Gone are the days when people over 60 sat in a rocking chair and
relaxed all day. I'm a member of a local charity offering all types of
classes, amongst which are:-
Arts and crafts, drama, jewellery
making, music lessons, pottery, needlework groups, singing for all,
English literature, book club, history of art, current affairs,
genealogy group, reminiscence, Hollywood histories, philosophy, cooking
and healthy eating, steady and stable, healthy lungs, beginners
computing, social networking, online shopping, Skype workshops, iPads,
belly dancing, badminton, ballroom and Latin dance, chair exercise, chi
gong, cycling safety, t'ai chi, gardening, table tennis, Pilates and
water splash. There is also acupressure, shiatsu, massage, beauty
therapy, osteopathy, reiki, reflexology and aromatherapy.
Languages to learn are French, Spanish, Russian and lip reading.
Also on offer are coffee mornings, discussion groups, quizzes, lunch clubs, movie night, scrabble and bridge.
Who could be bored or lonely I ask? There's a supportive programme of activities for unpaid carers.
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