Elderly Wellbeing Activities 2025

Recap of the Elderly Wellbeing Groups Activities this May!

Wednesday 14th May

Elderly Wellbeing Project - Supported by the Innovation Fund:

We launched our Coffee Morning Art Workshop with Rabab— a vibrant session that beautifully combined food, creativity, and sustainability.

Rabab shared a stunning display of naturally dyed eggs—blue from red cabbage, purple from beetroot—and treated the group to a delicious, zero-waste spread. Highlights included crispy vegetable peel snacks, a beetroot yoghurt dip, and a refreshing drink made from boiled vegetable water with lemon.

The session showcased Rabab’s passion for reducing food waste and making healthy, sustainable cooking both enjoyable and accessible. The group was fully engaged, inspired, and eager to see what she brings to the next session!

Anyone interested in joining such sessions and activities, please contact Sis. Intlak at Almanaar on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, between 11am and 3pm.

Tuesday 13th May 

Mindfulness Session – Week 3: Under the management of Mrs Intlak Elsaieg, Week 3 of the Mindfulness sessions was held today, bringing together elderly women from the community.

This week’s focus was on behaviours and self-awareness. Participants engaged in thoughtful self-reflection, shared personal experiences, and offered each other supportive advice. The session was well received, and the women expressed enthusiasm about applying what they learned to their personal lives, saying: “We hope to meet for a new beginning.”

As a reminder, Almanaar’s Elderly Wellbeing Project has been running for over twenty years, providing elderly women with regular access to:

• Health education

• Physical exercise sessions

• Leisure and craft activities

• Awareness seminars and workshops

These sessions continue to offer a valuable space for learning, connection, and personal growth.

Recap of the Elderly Wellbeing Groups Activities this April!

Wednesday 16th April 

American Stident Visit accompanied by Dan Wheatley. They first sat in the canteen where they watched a presentation on Al Manaar and the services provided. The females then joined the Women’s exercise class followed by a tour of the Mosque/Centre.

Tuesday 22nd April 

We started our new 6 week mindfulness course funded by Turning Point Innovation Fund. The lecture was focused on our individual personality and self awareness on the negative influences we receive upon ourselves.

Wednesday 23rd April 

30 women joined the event regarding the Grenfell Community and their progress presented by Angela Basoah and Mesuda Begum from London Fire Brigade. They prepared questions for the women and offered support and help to those affected by the tragedy.

Friday 25th April

Invitation to Kensington Palace issued by Nigel Eggleston for a presentation on how the Turning Point Innovation Fund has helped Al-Manaar achieve our goal on supporting the elderly community.

These are a collection of the photos of the various activities going on with the Elderly Wellbeing Group at Almanaar. Don't forget we have a full week's schedule available at the centre with more activities you can get involved in!