Age UK Barnet activities
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Living Well day clubs for people living with mild-to-moderate dementia take place every Tuesday and Thursday at the Ann Owens centre in East Finchley and Monday, Wednesday and Friday at our Station Road venue in Hendon. Click here for the Living Well Dementia Hub page.
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TIMETABLE OF ACTIVITIES FOR OVER 55s
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Monday Chair Movement to Music: Every Monday at Hope Corner Community Centre, 185 Mays Lane, Barnet EN5 2DY. 10.30am – 11.30am. Cost £5 per class. For better mobility, strength, coordination, flexibility and balance. This class is currently full but contact Wendy to be placed on waiting list - 0774 187 7027 or email wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk Exercise & Socialise – beginning Monday 12 May 2025 from 10.30am. Held at East Barnet Health Centre, 149 East Barnet Road, EN4 8QZ. £5 per session. Refreshments available after class. To book contact Wendy on 0774 187 7027 or email wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk Kitchen Confidence Cookery Class with Lunch. At the Ann Owen Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. Make healthy, low-cost, easy recipes every week at our ongoing cookery classes. Participants cook in groups and then everyone sits together to eat. Monday mornings 11am until 1.30 pm. Costs £8 per class. All ingredients included. Booking essential. For more info contact Stacey on 0208 129 7621 or email stacey.kanolik@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Pilates - Every Monday 11.30am to 12.30pm. Held at Manor Drive Methodist Church, Manor Drive, Whetstone N20 0DZ. Cost £3.00 every session. For more details contact Nila Patel on 07977 459920. Dementia Cafe: For people living with dementia and their carers. Meets on the first Monday of every month 2.00pm – 4.00pm. Support, advice and refreshments. Takes place at the Friends Meeting House, 53 Leicester Road, Barnet EN5 5EL. Please contact Jeannette Cowan at dementiasupport@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call the dementia helpline – 020 8203 5040 Option 7.
Help with your laptop, smartphone or tablet. 2pm-4pm at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 1LT. Contact Howard on 0208 432 1415 or email howard.chapman@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Spanish Classes - East Finchley Library, 226 High Rd, N2 9BB. IMPROVERS 2.15 pm to 3.15 pm followed by BEGINNERS at 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm. 10 sessions £80. For more information and to book a place contact Helen Nicolaou on 07384 466840 or email helen.nicolaou@ageukbarnet.org.uk
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Tuesday
Flower arranging classes: 10.30am-11.30am. Hope Corner Community Centre, 185 Mays Lane EN5 2DY. £8 a session. For details on how to join in, email helen.nicolaou@ageukbarnet.org.uk or phone 07384 466840.
COFFEE MORNINGS: Join us for a cuppa and a friendly chat at our coffee mornings which are held between 10.30am and 12 noon at North Road Community Centre, 230 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware HA8 0AP (Tues 15 April, Tues 13 May, Tues 17 June, Tues 15 July, Tues 12 Aug, Tues 16 Sept)
Wellbeing & Bingo Group (2-4pm), in partnership with Colindale Communities Trust, at Grahame Park Community Centre, The Concourse, NW9 5XA. Open to residents and non-residents. Free. Always followed by Bingo - free to play, prizes to be won!! The group is primarily funded for local residents. For more information email activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call 07384 466 840.
Creative Tuesdays (3.30 – 5.00pm) at The Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. A programme of creative activity sessions. New classes will include card making and creative writing. Booking essential. Macrame classes beginning 6 May – 27 May 2025. £28 for course, all materials provided. For details on how to join – email: activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call 07379 331 807.
Book Group: Do you enjoy reading and discussing novels or non-fiction books with friends? Why not join our book group at Wilmot Community Centre, Tarling Rd, London N2 8LB. Monthly on a Tuesday. Please email Kato on katolambrechts@yahoo.com for details on how to join.
WednesdaySocial Drop in Group. Learn to knit, crochet, play games or just have a cuppa and a chat – 10.00am – 12 noon at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane N2 8LT. £2 per session. Contact Helen Nicolaou for link or for more information on 0738 446 6840 or email helen.nicolaou@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Art Group: Watercolour painting. Cost £28 for four sessions. Takes place at The Ann Owens centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT from 10.00am – 12.00 noon. Class full at the moment but contact helen.nicolaou@ageukbarnet.org.uk or phone 07384 466840 to check when places are available.
New fitness class: Circuits and strength for active ageing - starts Wednesday 22 May 2024.
