October Newsletter No. 2 Friends of Elizabeth House Who are we? A group of volunteers dedicated to raising funds to enrich the lives of the residents at Elizabeth House. We want to enhance the residents' provision in the care home by fund raising and voluntary activities. We've been established since 2012 and organise various activities for the residents like bingo and a monthly tea room. We have a website that is regularly updated. Please visit to see what's on, details below. Many of our volunteers have family or have had family living at Elizabeth House. We understand that moving a loved one to Elizabeth House is a huge change for everyone. We're here to help you feel settled and supported. We're always looking for help, so if you'd like to get involved please contact us, [email protected] We’re also always looking for new ideas and if anyone knows any entertainers that would like to come and put on a show for our residents please let us know. We’d love to hear from you. Welcome Welcome back to our second Friends of Elizabeth House newsletter. We want to use this as an opportunity to let you know about us and what we've been up to over the last few months. Events June – September It’s been a busy summer with lots going on. We held our usual monthly tea rooms on the first Saturday of each month. The cakes were lovely and very popular with both residents and visitors. We held an amazing BBQ in July, there was singing, a bouncy castle, delicious food and fun had by all. Oh we do like be beside the sea side, Oh we do like to be beside the sea….in September the residents enjoyed a trip to Southend. They enjoyed fish and chips and views of the sea. There were other trips to Stanborough, Beefeater and Stockwood Park too. What we've achieved since the last time? We’ve purchased new cushions for the outside seats and storage units. Notelets for sale We have notelets for sale at £2.50 for six. You can find them in the office or at the tea rooms. They’re perfect for every occasion. Bingo Join Alan for bingo and a sing a long every other Friday afternoon at 3.30pm in the lounge. Autumn Leaves are floating softly down; Some are red and some are brown. The wind goes "swish" through the air; When you look back, there are no leaves there Caption describing picture or graphic. What’s on? Dates for the diary…… Horticulture classes 7th and 21st Oct and 4th Nov Popular Flower arranging every other Tuesday morning Ukulele Band Thursday 30th Oct Halloween Party with Mick Ryan 31st Oct James le Bec entertainer 7th Nov Swallowdell primary school choir visit 12th Dec Carol singers 13th Dec Caption describing picture or graphic. For more information please visit our website http://foehwgcha.org.uk/index.html Calling out to all bakers – we need you for our tea rooms. If you like to bake and would like to help a good cause, please bring your cakes to the Friends of Elizabeth House by 10am on the first Saturday of the month. Everybody loves cake, we’re grateful for any cake donation. If you would like any more information please email [email protected]