South Ayrshire Service Unit 6, Arran Mall, Ayr KA7 1SQ 01292 318005 May 2018 Activities Wed 9th May 11am – 1pm Football Reminiscence Group, Prestwick Thu 10th May 11am – 1pm Ladies Who Lunch Group, Prestwick Wed 16th May 11am – 1pm Football Reminiscence Group, Prestwick Wed 16th May 1.30pm – 3pm Musical Reminisce, The Cabin, Troon Thu 17th May 11am – 1pm Ladies Who Lunch Group, Prestwick Tue 22nd May 2pm – 4pm Melody Memories, St Quivox Church, Prestwick Wed 23rd May 11am – 1pm Football Reminiscence Group, Prestwick Thu 24th May 11am – 1pm Ladies Who Lunch Group, Prestwick Thu 24th May 2.30pm – 4pm Musical Reminisce, Arran Mall, Ayr Our Community Groups are there to be enjoyed by anyone living with dementia or experiencing difficulties with their memory, including their families and friends. All are welcome; people who can attend independently and/or for those unable to do so should come with a companion who can take responsibility for them and share the experiences of the group. We are unable to provide transport; therefore, it is your responsibility to get to and from this community activity, safely. Group Information Ladies Who Lunch Group Weekly – Thu, 11am - 1pm - reminisce over a light lunch, for which we ask for a small donation. Call us if you are interested. For ladies with mild/moderate dementia who are able to attend safely on their own. An informal assessment will be carried out by the Dementia Advisor to make sure the group is suitable for the individual. Football Reminiscence Group Weekly – Wed, 11am - 1pm - reminisce about the game, watch old game/film clips and have a light lunch, for which we ask for a small donation. Call us if you are interested. For people with mild/moderate dementia who are able to attend safely on their own. An informal assessment will be carried out by the Dementia Advisor to make sure the group is suitable for the individual. Carers Group Monthly - 1st Wed of the month, 11am—1pm - peer support and occasional invited speakers (£5.00 suggested donation for lunch – lunch optional); St Quivox Church hall, St Quivox Road, Prestwick. Next meeting Wed 2nd May, then Wed 6th June. No need to book. Men’s Group First Monday of the month, 3pm to 5pm, Mossblown Community Centre, Annbank Rd, Mossblown. For men living with dementia and their carers, living in the Tarbolton, Mossblown & Annbank areas; tell us your stories about Annbank, Tarbolton, Mossblown or learn more about where you live. Also dominoes & darts. Tea & Coffee provided. Next meeting Monday 2nd July (no group June). No charge. Melody Memories Singing Group Every second Tue, 2pm—4pm - enjoy a sing-along and a blether over a cuppa & biscuit (£2.50 - suggested donation) St Quivox Church hall, St Quivox Road, Prestwick. Next meeting Tue 8th May from 2pm – 4pm. Musical Reminisce Ayr Group & Musical Reminisce Troon Group These groups use music and stories to reminisce. No charge for attending though donations are always welcome. Tea & coffee provided. The next date for the Musical Reminisce Group in Ayr is Thu 24th May from 2.30pm to 4pm, 6 Arran Mall, Ayr (opposite Cochrane’s Homehardware) The next date for the Musical Reminisce Group in Troon is Wed 16th May from 1.30pm to 3pm in the Cabin, next to Troon Library, South Beach. Donations at any of the groups are always welcome and will help us keep them running. Call us on 01292 318005 to find out more or book a place .