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Make the most of your retirement!
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What do our members say?

It's so wonderful to be in touch with people you'd never normally meet in normal life!

Sandra

It gives me something to look forward to each day.

David

I was a bit hesitant initially, but from the very first event I attended was so glad I had found The Joy Club. Everything I have experienced is just first class.

Chris

Joining the Joy Club was the best thing I've done for a looooong time. It ticks all the boxes: fun; a chance to try new things; social contact. Each week I'm doing different things at my own pace.

Karen

Enjoying The Joy Club and the articles as well as the events. I wish I had found the site last year!

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The Joy Club makes me feel positive about retired life.

Theresa

Upcoming live events

Monday, 29 July

Exercise & fitness
Morning steps with Denise

Step, stride and swagger into 2024 with our morning steps challenge! Get your heart pumping, clear your mind and let's enjoy the benefits of staying active together.

Monday, 29 July 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Exercise & fitness, Health & wellbeing
Stronger

Embark on a journey toward strength and well-being with this weights led exercise class.

Monday, 29 July 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Arts, Literature
Literary voyages: A journey through timeless novels

Embark on a journey where literature comes alive with fresh insights and passionate discussions with poet and writer Luke Jeffrey Wilkinson.

Monday, 29 July 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Tuesday, 30 July

Exercise & fitness
Morning steps with Denise

Step, stride and swagger into 2024 with our morning steps challenge! Get your heart pumping, clear your mind and let's enjoy the benefits of staying active together.

Tuesday, 30 July 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Exercise & fitness, Health & wellbeing
Chair yoga with Margarita

A seated exercise class for all abilities

Tuesday, 30 July 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Health & wellbeing
Mindfulness with Catherine

Take this opportunity to relax and learn simple skills to help with difficult thoughts and emotions.

Tuesday, 30 July 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Wednesday, 31 July

Exercise & fitness
Morning steps with Denise

Step, stride and swagger into 2024 with our morning steps challenge! Get your heart pumping, clear your mind and let's enjoy the benefits of staying active together.

Wednesday, 31 July 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Exercise & fitness, Health & wellbeing
Beginners Tai Chi and Qigong with Jerry

Exercise your body and mind with martial arts

Wednesday, 31 July 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Arts, Literature
Creative writing with Grace

Learn technique, practise your skills and carve out time in your week dedicated to writing creatively!

Wednesday, 31 July 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
DIY & crafts, Made by members
A member's guide to The Joy Club

Get insider tips and inspiration, and discover the benefits of membership through a guided tour, led by a fellow member

Wednesday, 31 July 12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
Music, History, Arts, Current affairs, Science & technology
The Joy Club's quiz extravaganza

An afternoon of fun, laughter and friendly competition!

Wednesday, 31 July 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Thursday, 1 August

Exercise & fitness, Health & wellbeing
Guided meditation

Enhance your day with 15 minutes of peace and mindfulness

Thursday, 1 August 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Exercise & fitness, Health & wellbeing
Pilates with Annabel: Beginners and beyond

Join us for a rejuvenating Pilates class led by Annabel, a dedicated and experienced Pilates instructor.

Thursday, 1 August 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Exercise & fitness, Health & wellbeing
Gentle Hatha yoga with Margarita

Relax into a variety of poses with evening yoga

Thursday, 1 August 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM

Friday, 2 August

Arts, DIY & crafts
Mindful drawing with Jane

Feel your stress melt away as you lose yourself in your artistic creation.

Friday, 2 August 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Exercise & fitness
Cardio and gentle circuits with Jill

Move your body and boost your stamina

Friday, 2 August 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Monday, 5 August

Exercise & fitness
Morning steps with Denise

Step, stride and swagger into 2024 with our morning steps challenge! Get your heart pumping, clear your mind and let's enjoy the benefits of staying active together.

Monday, 5 August 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Exercise & fitness, Health & wellbeing
Stronger

Embark on a journey toward strength and well-being with this weights led exercise class.

Monday, 5 August 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Health & wellbeing, Arts, Literature
Writing for wellbeing

Channel your emotions and find clarity through the written word in this soothing member-led workshop

Monday, 5 August 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Tuesday, 6 August

Exercise & fitness
Morning steps with Denise

Step, stride and swagger into 2024 with our morning steps challenge! Get your heart pumping, clear your mind and let's enjoy the benefits of staying active together.

