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Celebrating Older People's Day
Older People’s Day celebrations mark and recognise publicly the achievements and contributions that older people make to society. Here at Sussex Housing & Care we have a number of events throughout September and October to celebrate the day...
Why not come along and join us? Please see below details of each event - all welcome.
Technology Tutorial - Using an ipad, smartphone or tablet
St Thomas of Canterbury Court, Station Road, Mayfield. TN20 6BQ.
Wednesday 11 September - 10am - 12pm
A friendly and informal tutorial about using your smartphone, ipad or tablet as part of our Older People's Day celebrations. Learn how to send emails and find out what else they can do. Bring your own, or try one of ours.
Please note there are some steps to navigate at the scheme.
Phone Caroline Thomas to book your place on 01435 873536 or email caroline.thomas@sussexhousing.org.uk.
Click here to see more about St Thomas of Canterbury Court
A talk from Age UK - Find out how they can help you
Nevill Court communal lounge, Beacon Road, Crowborough.TN6 1UD.
Wednesday 2nd October - 10am - 12pm
A talk from Age UK about help and advice for older people as part of our Older People's day celebrations. Learn more about the charity and what they do.
Contact Wendy Labrum to book your place 01892 662087 or email wendy.labrum@sussexhousing.org.uk.
Click here to see more about Nevill Court
A gentle introduction to Yoga
Clevedown, Barons Down Rd, Lewes BN7 1EY.
Monday 7th October - 10.30am - 11.30am
A gentle introduction to chair-supported yoga as part of our Older People's Day celebrations.
A mix of seated and standing practice (holding the chair for support where necessary). This workshop will enable people to access yoga, who, for whatever reason, are not able to get up and down from the floor.
Free tea and cake provided.
Contact Lizzie Gurr to book your place 01323 875254 or email lizzie.gurr@sussexhousing.org.uk
Click here to see more information about Clevedown
Quiz Time fun using Skype Technology
Cheneys Lodge, 24A Sutton Avenue, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 4LG.
Wednesday 9th October - 10am - 11am
Enjoy a light-hearted quiz as part of our Older People's Day celebrations.
Be part of the ‘Seaford’ team who will compete against older people in Bexhill. We’ll use skype to speak to, listen and see the Bexhill team. An opportunity to learn about skype - a useful technology for keeping in touch with people who don’t live close to you.
Free tea and cake provided.
Contact Lizzie Gurr to book your place 01323 875254 or email lizzie.gurr@sussexhousing.org.uk.
Click here for more information about Cheneys Lodge
Quiz Time fun using Skype Technology
Yvonne Robertson House, Hastings Rd, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 2HQ.
Wednesday 9th October - 10am - 11am
Be part of the ‘Bexhill’ team who will compete against older people in Seaford. We’ll use skype to speak to, listen and see the Seaford team. An opportunity to learn about skype - a useful technology for keeping in touch with people who don’t live close to you.
Free tea and cake.
Free visitor parking on site and also on Hastings Road.
Contact Lizzie Gurr to book your place 01323 875254 or email lizzie.gurr@sussexhousing.org.uk.
Click here for more information about Yvonne Robertson House