! This service will create opportunities for older LGBT+ people to socialise, take part in activities & build a community in Brent. Check out our website: https://bit.ly/2WkVzSb or follow us on Twitter for live updates: https://bit.ly/32dkGKq

If you are aged 55 & over, live in Brent and need support with housing, please contact our Floating Support Handyperson Service: 0208 968 8170 / info@eldersvoice.org.uk
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