The Alzheimer’s Society in partnership with Age UK York have released their latest programme of new events in York. Each group and activity aims to connect those with dementia and allow people to socialise in a relaxed environment. Here is what is on offer:
Signing for the Brain
Every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 2pm – 4pm. Acomb Methodist Church, Front Street YO24 3BX.
Every Monday from 10am – 12pm. St James Deacon Church, 2 Sherringham, Woodthorpe YO24 2SE.
Gardening Club
Every fourth Tuesday of month from 10am – 1pm at Gale Farm Court, Front Street, Acomb, York, YO24 3DR.
Socialise and garden with other affected by dementia.
Honeysuckle Café
Every third Thursday of the month from 10.30am – 12.30pm. Honeysuckle House, Herdsman Road, Dringhouses, York YO24 2UL.
Connect with those affected by dementia in a relaxed place.
Dance Café
Second Tuesday of every month from 1.30pm – 3pm. Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Road, York YO23 1BW.
Dance and socialise with those affected by dementia.
For more information please contact 07708 081680 or email TarinMarie.Puckering@alzheimers.org.uk
Can you help?
The Gardening Club will be starting anew and are seeking donations of various gardening tools, equipment, donations of seeds, soil etc. The Alzheimer’s society would be most gracious in receiving your pre-loved items, please email Nikki.Moses@alzheimers.org.uk.