In this "extravangaza" there is everything from coffee mornings to chess clubs, cinema to nordic walking.
The events and activities are as follows:
Monday 29 September
Love Later Life Extravaganza
EXERCISE TO AID RECOVERY - SCOLA
9.30AM - 1.45PM
SCOLA Sutton Centre. St Nicholas Way, Sutton, SM1 1EA This is an All Abilities class and will include a mixed level of ability, from physically capable students new to the subject to students who have completed the course before and are happy to work at this level.
Course code:S1008F08NG Cost: £31.25, 10 weeks
Contact information: 020 8770 6901 | [email protected]
Tuesday 30 September
COFFEE MORNING - BISHOP ANDREWES’ CHURCH
10.00AM - 11.30AM
Bishop Andrewes’ Church, Wigmore Road, Carshalton, SM5 1RG
A regular coffee morning held every Tuesday and open to the whole community, not just people who come to church. There is no charge for entry or for refreshments. Meet new people and enjoy chatting with friends at a fun, informal social group.
Contact information: 020 8644 0630 |[email protected]
FREE
CHESS CLUB - SUTTON LIBRARY
1.00PM - 4.00PM
Sutton Central Library, St. Nicholas Way, Sutton, SM1 1EA
The Chess Club is free and all abilities are welcome. Meet in the Europa Gallery of Sutton Central Library. Contact information:: 020 8644 4722 | [email protected]
FREE
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS (ITC) COURSE - CHEAM LIBRARY
4.00PM - 5.00PM
Cheam Library, Church Road, Cheam, Surrey, SM3 8QH
A basic computer course for over 50’s. The course runs for 1 hour over 4 weeks and teaches first time users about computers, word processing, Internet and email .The course is free, but advance booking is necessary.
Contact information: 020 8644 9377 | [email protected]
Tuesday 30 September
SCRABBLE CLUB - CHEAM LIBRARY
1.00PM - 4.30PM
Cheam Library, Church Road, Cheam, Surrey, SM3 8QH
Get together with fellow Scrabble enthusiasts and enjoy a good game of Scrabble. Participation is free.
Contact information: 020 8644 9377 | [email protected]
Wednesday 1 October - International Older People’s Day
CINEMA CLUB - AGE UK SUTTON
10.30AM, Film starts at 11.00AM
Empire Cinema Sutton, St. Nicholas Way, Sutton, SM1 1AZ
What’s better than watching a film? Watching a film with friends! The Age UK Sutton Cinema club meets every Wednesday. Enjoy refreshments and chat to friends before the film, in a space specially reserved for the Cinema Club, before watching some of the most recent movies on the big screen. £3 covers the cost of refreshments and admission. Contact information: 020 8770 6959 | [email protected]
NORDIC WALKING - AGE UK SUTTON, LBS PUBLIC HEALTH 10.45AM - 12.00PM Age UK Sutton, 1 / 2 Lower Square, St. Nicholas Way, Sutton, SM1 1EA Get moving with the Nordic Walking group! Combining the ease and accessibility of walking with an upper body and core workout, Nordic Walking is gentle on the body yet still provides a workout. It’s an ideal activity for people new to exercise, those recovering from injury or operations, and even people looking for a change in their exercise routine! The Nordic Walking group meets outside Age UK Sutton every Wednesday. A small fee of £3 per session is applicable.
Contact information: 020 8770 4610 | [email protected]
ADVICE ON THE ROAD - AGE UK SUTTON 10.00AM - 1.00PM Sutton High Street
Find out everything you need and want to know about later life, with Age UK Sutton’s Advice on the Road service! We’ll be on the Sutton High Street on International Older People’s Day, giving out information and advice on a variety of topics. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and provide I&A to help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable time.
Contact information: 020 8770 4510 | [email protected]
SING FOR JOY - AGE UK SUTTON 1.30PM - 3.00PM St. Oswald’s Church, Brocks Drive, North Cheam, SM3 9UW Singing is good for the mind, body and soul! Immerse yourself in song, laughter and friendship at Sing for Joy, which meets every Wednesday fortnightly. In honour of International Older People’s Day, Sing for Joy will be hosting an extra special tea. Bring a friend or just come along, and lose yourself to the universal language that is music. No singing ability required! Contact information: 020 8770 5360 | [email protected] FREE
Wednesday 1 October - International Older People’s Day
KNIT AND NATTER - SUTTON CENTRAL LIBRARY 3.15PM - 5.00PM Sutton Central Library, St. Nicholas Way, Sutton, SM1 1EA
If you enjoy knitting or would like to learn, join the knit and natter group at Sutton Library. Participation in the group is free.
Contact information:Contact information::020 8644 4722 | [email protected]
WEDNESDAY HELLO CLUB - SCILL
2.00PM - 4.00PM The Community Centre, Christchurch Park, Sutton
The Wednesday Hello Club meets every Wednesday. The club is free, with 25p for tea and biscuits. Includes activities for local people and free information and advice. Contact information: 020 8770 4065
HISTORY CLUB: LIFE & TIMES OF CHARLES DICKENS - SCOLA
2.00PM - 4.00PM
SCOLA Sutton Centre. St Nicholas Way, Sutton, SM1 1EA
Discover Dickens’ background, motivation, family life and public image. A very personal exploration of Britain from 1812 - 1870.
