Here are the courses this coming week (Monday October 14th-Friday October 18th) run by Positive Futures at the YMCA in Lancaster unless stated: * All courses will run each week on the days and times specified until further notice. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Monday October 21st: 11.00-12.30pm: GUITAR (Galloways Institute for the Blind, Morecambe) - Guitar lessons with Andy (Class for players with some knowledge and experience) £4 per session. *Please note that Andy is available for private tuition if the times and dates arent convenient. 1.00-3.00pm: TITTLE-TATTLE - Now run by the fantastic double-act of Liz and Yvonne. Its a fun, relaxed group that is all about conversation, fun, the occasional quiz and most importantly coffee and cake. Its now on Mondays. £2.50 per session. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Tuesday October 22nd: 10.00-12.00pm - ART (Morecambe Library) This is your chance to be creative and try your hand at different types of art in a friendly relaxed atmosphere guided by our brilliant volunteer Beki. £3.00 per session. 10.00-12.00pm: POSITIVE ME - This is a 15 + week course and there is a £10 enrolment fee. Learn about healthy eating, the importance of exercise and the relationship between physical and mental health and how to maintain a healthy well-being. * COURSE IS NOW FULL 1.00-3.00pm: SINGING FOR FUN– An Informal singing group suitable for absolute beginners and the absolutely terrified. Its all about fun and socialising and two hours of just singing and pure enjoyment. £2.50 per session. and DISABILITY ONLINE AFTERNOON SURGERY WITH WAYNE (Book for an appointment on 03333 448 820 or 07411038108 during office hours or by email: [email protected]). Your expert for advice and guidance on disability issues, benefits, access, hate crime and more. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday October 23rd: 10.30-12.00pm: GUITAR - Guitar lessons with Andy (Class for players with some knowledge and experience) £4 per session. *Please note that Andy is available for private tuition if the times and dates arent convenient. 1.30pm-3.00pm: READING GROUP - This is an informal Get into Reading group to encourage social engagement through shared reading and ITS FREE. 2.00-3.30: TAI CHI - Yes finally, the return of the popular class taught by the brilliant Bobbie for the next 8 weeks. Its the perfect way to relax, relieve stress and calm the body and mind and its only £1. Everyone is welcome so come on, why not give it a go! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thursday October 24th: 10.30-12.00pm: GUITAR - Guitar lessons with Andy (Class for players with some knowledge and experience) £4 per session. Please note that Andy is available for private tuition if the times and dates arent convenient. 1.00-3.30pm: MENTORING COURSE - We are training up a group of mentors who will be trained to offer support to people who are managing a mental health difficulty and may find certain aspects of life hard to manage. Support varies according to the persons needs however it could include: • Support to access social groups • Help with organisation and planning • Somewhere to express your, hopes, concerns, difficulties and joys • Support with motivation and morale * THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL. ** Our first two Mentoring courses have resulted in a team of fully-trained mentors ready to help! If you feel you would like a mentor or know someone who you feel would benefit by having that support then please refer them to us 6.00-8.00pm: DEVELOPING ME - This course and is funded by Lancaster Social Prescribing and you must be referred by them to get on the course. Its a confidence course aimed at professionals/people in the work arena. * THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Friday October 25th: 10.00-12.30pm (Lancaster Library) * - LOOKING FORWARD TO THE FUTURE - This is our main and most popular course run by Jan Gomez supported by a team of volunteers who have been through the course themselves and had their lives changed by it. If you need to build your confidence and self-esteem then this is the course for you. * This course is a 10 week course and is funded by Lancaster Social Prescribing and you must be referred by them to get on the course. 2.00-3.30pm - OUT AND ABOUT - The social group returns this Friday for a trip bowling in Morecambe meeting at the Platform at 2.00pm. Everyone is welcome. The group will now take place on Fridays rather than Wednesdays and will be every so often rather than weekly. Well keep you informed of each outing. ----------------- Contact us by phone ( 01524 383394 ) or email ([email protected]) if youd like to join or be referred!
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