Exercise & Socialise – beginning Wednesday 21 May 2025 from 10.30am. Held at Finchley Memorial Hospital, Granville Road, N12 0JE. £5 per session. Refreshments available after class. To book contact Wendy on 0774 187 7027 or email wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk
COFFEE MORNINGS: Join us for a cuppa and a friendly chat at our coffee mornings which are held between 10.30am and 12 noon at Lane End Medical Centre, 2 Penshurst Gardens, Edgware HA8 9GJ (Wed 16 April, Wed 14 May, Wed 18 June, Wed 16 July, Wed 20 Aug, Wed 17 Sept)
COFFEE MORNINGS: Join us for a cuppa and a friendly chat at our coffee mornings which are held between 10.30am and 12 noon at Kingsley Court, Tayside Drive, Edgware HA8 8RE (Wed 30 April, Wed 28 May, Wed 25 June, Wed 30 July, Wed 27 Aug, Wed 24 Sept)
Bollywood Dance classes for over 55s. Manor Drive Methodist Church, Manor Drive, Whetstone N20 0DZ. 11.00am - 12 noon. £3 per class. Please contact Nila Patel for further information on 07977 459 920
Flower Arranging Class – Wednesdays 11.00am - 12 noon. Location: Unitas, 76 Montrose Ave Edgware HA8 0DT. Tutor: Ursula from the Flower Bank. Fee: £8 per class (£48 for 6-week course. To book call Louise on 07384 466840 - Email louise.palmer@ageukbarnet.org.uk or Helen Nicolaou on 0738 446 6840 or email: helen.nicolaou@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Gentle Seated Exercise for over 55s - 11.30am – 12.30pm - St. Johnstone House, 49 Woodside Park N12 8RX. *No booking necessary – just turn up. Open to residents AND non residents. £5 per session. For more information call Wendy on 020 8432 1421
Seated/Standing Stretch & Flex for over 55s in Barnet from 2.00 – 3.00pm. Energising yoga moves for flexibility and mobility. £5 per class. Takes place at Annunciation Royal Catholic Church, 4 Thirlby Road, Burnt Oak HA8 0HQ. For more information, contact Wendy on wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk or 07741 877 027.
Active exercise to music - (incuding low impact aerobic dance, strength and stretch) From 2.00pm-3.00pm at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. £5 per session. Booking essential. For more information contact Wendy on wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk or 07741 877 027.
Gentle seated exercise with Lesley - From from 3.15pm-4.15pm at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. £5 per session. For more information on both of these classes, contact Wendy on wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk or 07741 877 027.
FREE ONLINE BOOK CLUB for over 55s. From 6.00pm. If you would like to join us, please email:- barnetbookclub@gmail.com for meeting details
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Thursday
Help with laptops, smart phones or tablets - Mill Hill. Thursday 10.00-12.00 noon at Hartley Hall, 1 Flower Lane, NW7 2JA. Contact Howard on 0208 432 1415 or email howard.chapman@ageukbarnet.org.uk
COFFEE MORNINGS: Join us for a cuppa and a friendly chat at our coffee mornings which are held between 10.30am and 12 noon at All Saints Church, Church Walk, Childs Hill, NW2 2JS (Thurs 17 April, Thurs 15 May, Thurs 12 June, Thurs 17 July, Thurs 14 August, Thurs 11 Sept.)
COFFEE MORNINGS: Join us for a cuppa and a friendly chat at our coffee mornings which are held between 10.30am and 12 noon at Mill Hill Library, Hartley Avenue, London NW7 2HX – 11am-12.30pm (Thurs 1 May, Thurs 29 May, Thurs 5 June, Thurs 3 July, Thurs 7 Aug, Thurs 4 Sept)
Exercise & Socialise – every Friday from 10.30am. Held at North Road Community Centre, 230 Burnt Oak Broadway, Burnt Oak, Edgware HA8 0AP. £5 per session. Refreshments available after class. To book contact Wendy on 0774 187 7027 or email wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Edgware Social Group. St Margaret’s Church, Edgware HA8 7JE. 2.00pm – 3.30pm every Thursday – also occasional help available with your laptop, smartphone or tablet. Please note, that from the beginning of May, the times will be changing to 1.30pm until 3.00pm. £2 per session. Contact Howard on 0208 432 1415 or email howard.chapman@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Musical afternoon – on 11 April with The Memory Lane Singers from 2.00-3.00pm: Held at Avery at Barnet Grange, 59 Wood Street, Barnet EN5 4BS. £5 on door for non residents, includes refreshments. FREE parking onsite. Bus: Manor Road Barnet is the closest stop to the venue. Routes 263, 107, 307 and 84B stop here. To book contact Helen on 07384 466 840 or email activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Bridge Club: Every Thursday. Improvers 2.30pm – 4.30pm, Beginners 3.00 – 4.30pm at Wilmot Community Hall, Tarling Road N2 8LB. Cost is £60 for 8 week course. Contact Helen Nicolaou on 07384 466840 or email helen.nicolaou@ageukbarnet.org.uk to book a place.
