New Horizons

New Horizons Special Events
Chelsea Community Market: Fresh fruit and vegetables for sale in the New Horizons foyer every Thursday 11.00-1.00pm.
Age UK Kensington and Chelsea Carers Meetings: for people caring for someone older than 50 For more information ring Age UK K&C on 020 8960 8137. Dates to be confirmed.
Jewellery and Craft sale week Monday 13 May - Friday 17 May from 11-2.00 excluding Thursday 16 May
Lending Library Come to New Horizons for an excellent selection of books. Bookcase located outside the Multi Activity room.
My Memories Cafe for people with dementia and their carers: Friday 22 February, 22 March, 26 April, 31 May, 28 June, and 26 July. Cost: £1.50 for tea and cakes. For more information, ring Age UK Kensington and Chelsea on 020 8960 8137.
Afternoon Cream Teas: every day from 1.00-3.30 in the Cafe; £3.95 per person for a delicious selection of sandwiches and cakes and your choice of tea. Special: 2 for 1 on the last Thursday of the month.
Digital Clinic: help and advice on using your mobile phone or digital camera. Friday 22 February, and 22 March from 10-12.
Cracking the Egg - A Creativity Workshop: Are you doing a creative class and want to make more of your hobby? Do you have projects or activities you've always wanted to start but never found the time or motivation? Were you involved in a creative pursuit in the past but let it slide and now regret it? If you thought "yes" to any of these things, this is the class for you. Whether cooking, painting, writing, dancing, gardening, taking photos, singing, or tackling life's problems we all have natural creative potential that remains untapped. At this weekly workshop there will be discussions and brainstorming activities to help kick start your creativity, surprise yourself, and get you going in inspiring new directions. Get your creative energies cooking, watch yourself flourish, and make 2013 your most creative year yet! Fridays from 10-12 starting 1 February and running for 8 weeks.
Lip Reading - coming soon! Do you find it difficult to hear or feeelthat people don't speak clearly? Lip reading can improve your understanding and help you to communicate better. Sign up at reception.
Health And Well-Being
Reiki: Tuesdays and Fridays 1.00-4.00; book at reception.
Shiatsu: Tuesdays from 10-1; book with Caroline on 020 8687 6950
Reflexology and Aromatherapy: Mondays. Book at reception.
Osteopathy: Thursdays; book with Lucy on 07712 647 282
Counselling Third Age Counselling Wednesdays. Phone 020 7976 6667 for appointment.
Manicures and Pedicures 1st Friday of each month; book with reception.
Indian head massage: 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 10-12; book with reception.
Chair Massage: Fridays 10.00-12.00 with Clio. Drop in session.
Age UK Kensington & Chelsea Toe Nail Cutting Service: First Wednesday of every month from 9.30-1.00; ring 0208 960 8137 to book
Podiatry Service:Referral forms at reception.
Falls Prevention Course: Thursdays from 2-4; ring 020 7349 3259
New Horizons in the Community
For a full listing of classes and activities run by New Horizons in and around Chelsea, consult the New Horizons in the Community activities timetable.
New Horizons Members' Forum
This is your opportunity to help us "get it right". Come with your feedback, comments and suggestions, with any questions you may have about the running of the centre, or to hear what other members have to say. Your presence at these meetings will help shape the future of New Horizons, including the activities on offer. Meetings are held every other month in the Cafe.
Upcoming Members' Forum meetings will be on Wednesday 16 January, 13 March, 15 May, and 17 July from 11-12
Time For Me
Time for Me runs a full programme of leisure activities for older carers who are unpaid and living in south Kensington and Chelsea. For more information, ring Judy on 0207 590 8970.
New Horizons Newsletter Workshop
The latest New Horizons newsletter, by and for members, is now available online and in the centre. Covering centre news, members' views and experiences, quizzes, creative writing and much more, it is an enjoyable reflection of the remarkable talents and interests of members. If you would like to contribute to any aspect of future newsletters: reporting, photography, design, editing, advice, restaurant or theatre reviews, recipe swap, lonely hearts, agony aunt/uncle, gardening tips... do join the newsletter workshop on Wednesdays from 10.00-12.00.