Jumble Sales

Tai Chi Classes at CHOYD

Tai Chi Classes at CHOYD Gentle standing exercises Two hour-long classes every week at 11:15am (improvers) and 12:30pm (introductory) £6.00 per class (first lesson is Free) Phone: 07800 501676 Website: http://www.choyd.org.uk/

Yarmouth

Tai Chi Classes at CHOYD

Yarmouth

Tai Chi Classes at CHOYD

Yarmouth

Tai Chi Classes at CHOYD

Yarmouth

Community Memory Group – Brading

Offering Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (working the mind) Social and Reminiscence activities including discussions, word, board & card games, art activities and much more designed to stimulate the mind Groups run weekly in locations across the Island from 10am to 3pm (lunch available) Offers respite time for carers This is a charged for service with all proceeds supporting Age UK Isle of Wight’s charitable services. The cost of each group session is £25.50 for the day, which runs from 10 am to 3 pm. Attendance for half the session is £14.00. Lunch can be provided at £5 or attendees are welcome to bring their own packed lunch. If you would like anymore information please don’t hesitate to contact our friendly team on (01983) 525282 or email: activity.groups@ageukiw.org.uk

Brading

Indoor Market at Ventnor Winter Gardens

Our Indoor Market is back! With everything from scarves to fudge to bags. Come and support local small independent businesses. Come along to the Indoor Market, every Wednesday 10am till 4pm until 12th December 2018. The Market offers a wide range of sellers from handbags to paintings to food to Hand Made Craft. If you wish to have a stall at The Market please contact us via Facebook messenger or email admin@theventnorwintergardens.com or phone us on (01983) 857757 You can also pick up a 10% off your food voucher for food in the main bar at The Ventnor Winter Gardens.

Markets

Ventnor

Wight Seated Exercise – Newport

Wight Seated Exercise – Newport Every Wednesday 10.00am to 11.00am At Wight Seated Exercise, we realise that it is not always easy to get started on an exercise programme and that there are many barriers to exercise. We can help you identify your own individual issues to overcome your barriers and motivate you to get under way on your journey to a healthier and happier lifestyle.

Newport

Age UK IW Digital Inclusion Group – Brading

**New Event for 2018!** Free support and guidance on purchasing and using technology every Wednesday at The Brading Centre. (Volunteer Lead) *Digital Inclusions IT Tutor present every 3rd Wednesday. Phone: 01983 525282 Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/isleofwight/our-services/digital-inclusion-support Email: hello@agefriendlyisland.org

Courses & Workshops

Brading

Drop In Sessions (WOW!)

Drop In Sessions Monday to Thursday 10am – 2pm (Wednesday also 5pm – 8pm) At our drop in sessions you are welcome to use the computers and telephones at WOW! whether you want to write a letter, bring your CV up to date or telephone your electricity company please drop by. We can support you with this as well as form filling and appointment making if you would like us to. You are also able to book appointments to see one of our team members who is experienced at supporting women to respond to job applications and give mock interview practice. Of course you can just drop by for a cup of tea and a chat! Phone: 01983 300423 Email: info-WOW@btconnect.com Website: https://www.wightdash.co.uk/new-index/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsleofWightWomensCentre/

Socializing

Newport

Men’s Shed Group – Cowes

The Storeroom have opened a new Men’s Shed. It is is open to everyone 18+ and membership is free. They have longer hours than other sheds on the island (Monday to Friday, 10am-3pm) and have a good sized building with carpentry workshop, outside horticulture area with raised beds and polytunnels, also kitchen with cooker. People can have a go at tiling too as plenty of tiles and plasterboard.

