The Manda Centre

Reclaim Your Life from illness, disability or fatigue: A weekly class to help you cope with long-term health conditions. Thursday 7 November to Thursday 5 December, 6pm-7.30pm, University Hospital Hairmyres

Living with Chronic Pain: Thursday 12 December, 6pm-7.30pm, University Hospital Hairmyres

Further information at
https://www.lanarkshiremindmatters.scot.nhs.uk/how-we-can-help-you/reclaim-your-life/

We are looking for donations! ✨

We are in need of clothing and bric a brac at our Hamilton shop.

We offer free collections or these can be dropped off at the shop 17 Cadzow Street ✅

Unlock the future from your living room!

Join us for an exciting digital skills training session designed especially for older adults. Whether you’re on your computer, tablet, or smartphone, you can dive into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI) right from the comfort of your home.

Join us live on Wednesday, 20 November at 1 PM GMT. Don’t worry if you can’t make it live – everyone who registers will receive access to the recording. So, you can learn at your own pace, anytime!

Ready to embark on this AI adventure? Register now and take the first step towards mastering new digital skills: https://abilitynet-org-uk.zoom.us/webinar/register/3517297841181/WN_YtIlcotiT8OwFMjIyqBqhA

Our new service - Access Ramps - more information is provided in our leaflet below

Call us on 01555 666200 for more information

We have limited funding of up to £50 per household to help make your home more energy efficient - more information and eligibility details in our leaflet below.

Please call us on 01555 666200

South Lanarkshire Integration Joint Board (IJB) has begun to consult on the development of their new Strategic Commissioning Plan 2025 – 2028. Suggestions are sought on the provision of health and social care services in South Lanarkshire for the next three years. We are running the following sessions on Microsoft Teams. Join on the link below, using meeting ID and passcode.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting

Tuesday 19 November, 7-8.30pm
Meeting ID: 398 487 584 026
Passcode: RcHQKG

Wednesday 20 November, 7-8.30pm
Meeting ID: 324 225 456 165
Passcode: mMAaRD

❄️❄️❄️ WINTER IS COMING! ❄️❄️❄️

Did you know that draughts in your home can add an extra £40 to your energy bills each year? Don't let the cold weather catch you off guard!

Join us at our Winter Warmer Land on Monday November 11th, 2024, 11:00am - 2:00pm, at Hillhouse Parish Church, Clarkwell Road, for practical tips and solutions to stay warm while saving energy and money this winter! 🔥

What to Expect:
• Access to free pre-loved warm clothing at our clothing exchange 🧤🧣
• Free essential energy-saving devices including draught excluders 💨
• Expert advice from Money Matters, Citizens Advice Bureau, SP Energy, and Home Energy Scotland 💡
• Fun climate workshops by Glasgow Science Centre ♻️

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how to keep you and you home cosy, and your bills low!

Bring your family and friends along. We can't wait to see you there! 💚

Thanks for all you do to bring joy to others. You are appreciated

Image: Headspace

EK Community Food Bank are running a fundraising event to help raise donations for their Christmas appeal.

If you have any spare time on the day, it would be great for you to pop along and show your support!

Join our free webinar: Introduction to AI for Older People! Register your place: https://abilitynet-org-uk.zoom.us/webinar/register/3517297841181/WN_YtIlcotiT8OwFMjIyqBqhA

Are you curious about artificial intelligence (AI) and how it can benefit you? Join us for an enlightening and engaging webinar designed specifically for older adults.

Date: Wednesday 20 November at 1pm BST
Location: Online (Zoom link will be provided upon registration)

Our expert AbilityNet Digital Skills trainer, Steve Mersereau, will guide you through the fascinating world of AI. Here’s what we’ll cover:
- What AI is and what it isn’t: Clear up common misconceptions and understand the true nature of AI.
- Demonstration of Popular Free AI Tools: See AI in action with tools like Gemini, ChatGPT, CoPilot, and Perplexity. We’ll show you how these tools can generate text and images.
- What’s Next with AI: Explore the future of AI and what it means for you.