Tuesday, 6 August 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Exercise & fitness, Health & wellbeing
Chair yoga with Margarita

A seated exercise class for all abilities

Tuesday, 6 August 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Health & wellbeing
Mindfulness with Catherine

Take this opportunity to relax and learn simple skills to help with difficult thoughts and emotions.

Tuesday, 6 August 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Health & wellbeing
Harmonising energies: An exploration of energy medicine

An invigorating, rejuvenating and empowering journey through the nine energy systems.

Tuesday, 6 August 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Travel, History, Science & technology, Nature
Discover America: 50 must-see landmarks with Debi Lander

Join Debi as she shares her passion for travel and discovery, offering a unique perspective on America's most famous landmarks.

Tuesday, 6 August 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Wednesday, 7 August

Exercise & fitness
Morning steps with Denise

Step, stride and swagger into 2024 with our morning steps challenge! Get your heart pumping, clear your mind and let's enjoy the benefits of staying active together.

Wednesday, 7 August 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Exercise & fitness, Health & wellbeing
Beyond basics Tai Chi and Qigong with Jerry

Exercise your body and mind with martial arts

Wednesday, 7 August 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Arts, Literature
Creative writing with Grace

Learn technique, practise your skills and carve out time in your week dedicated to writing creatively!

Wednesday, 7 August 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Health & wellbeing
Neurobics brain fitness

Have fun while maximising your memory muscles, challenging your cognition and building your brain power

Wednesday, 7 August 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Thursday, 8 August

Exercise & fitness, Health & wellbeing
Guided meditation

Enhance your day with 15 minutes of peace and mindfulness

Thursday, 8 August 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Exercise & fitness, Health & wellbeing
Yogalates with Margarita

Work on your strength and flexibility in this energising exercise class!

Thursday, 8 August 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Exercise & fitness
Solo dancing with Tracie

Learn Swing, Rumba, Ballroom and more!

Thursday, 8 August 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Exercise & fitness, Health & wellbeing
Gentle Hatha yoga with Margarita

Relax into a variety of poses with evening yoga

Thursday, 8 August 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM

Friday, 9 August

Arts, DIY & crafts
Mindful drawing with Jane

Feel your stress melt away as you lose yourself in your artistic creation.

Friday, 9 August 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Exercise & fitness
Cardio and gentle circuits with Jill

Move your body and boost your stamina

Friday, 9 August 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Health & wellbeing, Food & drink
Nutrition with Valentina

Learn about the effects of nutrition on various aspects of your health.

Friday, 9 August 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Arts, Literature, Made by members
A way with words

An open mic event for the spoken word.

Friday, 9 August 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Monday, 12 August

Exercise & fitness
Morning steps with Denise

Step, stride and swagger into 2024 with our morning steps challenge! Get your heart pumping, clear your mind and let's enjoy the benefits of staying active together.

Monday, 12 August 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Exercise & fitness, Health & wellbeing
Stronger

Embark on a journey toward strength and well-being with this weights led exercise class.

Monday, 12 August 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Health & wellbeing, Current affairs, Science & technology
What Next? Life after a diagnosis of dementia

Join Dr. Rosie Ashworth as she challenges the notion of dementia as a "living death" and explores a more hopeful future for those affected by the condition.

Monday, 12 August 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tuesday, 13 August

Exercise & fitness
Morning steps with Denise

Step, stride and swagger into 2024 with our morning steps challenge! Get your heart pumping, clear your mind and let's enjoy the benefits of staying active together.

Tuesday, 13 August 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Exercise & fitness, Health & wellbeing
Chair yoga with Margarita

A seated exercise class for all abilities

Tuesday, 13 August 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Health & wellbeing
Mindfulness with Catherine

Take this opportunity to relax and learn simple skills to help with difficult thoughts and emotions.

Tuesday, 13 August 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Health & wellbeing, Science & technology
Psychology talks with Dr. Huang

Explore the complexities of human psychology and behaviour across diverse settings in Dr Huang's thought-provoking psychological discussions.

Tuesday, 13 August 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday, 14 August

Exercise & fitness
Morning steps with Denise

Step, stride and swagger into 2024 with our morning steps challenge! Get your heart pumping, clear your mind and let's enjoy the benefits of staying active together.

Wednesday, 14 August 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Exercise & fitness, Health & wellbeing
Beginners Tai Chi and Qigong with Jerry

Exercise your body and mind with martial arts

Wednesday, 14 August 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Thursday, 15 August

Exercise & fitness, Health & wellbeing
Guided meditation

Enhance your day with 15 minutes of peace and mindfulness

Thursday, 15 August 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Exercise & fitness, Health & wellbeing
Pilates with Annabel: Beginners and beyond

Join us for a rejuvenating Pilates class led by Annabel, a dedicated and experienced Pilates instructor.

