Below is a list of activities for older people in our community, as well as our Activities Night, which is for all ages together.
Activities Night
Wednesday evenings 8.00 pm - 10.00 pm is a club night evening
suitable for all ages. With games of Badminton and Table Tennis
for the more active, while Snooker, Pool or Carpet Bowls provide
gentler exercise. A wide variety of board games are also available for
those who prefer to exercise the mind!
It's just a pound to join in the fun, and refreshments are also
available if you work up a thirst.
The Pensioners' Plod
Once a month, we have a hike of about 3 - 4 miles for
those who, shall we say, are past that immediate first flush of youth.
We meet in the church car park and arrange cars informally for
transport to our starting point. The route is chosen carefully, not
just for suitability and scenic appeal, but also to include, as far as
possible, a suitable establishment for our midday meal.
You don't have to belong to the church to join in, just meet in the
church car park at 9.45 am on the dates listed below.
Walks arranged for 2012 (warning will be given of any alteration):-
| Tuesday 10th January (Lunch) | Wednesday 11th July |
| Wednesday 15th February | Thursday 16th August |
| Thursday 15th March | Monday 10th September |
| Friday 6th April (Good Friday) | Tuesday 9th October |
| Monday 14th May | Wednesday 14th November |
| Tuesday 12th June | Thurssday 13th December |
Coffee Morning (first Saturday
in the month, 10.30 am)On the 1st Saturday of each month a Coffee Morning is held at our church, in the church hall, from 10.30 am - 12.30 pm. It's a chance to meet friends old and new, enquire about our church or simply to enjoy the company for a while. There is no charge for any of the refreshments (though often people do wish to make a small donation) so no one should feel excluded.
And of course, all our hot drinks and many of our snacks are Fairtrade. Why? Because we believe they should be!
Columba Club (Ladies) (Tuesday evenings, 8.00 pm, fortnightly)
The Columba Club is a Ladies' Group which meets fortnightly on Tuesday evenings. There is no official membership, all ladies and friends being welcome, whether attending regularly or whenever the programme is of particular interest. We enjoy a varied programme of Speakers, Demonstrations and Club Nights, as well as an annual Christmas Dinner and a Summer Outing.
A small subscription is paid on attendance, to cover refreshments and professional Speakers' fees.
Afternoon Guild (Wednesday afternoons, 2.30 pm, weekly)
The Afternoon Guild is a social gathering of older members of our community, open to men and women.
Mainly, we meet to enjoy each other's company and have a cuppa and a chat. New members are always welcome and being a member of the church is not required, but we do honour our Christian tradition by opening our meetings with a hymn and a prayer.
If you would like to join us, you will be most welcome.
Luncheon Club - by referral (Friday lunchtimes, 1.00 pm, fortnightly)
The Luncheon
Club is run by volunteers from our church and meets fortnightly in our
church hall, catering for around 20 people. Unfortunately, places are
limited, and therefore the membership of the club is by referral only,
mainly those who are housebound or infirm. If you do know someone
living in Heald Green who meets the criteria please do contact us with details of the
person concerned. If no space is available we can if you wish
keep your contact details until we have a vacancy.Volunteers from the church also provide transport for those who need it; members of the club are picked up to arrive by 12.30 pm, ready for lunch.
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