January 2020 Newsletter

55’s Social Club

Every day we provide a full range of fun social events for people 55+ and people with learning disabilities.

Come along to keep fit and active and meet new friends! Activities include: days out, Theatre trips, Bingo, Gentle Pilates, Art, I.T., Tai Chi, Quizzes, Dance, Singing, Talks and discussions with guest speakers and much more!

If you want to become a member and attend our activities, please, get in touch with us and book an appointment to sign up.

Our Address: The Peel Institute 3 Corners Centre Northampton Road London, EC1R OHU

Our contact details: Tel: 0207 837 6082

info@peelinstitute.org.uk www.peelinstitute.org.uk

Monday to Friday

From 9:30 am to 4 pm

NOTICE BOARD

Volunteer at The Peel

Would you like to volunteer at The Peel? We currently need volunteers to help with activities and specially with our Lunch time, with food preparation and tidy up.

If you would like to volunteer with us, please, get in touch.

We would love to hear from

you!

If you would like to add anything to the notice board, please,

speak with Kimberley or Jennifer.

How to Book Activities

Some of our activities are drop-in sessions and some others must be booked and paid at the time of booking. No names will be taken after the deadline which is one week before the acti-vity take place. If a session is marked as Drop-in there is no need to book. If a session is marked as Book in Advance you must book in advance as we have limited spaces and drop in will not be accepted. Please, note that we are a members only club, you will need to complete a membership form to book or attend any activity.

You can book by coming to The Peel and speaking with Kimberley or Jennifer. If you are not yet a member of The Peel, please, call us to book an appointment to sign up and become a member. If you are a member but no longer attend some of the activities, please, remove your name from the class register and inform Jennifer or Kimberley.

Lunch at The Peel

At The Peel you have a lunch option. Fresh salad, sandwich and soup served daily. Prices: Soup of the day - £1.50 Sandwich - £1.50 / £2.00 Fresh Salad - £2.50 / £3.00 Lunch is served between 12:30 - 1pm. You need to place your order before 11.30 am.

Please, let us know if you have any food allergies.

We do not provide take away lunch.

Strengthen your body, lift your mind and relax your spirit with this ancient Chinese art that

combines slow movements and natural breathing to improve physical and mental health.

TAI CHI - MASTER LAM STYLE (JANE)

Mondays

6th JAN

13th JAN

20th JAN

27th JAN

FREE CLASS 10:30am - 11:30am

Move to those Latino beats! A fun, feel good class, suitable for all abilities. Join the fun, keep

fit and stay healthy!

SEATED ZUMBA (WITH KAREN)

FREE CLASS 11:45am - 12:30pm Mondays

6th JAN

13th JAN

20th JAN

27th JAN

Join the club and learn how to play this lovely instrument. This class is for complete

beginners and no previous musical experience is needed to join in. You will learn

how to play the instrument in an easy and accessible way and learn how to sing and

play along to your favourite tunes! Instruments will be provided or you can bring

your own (we can offer help and advice if you want to purchase your own Ukulele).

There are limited places for this class. To sign-up please, speak with Jennifer.

UKULELE CLUB (WITH JENNI)

Sign-up fee: £10

Thereafter

£2 per class

1:30pm - 3:00pm Mondays

13th JAN

20th JAN

27th JAN

Aromatherapy is a holistic healing treatment that uses natural plant extracts to promote health

and well-being. Sometimes it's called essential oil therapy. Aromatherapy uses aromatic

essential oils to improve the health of the body, mind, and spirit. It enhances both physical

and emotional health. Limited places, please, book by writing your name in the activities

book.

AROMATHERAPY (WITH MICHA)

2:00pm - 3:30pm Mondays

13th JAN

20th JAN

27th JAN

3rd FEB (last session)

£3 PER CLASS

Easy to follow movements which can be adapted if you choose to be seated in a chair.

Caribbean music influences these workouts and you will leave feeling like you have really

worked out and had a great time doing it!

CARDIO CLASS (WITH WINSTON)

10:00am - 11:00am Tuesdays

7th JAN

14th JAN

21st JAN

28th JAN

Think you can’t knit? Think again! June has years of experience and is great at sharing her

knowledge, experience and love of knitting with others. All materials are supplied. You’ll be

knitting winter woolies in no time.

KNITTING GROUP (WITH JUNE)

FREE SESSION 11:40am - 1:00pm Tuesdays

7th JAN

14th JAN

21st JAN

28th JAN

£3 PER CLASS

Following our very successful taster session Sharon will be coming to the centre fortnightly to

offer a 20 min block of massage for upper body, hands or feet. Please, note that we have

limited places so you must book your place in advance by writing your name in the activities

booking folder. First come, first served basis.

MASSAGE (WITH SHARON)

12:00 - 3:00pm

£8.50 A cancellation fee of

£4 will apply if you

book and do not

attend the session.

