Barnet Seniors Insider 8 PDF (September / October 2016) is now available to download here (PDF 1000kB, 8 sides of A4).
The full text is only available as a PDF.
The Insider contains news for senior citizens in Barnet. It gives people practical information about local services, support, events, places to go and things to do that could interest and help them to live their lives to the full.
Contents of Insider 8
Silver Sunday Week 2 – 8 October 2016
You’re invited to Barnet’s Silver Sunday week of activities, starting with a party at Hendon Town Hall on Sunday 2 October 2016. Note that the link www.barnet.gov.uk/silver-sunday given for the Silver Sunday Week events and activities won’t work if you copy and paste it as it has the wrong sort of hyphen! Try https://www.barnet.gov.uk/silver-sunday.
High Barnet Good Neighbour Scheme
Befrienders needed to perform neighbourly services for our (mostly elderly) lonely and isolated clients.
Difficult Conversations
Talking to your elderly relative about what might happen in the future can be daunting but by talking early you can find out what your relative wants, help them make decisions and have the peace of mind of knowing that arrangements are in place.
Energy Grants
Are you eligible for up-to £300 Winter Fuel Payment for 2016/2017?
Thoughts, feelings and physical symptoms
As we get older, changes in our lives, such as bereavement, illness or retirement, can make us more vulnerable to depression or anxiety.
Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme
RSVP Barnet is a volunteer programme for mature individuals (50+) who have built up skills and experience and would like to offer some of it back to their community.
Ask Bob
Dementia
Out and About in Barnet
Things to do
Errata: the Computers and a Cuppa sessions at The Sebright Arms have moved from Tuesdays to Fridays, and a new time 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
To read the full text of these articles, download the Insider 8 PDF.