Course code: S3118H10N Cost £10.00
Contact information: 020 8770 6901 | [email protected]
Thursday 2 October
PURLS OF WISDOM - AGE UK SUTTON 2.00PM - 3.30PM Crownbourne Court, St. Nicholas Way, Sutton, SM1 1JE Get your knit on at Purls of Wisdom! It’s more than just a knitting group - it’s also a place to weave the bonds of friendship. All levels of knitters are welcome. Get inspired with one of our projects, or bring your own. Improve your knitting skills or teach others. Knitting enthusiasts unite! Purls of Wisdom meets every Thursday. Contact information: 020 8770 6959 | [email protected] FREE
KEEP FIT MATURE MOVES - SCOLA
10:00AM - 11:00AM
This is an All Abilities class and will include a mixed level of ability from physically capable students new to the subject to students who have completed the course before and are happy to work at this level. Course code: S4036B08NG Cost: £45/£34 concessions 10 weeks
DANCE AROUND THE WORLD (ALL LEVELS) - SCOLA
10.00AM - 11.30AM
Join us in a dancing tour of the globe, learning the steps and techniques of folk dances from around the world in a friendly, fun, relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy slow, fast, simple or more complex dances in circle, line, couple and set formations. There's no need to bring a partner. Course code: S4028B09JG Cost £67.50/£51 concessions Contact information: 020 8770 6901 | [email protected]
SCILL ON THE ROAD
1.30PM – 3.30PM
St Patrick’s Church Hall, 47 Park Hill Road, Wallington, SM6 0RU
Meet up in your community for coffee, tea and a chat. Activities can include board games, speakers and quizzes. The club is free to attend and a small donation for tea and coffee
Contact information: 020 8770 4065
Thursday 2 October
WORCESTER PARK HELLO CLUB
10.00AM - 12.00PM
Christ Church with St Philips, Ruskin Drive, Worcester Park
Meet new people and build friendships. Offer a range of activities and information and advice. Club is free to attend. Light refreshments available from the café at a small charge
Contact information: 020 8770 4065 | 020 8409 7166
OVER 50S COMPUTER SKILLS FOR BEGINNERS - SUTTON CENTRAL LIBRARY
9.45AM – 10.45AM
Sutton Central Library, St. Nicholas Way, Sutton, SM1 1EA
A free 4 week introductory computer class. Pop into Sutton Library to book your place.
Contact information:Contact information::020 8644 4722 | [email protected]
GENTLE YOGA- CHEAM LIBRARY
10.30AM - 11.45AM
Cheam Library, Church Road, Cheam, Surrey, SM3 8QH
Gentle yoga class. There is a charge per class, please enquire with the yoga teacher, King King. Contact information below.
Contact information:07970 025 292|020 8642 8591
Friday 3 October
GENTLE KEEP FIT- SCOLA
9.30AM - 10.30AM
Perform a series of safe and effective tutor led exercises based on individual targets and goals. Improve and maintain joint mobility. Increase balance and co-ordination. Improve and maintain muscle strength and endurance. Experience a sense of wellbeing and fun with the social interaction of group exercise. Course code: W5002B08NG Cost £45/ concessions £34.00
Contact information: 020 8770 6901 | [email protected]
DIVERSITY LUNCH - AGE UK SUTTON 11.00AM - 1.00PM Europa Gallery, Sutton Central Library, Sutton, SM1 1EA The highlight of the Love Later Life Extravaganza, Age UK Sutton’s Diversity Lunch celebrates the golden years in style! All are welcome to be part of this joyous event, commemorating the diversity of later life, and the run up to Silver Sunday. Be entertained with fun activities such as laughter yoga and line dancing, and enjoy a lunch of delicious treats from across the world! RSVP to reserve your place! Contact information: 020 8770 5360 | [email protected] FREE
Love Later Life Extravaganza
BRIDGE AND RUBBER BRIDGE- CHEAM LIBRARY
12.30PM - 5.30PM
Cheam Library, Church Road, Cheam, Surrey, SM3 8QH
Meets every Friday. Come along and play bridge. £1.50 per person on each day Contact information: 020 8644 9377 | [email protected]
Love Later Life Extravaganza
Wednesday 8 October
SCILL BOOK CLUB
5.15pm – 6.30pm
SCILL, 3 Robin Hood Lane, Sutton, SM1 2SW
New club launched in September. Discuss a book or come and meet other book lovers for a cup of tea. Meets every second Wednesday of the month. Free to attend, and light refreshments available at a small charge.
Contact information: 020 8770 4065
Sunday 5 October - Silver Sunday
SILVER SUNDAY
Silver Sunday is an annual day celebrating older people across the UK. Activities and events take place across England, celebrating the value and knowledge older people contribute to communities. Age UK Sutton will be hosting a series of activities and events in the run up to Silver Sunday, including the Diversity Lunch. Interested in getting involved in Silver Sunday by hosting an event? It can be something as simple as a coffee morning , or an exercise class, guided local trip… anything, really, that includes older people. We can help you organise and promote an event. Just use the contact information below to get in touch. Contact information: 020 8770 5360 | [email protected] FREE
BRIDGE AND RUBBER BRIDGE- CHEAM LIBRARY
2nd and last Wednesday of each month, 1.00PM - 4.45PM
Cheam Library, Church Road, Cheam, Surrey, SM3 8QH
Come along and play bridge. £1.50 per person on each day Contact information: 020 8644 9377 | [email protected]