Tuesdays

14th JAN

28th JAN

Let’s be one nation under a groove dancing to all the classic tracks from the disco era. All

abilities welcome. No previous experience required.

FUNKY DISCO DANCE (WITH KAREN)

£3 PER CLASS 1:45pm - 2:30pm Tuesdays

14th JAN

28th JAN

Dance to all the best loved musical songs from the big screen and stage. All abilities

welcome, no experience necessary.

SHOW JAZZ DANCE (WITH KAREN)

£3 PER CLASS 1:45pm - 2:30pm Tuesdays

7th JAN

21st JAN

Two fat ladies, lucky 7 and the Brighton Line? Join us for our popular bingo afternoons.

Several variations played. 1 pound per card.

AFTERNOON BINGO (MEMBERS LED)

1:30pm - 3:00pm

= £1

Tuesdays

7th JAN

14th JAN

21st JAN

28th JAN

Join our men´s group, where our gentlemen spend the afternoon having some tea, playing

cards and chatting about different subjects.

MEN’S GROUP (MEMBERS LED)

11:30pm - 3:30pm FREE SESSION

A fantastic chair-based “Pilates” inspired exercise programme that offers a variety of safe and

effective inner core strengthening movements. Exercise from your head to your toes in a fun

way! This class will improve your strength, confidence and balance. Suitable for all abilities.

SEATED PILATES (WITH KATE)

10:30am - 11:30am £3 PER CLASS Wednesdays

8th JAN

15th JAN

22nd JAN

29th JAN

Some of our lovely members will be providing you with hardcore questions to test your

knowledge, come and join us! We will stop for eating and answer will be given after lunch.

QUIZ TIME (MEMBERS LED)

FREE SESSION 11:45am - 1:00pm Wednesdays

8th JAN (Anita)

15th JAN (John)

22nd JAN (Anita)

29th JAN (John)

Awaken The Heart Through the transformative power of Chanting & Mantras. In this session,

we’ll explorer mantras, and explore the mystery and wonder of the heart. Chanting is

considered one of the most helpful practices for our current era to transform your mind

building positive thoughts. With a global epidemic of loneliness and depression teachings on

love and compassion are more important than ever. This session is concluded with a short

meditation and invocation. There are limited places for this session. Please, book by

writing your name in the activities booking folder.

AWAKENING THE HEART (WITH JENNI)

FREE SESSION 1:00pm - 1:45pm Wednesdays

15th JAN

29th JAN

Sharon will be back giving us her best dance moves! A class full of energy which can be done

in a chair or standing up, the choice is yours. Come and dance to a variety of styles such as

African, Pop, Soul, Disco and many others.

CHAIR DANCE (WITH SHARON)

2:00pm - 3:00pm £3 PER CLASS

Wednesdays

8th JAN

15th JAN

22nd JAN

29th JAN

Colouring elicits a relaxing mindset, similar to what you would achieve through meditation, it

allows us to switch off our brains from other thoughts and focus on the moment. Come and

join Jenni on this relaxing session and express your creative through colours!

COLOURING (WITH JENNI)

FREE SESSION 1:00pm - 2:00pm Wednesdays

8th JAN

22nd JAN

Practice and learn how to sew using a sewing machine and learn the following hand stitching

techniques running stitch, back stitch, overcast stitch and many others! Please, note that

Arinola will be providing a project to work on, so students won’t be allowed to bring

their own garments to work on.

SEWING CLASS (WITH ARINOLA)

£4 PER CLASS 10:30am - 12:30pm Thursday

9th JAN

16th JAN

23rd JAN

30th JAN

Engaging in drawing helps to improve coordination and increases blood flow, which may

improve dexterity in the hands, wrists, and fingers. As a result, it can help adults with arthritis

or other joint conditions manage inflammation and chronic pain. The process of learning

something new, such as a new art skill, helps to stimulate healthy brain activity and keep our

minds sharp! Come and join Andrew on this class for complete beginners.

DRAWING CLASS (WITH ANDREW)

1:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday

16th JAN

23rd JAN

30th JAN

FREE CLASS

Singing is good for the soul! Light physical and breathing warm-ups to prepare your vocal

cords, followed by singing an array of great tunes in a friendly group. Everyone welcome!

SING YOUR HEART OUT! (WITH STAC)

1:00pm - 2:30pm Thursday

9th JAN

16th JAN

23rd JAN

30th JAN

£2 PER CLASS

Rumba, Cha Cha Cha, Salsa, Mambo, Merengue, Samba and many other Latin styles will be

used as the main structure of this class. Ready to be sassy and try out your Latin moves?

Come and join Gladys in this class full of flavour!