Thursday, 15 August 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
History, Arts, Literature
Why Shakespeare…Now

Rediscover the Bard with Professor Michael Earley: Shakespeare's timeless relevance today.

Thursday, 15 August 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Exercise & fitness, Health & wellbeing
Gentle Hatha yoga with Margarita

Relax into a variety of poses with evening yoga

Thursday, 15 August 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM

Friday, 16 August

Arts, DIY & crafts
Mindful drawing with Jane

Feel your stress melt away as you lose yourself in your artistic creation.

Friday, 16 August 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Exercise & fitness
Cardio and gentle circuits with Jill

Move your body and boost your stamina

Friday, 16 August 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Monday, 19 August

Exercise & fitness
Morning steps with Denise

Step, stride and swagger into 2024 with our morning steps challenge! Get your heart pumping, clear your mind and let's enjoy the benefits of staying active together.

Monday, 19 August 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Exercise & fitness, Health & wellbeing
Stronger

Embark on a journey toward strength and well-being with this weights led exercise class.

Monday, 19 August 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Arts, Literature
Literary voyages: A journey through timeless novels

Embark on a journey where literature comes alive with fresh insights and passionate discussions with poet and writer Luke Jeffrey Wilkinson.

Monday, 19 August 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Arts, DIY & crafts
Origami with Nick

Discover the wonderful world of origami in this beginner-friendly class

Monday, 19 August 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tuesday, 20 August

Exercise & fitness
Morning steps with Denise

Step, stride and swagger into 2024 with our morning steps challenge! Get your heart pumping, clear your mind and let's enjoy the benefits of staying active together.

Tuesday, 20 August 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Exercise & fitness, Health & wellbeing
Chair yoga with Margarita

A seated exercise class for all abilities

Tuesday, 20 August 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Health & wellbeing
Face yoga with Wendy

TLC for your face that could open the door to glowing skin and a healthier complexion

Tuesday, 20 August 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Wednesday, 21 August

Exercise & fitness
Morning steps with Denise

Step, stride and swagger into 2024 with our morning steps challenge! Get your heart pumping, clear your mind and let's enjoy the benefits of staying active together.

Wednesday, 21 August 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Exercise & fitness, Health & wellbeing
Beyond basics Tai Chi and Qigong with Jerry

Exercise your body and mind with martial arts

Wednesday, 21 August 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Arts, Literature
Creative writing with Grace

Learn technique, practise your skills and carve out time in your week dedicated to writing creatively!

Wednesday, 21 August 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Health & wellbeing
Clare's beauty clinic

Solve your skincare and make-up problems with celebrity make-up artist Clare Pinkney’s expert guidance

Wednesday, 21 August 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Thursday, 22 August

Exercise & fitness, Health & wellbeing
Guided meditation

Enhance your day with 15 minutes of peace and mindfulness

Thursday, 22 August 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Exercise & fitness, Health & wellbeing
Yogalates with Margarita

Work on your strength and flexibility in this energising exercise class!

Thursday, 22 August 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Exercise & fitness
Solo dancing with Tracie

Learn Swing, Rumba, Ballroom and more!

Thursday, 22 August 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Exercise & fitness, Health & wellbeing
Gentle Hatha yoga with Margarita

Relax into a variety of poses with evening yoga

Thursday, 22 August 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM

Friday, 23 August

Arts, DIY & crafts
Mindful drawing with Jane

Feel your stress melt away as you lose yourself in your artistic creation.

Friday, 23 August 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Exercise & fitness
Cardio and gentle circuits with Jill

Move your body and boost your stamina

Friday, 23 August 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Music, Made by members
They don’t write them like that anymore: A musical nostalgia trip

Take a musical nostalgia trip back to the ‘50s and ‘60s with Clive’s fun, interactive talk

Friday, 23 August 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tuesday, 27 August

Exercise & fitness
Morning steps with Denise

Step, stride and swagger into 2024 with our morning steps challenge! Get your heart pumping, clear your mind and let's enjoy the benefits of staying active together.

Tuesday, 27 August 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Exercise & fitness, Health & wellbeing
Chair yoga with Margarita

A seated exercise class for all abilities

Tuesday, 27 August 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Health & wellbeing
Mindfulness with Catherine

Take this opportunity to relax and learn simple skills to help with difficult thoughts and emotions.