Cowes

The Carers Lounge

The Carers Lounge based at St Marys Hospital is open to all unpaid carers. Open 10am – 6.00pm Monday-Friday, excluding bank holidays. Part of the Living Well team funded by IBCF. We are at the entrance of Colwell & Appley Ward if you want to see a worker and discuss what support would be helpful to you, please pop in or ring (01983) 822099 ext 2568. Carers IW Registered Charity Number. 1157082 Prices: Free Event Phone:(01983) 822099 ext 2568 or (01983) 533173 Website:carersiw.org.uk/?page_id=6839 Email:carerslounge@carersiw.org.uk

Health and Wellbeing

Newport

See Saws at WOW!

See Saws is a new group starting at WOW! for Mum’s with mental health difficulties and babies under the age of one year old accessing the perinatal service. This is a relaxed group offering a safe place to come and meet other mums and babies. There will be a different activity provided at each session. Come and get crafty with activities such as sensory play, messy play, hand and foot prints and baby massage. See Saws will be on at WOW! Women’s Centre on selected Wednesday’s between 10am – 12pm. Phone: 01983 300423 Email: info-WOW@btconnect.com Website: https://www.wightdash.co.uk/new-index/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsleofWightWomensCentre

Newport

Bird Watching Walk

Bird Watching Walk – Weather Dependent. Now that the Auctioneer kitchen/bar has opened up at Rectory Mansion, the bird watching group will be meeting there at 10.15am on Wednesdays. We learn how to identify the birds on Brading Marsh, usually walking along the old railway track. We get back to Rectory Mansion at about 1.00pm. The group is guided by Malcolm Green who has an amazing knowledge of birds and takes great pleasure in sharing his knowledge with anyone who is interested.

Brading

Wight Seated Exercise – St Helens

Wight Seated Exercise – St Helens Every Wednesday 10.30am to 11.30am At Wight Seated Exercise, we realise that it is not always easy to get started on an exercise programme and that there are many barriers to exercise. We can help you identify your own individual issues to overcome your barriers and motivate you to get under way on your journey to a healthier and happier lifestyle.

Ryde

Anxiety Café – Daytime Sessions

Anxiety Café is designed to help those living with anxiety who are ready to take the next step towards improving their social isolation, confidence and gain new skills through creative activity. Monthly evening sessions and weekly daytime sessions available. Refreshments are provided. A voluntary donation is appreciated. Over 16s only. Schedule for the weekly daytime Anxiety Café Please call 01983 822437 to book your place. Phone: 01983 822437 Website: http://independentarts.org.uk/

Newport

Alzheimer’s Society – Friendship Group

Alzheimer’s Society – Friendship Group Enabling people with dementia and carers to meet in a relaxed social setting and sharing their experiences. Activities are planned around the interests of those who attend the group. These include reminiscence sessions on many themes, Art, Indoor sports (nothing too energetic!) and Music. Individuals are supported by experienced volunteers. Held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month between 10.30am and 12.30pm. Click here for more information on The Alzheimer’s Society Email:IsleofWifghtServices@alzheimers.org.uk Prices: Free Phone:02392 892035 Website:alzheimers.org.uk

Newport

FREE Digital Drop-in Session – Newport Library

Frustrated by a Smart Phone? Feel like you are ready to Frisbee your Tablet out of the window? Come along for a relaxed drop-in session and get support with your digital device. FREE to attend and open to anyone over 50. We now meet at the Lord Louis Library in Newport on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10.30am to 12.00pm and on the 3rd Friday 2.30pm to 4.00pm. Phone: 01983 525282 Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/isleofwight/our-services/digital-inclusion-support/ Email: digital@ageukiw.org.uk

Courses & Workshops

Newport

Inspiring Crafts – WOW!

Come along and create inspiring and empowering multimedia arts & crafts from recycled materials. Phone: 01983 300423 Email: info-wow@btconnect.com Facebook

Newport

Tai Chi Classes at CHOYD

Yarmouth

Veterans Outreach Support

Every 3rd Wednesday of each month from 12-5pm at Riverside. A range of welfare support and mental health services will be available. No appointments necessary. For more information please call (023) 9273 1767