LATIN DANCE (WITH GLADYS)

2:45pm - 3:45pm Thursday

9th JAN

16th JAN

23rd JAN

30th JAN

FREE CLASS

Energy healing targets the energy fields around the body. According to practitioners, energy

can stagnate in the body where there has been physical injury or possibly emotional pain. In

time, these energy blocks can cause illness. Please, give a donation to your healer as

they all do their work voluntarily. Max 8 people per session. Please, book by writing

your name in the activity folder.

ENERGY HEALING

DONATIONS 11:30am - 1:00pm Fridays

10th JAN

24th JAN

This class uses easy to follow movements, various breathing exercises, arms and legs

strengthening and a focus on centering oneself. It’s a whole body workout!

RELAX & STRETCH (WITH WINSTON)

10:00am - 11:00am Fridays

10th JAN

24th JAN

Adapted to the chair here is your chance to learn the basic of ballet in a fun way. The class is

taught with classical music. Learning the names and movements such as plié, adagio,

arabesque etc. This class is adapted for all abilities.

LOVE BALLET (WITH KATE)

10:30am - 11:30am Fridays

17th JAN

31st JAN

£3 PER CLASS

£3 PER CLASS

Come and explore the world of art with Hayley, in this 6 week programme the group will work

on a theme and produce beautiful pieces of art. A great class to express your creativity and

relax.

ART CLASS (WITH HAYLEY)

DONATIONS 1:30pm - 3:30pm Fridays

10th JAN

17th JAN

24th JAN

31st JAN

Keep learning is the best way to maintain your brain activity and sharp! Numerous studies

have shown that people whom are engaged in learning activities are less prone to suffer from

dementia. Every 4 weeks we will pick a course subject together and dive in the world of

learning. Courses subjects will vary from Anatomy to Art, Technology, Geography, History

and others. Certificate of Achievement will be available for a small extra cost.

ONLINE COURSE CLASS

12:00 - 1:00pm Fridays

17th JAN

24th JAN

31st JAN

This a basic computer class which will run in blocks of 8 weeks. During these weeks you will

learn the basic of a computer, turning on and off, main features of a laptop, how to access the

Internet, how to use email and access websites to make appointments and others. Places are

limited so you must book in advance. Please, put your name on the activities booking folder.

COMPUTER CLASS

1:00pm - 3:30pm Fridays

17th JAN

24th JAN

31st JAN

DONATIONS

£3 PER CLASS

Need help with your laptop, mobile phone or tablet? Seeking some guidance on how to use

the features of your gadget? This is the perfect workshop for you! Come, and bring your

gadget with you and a group of technicians will help you to set-up or teach you whatever you

need to use your device properly. Please, add your name to the list in the activity

booking folder.

IT HELP WORKSHOP

1:00pm - 2:00pm Wednesday

22nd JAN

FREE SESSION

Join Mickey Driver and the team for a happy and glorious start to the new year, including a

delicious roasted lunch, followed by an exciting show. We will be leaving The Peel at 11am or

you can make your own way to Wood Green Social Club at: 3 Stuart Crescent, Wood

Green, London N22 5SL. To book, please, put your name in the Activities booking folder.

12:00 - 4:00pm

MICKEY DRIVER WINTER WARMER SHOW

THURSDAY

23rd January

Ticket: £19.50

Ticket +

transport: £22.50

Tom will be discussing with the group the latest news. Topics to be confirmed.

DISCUSSION GROUP (WITH TOM)

10:30am - 11:30am Wednesday

8th JAN

FREE SESSION

If you are coming by bus: The Peel is on the PlusBus route 812 for easy access. And the buses below stop close to the centre:

If you are coming by train, the closest stations from us are:

Angel on the Northern Line. Note this station does not have step free access. It is a 12 min

walk from the Station to The Peel.

Farringdon on the Thameslink, Hammersmith & City Line and Metropolitan Line. This

station has step free access. It is a 7 min walk from the Station to The Peel.

Everybody Entering and Leaving the building must be accounted for. You

must sign in and out every time, if for any reason you can’t register your

attendance please inform a member of staff.

The fire assembly point is at Spa Fields which is at the end of the 3

Corners building, fire exits are located at either end of the building, Fire

exit 1 The front glass door, Fire exit 2 the door next to the toilets. Please

evacuate the building as quickly as possible.

The Peel safeguarding adults policy is available in a folder at The Peel

and online. Members can also request a paper copy in writing or in

person.

The Peel will not tolerate the abuse of adults in any of its forms and is

committed to safeguarding adults with care and support needs from

harm. If you are worried about someone or want to talk about something

that is affecting you, we will take your concerns seriously. Your concerns

will be kept confidential if you wish and will be handled sensitively. You

can discuss any concerns in confidence with Kimberley Bottomley. If

your concern is about a member of staff you can talk to Tom Neumark.

Please use the Suggestion Box for Feedback, Suggestions, Ideas or

information you want to share.