Cook Together and Eat Supper Together at the Anne Owen Centre, East Finchley N2 8LT - 4 pm until 6.15pm. Make healthy, low-cost, easy recipes every week at our ongoing cookery classes. Costs £8 per class. All ingredients included. Booking essential. For more info contact Stacey on 0208 129 7621 or email stacey.kanolik@ageukbarnet.org.uk
FridayArt Class: Watercolour painting. Cost £28 for four sessions. Takes place at The Ann Owens centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT from 10.00am – 12.00 noon. Contact helen.nicolaou@ageukbarnet.org.uk or phone 07384 466840 to check if any places available.
Flower Arranging For People Living With Dementia: Starting on Friday 21 February until 4 April. From 10.30am – 11.30am. Friends Meeting House, Leicester Road, New Barnet EN5 5EL. Specifically for people living with dementia. Cost is £48 for six week course payable in advance (£8 per class). We are unable to provide personal care/support – carers welcome to stay. To find out when next course starts and to book a place call Helen Nicolaou on 07384 466840 or email helen.nicolaou@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Exercise & Socialise – every Friday from 11.00am. Held at North Road Community Centre, 230 Burnt Oak Broadway, Burnt Oak, Edgware HA8 0AP. £5 per session. Refreshments available after class. To book contact Wendy on 0774 187 7027 or email wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Movement to music - (standing or seated) - face to face: 11.30-12.30pm. Takes place at the Tarling Road Community Centre (across the street from The Ann Owens Centre) in East Finchley N2 8LG. Fun, upbeat exercise session for all levels of fitness with our Wendy. £5 per class. For more information, contact Wendy on wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk or 07741 877 027
Seated Yoga: 11.30-12.30pm. Takes place at Manor Drive Church, Manor Drive N20 0DZ. For more information, contact Wendy on wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk or 07741 877 027
Friday Lunch Club - from 12.45pm at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. (No lunch club on Friday 11 April 2025 or Good Friday). If you are looking for a warm and welcoming place to enjoy a delicious, cooked meal and great company, why not join us for lunch, where you can meet new friends and enjoy a pleasant social time afterwards. Perfect for those who can participate independently. Vegetarian option available. £8 for a two-course meal plus tea/coffee. Booking essential. For details on how to pay and to book a place contact Louise Palmer on louise.palmer@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call 07384 466 840.
Movement to music. From 1.00pm -2.00pm at John Keble Church, Deans Lane, Edgware HA8 9NT. An achievable and fun walking fitness class that will increase your step count and help you get in shape. Costs £5 a session. (Entrance on Church Close HA8 9NS through blue gate) Class in large hall on right after going through gate. Also free parking on Church Close. To register call Wendy on 020 8432 1421 or email wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Games Afternoon – 1st and 3rd Friday of every month from 2.00 – 4.00 pm at Trinity Church, Nether Street, North Finchley N12 7NN. Join us for board games, card games and the occasional 5-minute quiz. Tea, coffee, biscuits and sometimes cake! £1 contribution for refreshments. Contact Helen Nicolaou for dates for next classes on 07384 466 840 or email: activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk |
Saturday
Bridge Club: Every Saturday afternoon from 12.00 - 2.00pm. Held at the Community Centre, Wilmot Close, 50 Tarling Road, London N2 8LB. Cost is £3 per session. Not suitable for beginners. Contact Helen Nicolaou on 0738 446 6840 or email helen.nicolaou@ageukbarnet.org.uk to book a space.
COFFEE MORNINGS: Join us for a cuppa and a friendly chat at our coffee mornings which are held between 10.30am and 12 noon at Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 9LT (Sat 3 May, Sat 31 May, Sat 28 June, Sat 26 July, Sat 30 Aug, Sat 27 Sept)
Cookery DemosWe hold regular healthy cookery demos at sheltered housing venues and community centres. Themes range from eating to boost immunity, to strengthen your bones and dishes to boost heart health. If you'd like to find out more about the next sessions or if you'd like us to hold session in your community centre or sheltered accommodation. For more information please call 07384 466840 or email stacey.kanolik@ageukbarnet.org.uk
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Mindfulness workshops - dealing with negative thoughts and emotions
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