DCA News from the Groups

     

NOVEMBER ROUND UP

SENIOR’S CHRISTMAS LUNCH – On December 12^th at The Lobster Pot, Portland Bill for 80 of Portland’s older residents.  As last year, there will be a small charge of £5.00, per person towards the cost of the food.

Transport will be available if needed.

If you wish to attend, a list for names will be opened on November 4th at 10.30 am.  ALL NAMES MUST BE IN BY 11^th NOVEMBER. If numbers exceed available spaces priority will be given to those that have not attended previously.

Please call in to our office or phone 823789

EASTON PROMISE LATE NIGHT SHOPPING 12^th DECEMBER – ICA will be coordinating activities in the Community 2000 hall for the 2014 Easton Promise event.  This year there will be no craft stalls in the Jubilee Hall, so if you would like to book a table to sell craft or food produce with us please contact the ICA office on 823789 before 1^st December to ensure you secure a space.  Tables inside main hall charged at £7.50 bookable from 4pm – 9pm.

PORTLAND LOTTERY CHRISTMAS DRAW –12^th December 2014. £1 a ticket.

The Portland Lottery is now quarterly with larger cash prizes.

Available from the ICA office and Cards ‘n’ Celebrations in Easton.

RAFFLE & TOMBOLA PRIZES– Have you got any unwanted gifts or items that you could donate? Perhaps you are a business that can offer free experiences, trips or treatments?  Every penny made from these items goes towards the services we run for older people. Contact the ICA office on 823789 to arrange a drop-off or collection. Thank you to everyone who has kindly donated items to us.

PORTLAND CARDS – At £4.00 per pack, featuring a selection of Portland scenes.  Available from the ICA office, Easton and The Lobster Pot, Portland Bill. 

SHOPPING SERVICE FOR PORTLAND’S OVER 55s – ICA is running a regular Thursday and Friday mornings shopping service to Tesco, Easton. Cost £2 return. Call the ICA office on 823789 to book.

 

FIT+ EXERCISE CLASS FOR OVER 50’S –

Every Wednesday, 11.30am – 12.30pm at the YMCA, Reforne.  Suitable for those not quite up to running for the bus, but more than capable of walking to the stop!

Led by an experienced and approachable instructor, the class will feature cardio, core muscle strengthening exercises and a ‘hint of disco-ball!’ 

£3 per session. To register, contact the ICA office 823789

For those of you who prefer something a little less active, why not try our regular…

GET TOGETHER CLUB – Improve your fitness and have fun at the YMCA, Reforne every Thursday. Cost £3 per person (including refreshments).

10.30am – 11.30am – Gentle seated exercise with a qualified instructor, followed by refreshments until 12pm

Transport available at £2 return. For more information, call the ICA office on 823789.

MEMORY RELATED ACTIVITIES – Wednesday morning sessions at the C2000 Hall, Easton. ICA and the Alzheimer’s Society are working in partnership to deliver a weekly provision for people suffering from any kind of memory loss and their carers.

Memory Café 10.30am – 12 noon on the 5^th and 19th November.  Fun program of activities, from nostalgia and games to fitness and music. Something for everyone.

Singing for the Brain 10.00am – 11.30am on the 12^th and 26^th November.

Musical sessions, which uses singing to bring people together in a friendly and stimulating social environment.

Please contact the ICA office on 823789 for more information.

 

COMMUNITY CAR & MINIBUS (wheelchair friendly) –

The community car is available for all your appointments and shopping trips. Advanced booking is essential. This service operates on donations with volunteer drivers.

NOVEMBER TRIPS

22^th November – The Lobster Pot for Sunday lunch – £3 return

NB: Refreshments are not included in the above prices.

The minibus is also available for private bookings.

To make a booking or find out more call the ICA office on 823789.

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BINGO – St Georges Centre on Friday 14^th and CHRISTMAS BINGO on the 28^th November. Doors open 1.30pm. Eyes down 2pm. Great prizes. Everyone welcome.

THE COMMUNITY CROONERS – ICA’s weekly sing-a-long group for over 50s

Every Tuesday from 10.00am – 11.30am (including time for refreshments) at the YMCA, Reforne. £3 per person.

For anyone who are looking to fill their morning with fun, music and friends, in a safe, warm and welcoming environment.

Please contact the ICA office on 823789 for more information or to book transport to and from these sessions at £2 return.

 

AT HOME SERVICES –

Befriending – ICA offers a range of befriending services from companionship to help with local errands, personal correspondence and small DIY tasks…or perhaps just a friendly phone call or chat over a cup of tea.  Counselling sessions are also available.  All our volunteers are police and reference checked, interviewed and fully insured.

Gardeners – We are also able to offer help with gardening. Small jobs only, including mowing, weeding, planting and hedge trimming (no landscaping).

DIY – Any small jobs or DIY concerns, why not contact the office to see if we can help?  Wide variety of work undertaken, from putting flat pack furniture together to fixing broken curtain rails or changing light bulbs.

Dog walkers – We currently have a list of volunteers willing to walk well behaved dogs on a regular basis. For those that cherish the companionship their pets provide, but are struggling with the physical exertion required to exercise them.

Please note that some ‘At Home’ services carry a cost. For more information, call the ICA office on 823789.

OVER 50’s BENEFIT ADVICE SURGERY - The Age UK Benefits Advice Surgery will be on Tuesday 11^th November for anyone over the age of 50yrs.  One to one appointments are available by contacting the ICA office on 823789.