We are sorry to announce that the Barnet Seniors Association is closing down from November 2023. We are keeping the web site on line for reference for the moment. More details on the home page.

Age UK Barnet – Upcoming events

Musical afternoon – 17 November 2022 – 2pm start John Parish on keyboard singing your favourite tunes. Takes place at Signature at Barnet, 59 Wood Street, Barnet EN5 4BS. £5 on door – includes refreshments. Contact Helen Nicolaou on helen.nicolaou@ageukbarnet.org.uk

Quiz Night! Thursday 17 November 2022 Test your trivia and general knowledge at our next Quiz Night, which takes place at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. Arrive at 6.45pm (7.15pm start). Tickets cost £15 and includes a tasty two-course meal, plus there’ll be a raffle and a cash bar. All money raised helps us improve the wellbeing of older people in the borough. To book, contact teresa.gallagher@ageukbarnet.org.uk or phone her on 07502 989 403.

Ageing Well event! Tuesday 6 December 2022 at 10am-12pm. Join us for a morning of fun and stimulating talks and activities on keeping our brains healthy. Takes place at St Margaret’s Church, 1 Station Road, Edgware HA8 7JE. Free to enter. Refreshments provided. Phone Fiona on 020 8629 0269.

Christmas Carol Concert – Monday 12 December 2022 at 2-4.30pm Join us for festive singing, music and mince pies at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane N2 8LT. To book contact teresa.gallagher@ageukbarnet.org.uk or phone her on 07502 989 403.

Online workshops

FREE online mindfulness course for over 55s – starts Tuesday 8 November 2022 Stress coach Kamontip Evans shows how mindfulness techniques can improve your thinking skills, as well as your emotional and physical health. Pick up techniques to:

  • Overcome fear – 8 November (2-3pm)
  • Let go of negative thoughts and emotions – 15 November (2-3pm)
  • Deal with a painful past – 22 November (2-3pm)
  • Reduce stress and anxiety – 29 November (2-3pm)
  • Deal with loneliness and boredom – 6 December (2-3pm)

To book your place, email Fiona.cronin@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call 0208 629 0269.