DCA News from the Groups

ISLAND COMMUNITY ACTION JANUARY ROUND UP

PORTLAND LOTTERY DRAW – next draw is on the 27^TH MARCH 2015. £1 a ticket.

The Portland Lottery is drawn quarterly with larger cash prizes. More tickets sold the higher the prize fund. 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 – We have a brand new range of cards in stock, created in acrylic by local artist Anita Busby-Wilcocks. The cards feature a range of local scenes and are £6.00 for six. In addition, we have our regular photographic cards at £4.00 per pack, featuring iconic Portland landscapes. Both packs are blank on the inside, making them ideal thank you notes, get well and / or birthday cards etc. 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.

 

EXERCISE CLASSES FOR OVER 50’S –

ADVANCED – FIT+ Starting back from Christmas break on the 7^th Jan, Fit + runs 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. We re-open on 5^th January and class starts on 7^th January ²⁰¹⁵

NEW INTERMEDIATE – OSTEOCISE A new, weekly class starting Monday 19^th January, 10-11.15am at The St John Ambulance Hall, Easton Street. For anyone over the age of 50yrs who would like to work on their core strength, flexibility and stamina. 

This class is targeted at those needing slightly gentler standing exercise, in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere, led by an experienced, qualified instructor. 

Sessions have been designed to specifically support;

•     Low impact

•     Improved stamina

•     Cardio-vascular (heart & lungs)

•     Bone building (good for those with osteoporosis)

•     Joint strengthening

•     Core muscles (internal strengthening)

•     Incontinence prevention

•     Improved posture, gait

•     Improved balance

•     Improved balance

•     Weight loss

£3 per session.  To register, contact the ICA office 823789, (office reopens Jan 5^th.)

GENLE – GET TOGETHER CLUB – Improve your fitness and have fun at the YMCA, Reforne every Thursday. Cost £3 per person (including refreshments). This club December re-open on the 8^th January 2015

10.30am – 11.30am – Gentle seated exercise, with a qualified, experienced 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 14^th & 28^th January 2015. 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 7^th & 21^st January

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.

TRIPS

25^th January 2015 – 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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PRIZE BINGO – St Georges Centre on the 23^rd January 2015. Doors open 1.30pm, eyes down 2pm. Good 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.  Crooners will re-open on 6^th January 2015

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 13^th January 2015 for anyone over the age of 50yrs.  One to one appointments are available by contacting the ICA office on 823789.

 

The committee and staff of Island Community Action would like to

Wish you a very Happy New Year