This webinar is perfect for anyone looking to stay informed and empowered in the digital age. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from the best and ask all your burning questions!

Optimistic October - Day 27: Be kind to yourself today. Remember, progress takes time

Try it here: https://afh.link/action/2024-october-27/anon?cs=fb

In the winter months, it is harder for people to get out and about and people can feel extremely lonely.

We have a vast range of volunteer opportunities available if you would like to help out in the local community and help combat isolation.

If you are interested, please contact us on 01355 571300, or email [email protected]. 😀

Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire

Looking for places to feed the kids during the holidays. See below for places where kids eat for free (or for £1).

What's not to love 😄

To tie in with International Day of Older Persons which took place on Monday, here is another workout for older adults that you can try out at home to help stay active.

Want to learn more about mindfulness, join in a practice, and see how keeping a journal can help increase your peace of mind as well as your creative skills?
Then join me at Fairhill Library on Neilsland Road, Hamilton at 2pm on Wednesday 2nd October for an uplifting and peaceful time while developing a sense of quiet contentment.
This event is free but booking is required. See below for details.

Are you concerned about rising energy costs or the cut in winter fuel payments? Don’t worry, we’re here to help✨

Thanks to funding from Energy Saving Trust & SGN, our excellent Energy Advice team have heaps of hints & tonnes of tips to help you💚 From simple steps to be more energy efficient, to sound advice on switching tariffs – all can help to save you money & keep you & your family warm🥰

Watch this space for more info – our friendly Energy Advice team is coming soon to a place near you in CamGlen!👍

✨Save energy n costs, stay warm n happy💓

Are you worried about your fuel bills rising this winter, but think you may be eligible for pension credit?

Clare Haughey MSP & Citizens Advice Scotland are holding a FREE advice drop in service in our No.18 Venue on Mon 7 Oct from 1.15-3.15pm.

No appointment necessary.

Free webinar: Empowering Seniors: 5 Essential Tips for Online Safety and Support. Register today: https://abilitynet-org-uk.zoom.us/webinar/register/6317259637793/WN_vt7bGBhoTSSC832WVKkw5w

Join us on Thursday 17 October at 1pm BST for a free session on five key apps, tools and online sites that older people tell us make their lives easier as part of embracing the digital age.

We'll also share top tips for connecting and staying safer online if you are older or a disabled adult, including the innovative ‘Ask.Silver.com’ app, and outline the free resources available via AbilityNet to help with navigating the digital world.

Come along and join us at this fab FREE event with loads going on for both adults and children.

Find out more about walking, wheeling and cycling options in East Kilbride and have the chance to win a children's Squish Bike.

Look forward to seeing you there 🚶🚶🧑‍🦽👨‍🦯👨‍👧‍👧👩‍👧‍👧

Calderglen Country Park, East Kilbride, Saturday September 14th 12 noon - 4pm.

Handyperson Service

South Lanarkshire

Handyperson service is run by LEAP in South Lanarkshire. The organisation aims to support and enhance the lives of older people within our communities. The service currently operates in Avondale, Blantyre, Bothwell, Cambuslang, East Kilbride, Hamilton, Rutherglen and Uddingston (South Lanarkshire only).

For more information see link below:
https://buff.ly/3zRJSLE

North Lanarkshire Disability Forum are holding Therapeutic Art sessions at Motherwell Library each Thursday, starting from the 12th September (12.30pm - 2:30pm). For more information please see the attached flyer.

Supporting patients to remain as active as possible while in hospital by doing activities that are beneficial to them is extremely important. Active Wards is an initiative that aims to support people to be as active as possible while in hospital and encourages all patients, visitors and staff to work together to make sure this happens for each and every patient, where appropriate. To find out more visit https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/news-active-wards/