November 2011

Dr Lesley Isenberg is a retired local GP who has a long term interest in Diabetes. She will give a talk about the causes of Diabetes, how to prevent it and the treatments for this worrying widespread disease, that seem to be on the rise nowadays.

Dr Isenberg is a member of Barnet Diabetes UK voluntary group. She will be happy to answer any concerns you may have.

This information talk will help you understand more about Diabetes and receive answers to any concerns you may have.

Judith Morgan, who works in the JDA Technology and Information Centre, will demonstrate up to date equipment for deaf people.  Technology has moved on so much today and new pieces of equipment have been released over the years.  This is an opportunity for members to see ‘what’s new and ask any questions.

Please bring in any new ‘gadgets’ that you may have and to show them to everyone.

Catch up with developments in the ever-changing modern world.  You may discover something new and useful for you to have at home.

Join us for an extra special shopping outing at the brand new Westfield Centre in Stratford. 

The Centre is due to open on 13 September 2011 and will be the largest shopping centre in the UK.  It has been built especially for the Olympics in 2012.

We will hire a small coach to take us to Stratford.  Seats are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment. 

Day Centre will be closed today.

Shop till you drop, at all your favourite stores.

Please fill in the reply slip on the enclosed flyer and send it to Lisa Mansur at the JDA. 

December 2011

 With the festive season approaching fast, Suzie Andrews (JDA staff member), will teach you how to gift wrap in the most beautiful style.  Suzie will demonstrate her fabulous wrapping skills and show you how to create stunning packages and bows.

Even better … bring along a present that you have bought and get it wrapped and bowed for you – with a small donation to JDA.  Charge £3 per person.

Card and board games will be available as an alternative activity.

A chance for you to enjoy learning a new skill.  Or … you can get a gift wrapped by Suzie and pretend you did it all yourself!!! 

Daniel Pepper, formerly a lawyer, will talk about the intriguing history of crime in the East End. Most of the cases are murders and the story begins in the early 1800s with the Marr case, then moves on to Jack the Ripper.

There is a Jewish element to Jack the Ripper, as there was a Jewish suspect.  

The talk will also cover East End Jewish gangs, move more up to date with The Krays and then finish with Daniel’s personal experiences of defending criminals in the East End - no names mentioned for confidentiality reasons.

Do join us for this captivating talk about East End gangsters and criminals. There will be photos on the large screen and a chance to ask lots of questions.

This special black tie Dinner Dance will be held in a prestigious Central London location, and include ballroom dancing for all, as well as lively ballroom dancing demonstrations by a dance troupe.

This is the BIG finish to the JDA’s 60th Anniversary celebrations.  It’s a special night for the Deaf community and we hope they will come along, with their friends and family, to make it a truly memorable event.

Invitations will be sent out nearer the time, and details will also be on the JDA website. Everyone is welcome!

Once again, we will be celebrating the Jewish festival of Chanukah with a candle-lighting ceremony, whilst enjoying our popular festive lunch of turkey and all the trimmings! 

Chanukah is a time for presents, so in the afternoon, 'Festive Bingo’ will include bonus prizes to make this fun day feel extra special.

There will be a free raffle for regular day centre participants, and a small contribution will be asked of those who attend less than 10 times a year.

An exciting day full of surprises for everyone!

Day Centre will be closed today, so come and join us for a lunch outing at Let’s Meat in Borehamwood.  

There is a wide choice of meat and vegetarian foods, and this provides a welcome opportunity to socialise with friends and catch up with all each other’s news. 

Throw off the winter blues with a lovely warming meal. Limited places available, so please book early with the enclosed reply form.