Tuesday, 27 August 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Wednesday, 28 August

Exercise & fitness
Morning steps with Denise

Step, stride and swagger into 2024 with our morning steps challenge! Get your heart pumping, clear your mind and let's enjoy the benefits of staying active together.

Wednesday, 28 August 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Exercise & fitness, Health & wellbeing
Beginners Tai Chi and Qigong with Jerry

Exercise your body and mind with martial arts

Wednesday, 28 August 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Arts, Literature
Creative writing with Grace

Learn technique, practise your skills and carve out time in your week dedicated to writing creatively!

Wednesday, 28 August 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
DIY & crafts, Made by members
A member's guide to The Joy Club

Get insider tips and inspiration, and discover the benefits of membership through a guided tour, led by a fellow member

Wednesday, 28 August 12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
Music, Travel, History, Arts, Literature
Live online tour of Weimar: Celebrating Goethe’s birthday in the city of culture

Explore Weimar’s rich heritage from your home: Celebrate Goethe’s legacy with us!

Wednesday, 28 August 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Thursday, 29 August

Exercise & fitness, Health & wellbeing
Guided meditation

Enhance your day with 15 minutes of peace and mindfulness

Thursday, 29 August 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Exercise & fitness, Health & wellbeing
Pilates with Annabel: Beginners and beyond

Join us for a rejuvenating Pilates class led by Annabel, a dedicated and experienced Pilates instructor.

Thursday, 29 August 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Arts, Literature
Book club

Get together with fellow book-worms in this friendly, interactive book club

Thursday, 29 August 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Exercise & fitness, Health & wellbeing
Gentle Hatha yoga with Margarita

Relax into a variety of poses with evening yoga

Thursday, 29 August 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM

Friday, 30 August

Arts, DIY & crafts
Mindful drawing with Jane

Feel your stress melt away as you lose yourself in your artistic creation.

Friday, 30 August 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Exercise & fitness
Cardio and gentle circuits with Jill

Move your body and boost your stamina

Friday, 30 August 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Monday, 2 September

Exercise & fitness
Morning steps with Denise

Step, stride and swagger into 2024 with our morning steps challenge! Get your heart pumping, clear your mind and let's enjoy the benefits of staying active together.

Monday, 2 September 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Exercise & fitness, Health & wellbeing
Stronger

Embark on a journey toward strength and well-being with this weights led exercise class.

Monday, 2 September 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Tuesday, 3 September

Exercise & fitness
Morning steps with Denise

Step, stride and swagger into 2024 with our morning steps challenge! Get your heart pumping, clear your mind and let's enjoy the benefits of staying active together.

Tuesday, 3 September 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Exercise & fitness, Health & wellbeing
Chair yoga with Margarita

A seated exercise class for all abilities

Tuesday, 3 September 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Health & wellbeing
Mindfulness with Catherine

Take this opportunity to relax and learn simple skills to help with difficult thoughts and emotions.

Tuesday, 3 September 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Wednesday, 4 September

Exercise & fitness
Morning steps with Denise

Step, stride and swagger into 2024 with our morning steps challenge! Get your heart pumping, clear your mind and let's enjoy the benefits of staying active together.

Wednesday, 4 September 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Exercise & fitness, Health & wellbeing
Beyond basics Tai Chi and Qigong with Jerry

Exercise your body and mind with martial arts

Wednesday, 4 September 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Arts, Literature
Creative writing with Grace

Learn technique, practise your skills and carve out time in your week dedicated to writing creatively!

Wednesday, 4 September 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Health & wellbeing
Neurobics brain fitness

Have fun while maximising your memory muscles, challenging your cognition and building your brain power

Wednesday, 4 September 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Thursday, 5 September

Exercise & fitness, Health & wellbeing
Guided meditation

Enhance your day with 15 minutes of peace and mindfulness

Thursday, 5 September 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Exercise & fitness, Health & wellbeing
Yogalates with Margarita

Work on your strength and flexibility in this energising exercise class!

Thursday, 5 September 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Exercise & fitness
Solo dancing with Tracie

Learn Swing, Rumba, Ballroom and more!

Thursday, 5 September 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Exercise & fitness, Health & wellbeing
Gentle Hatha yoga with Margarita

Relax into a variety of poses with evening yoga

Thursday, 5 September 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM

Friday, 6 September

Arts, DIY & crafts
Mindful drawing with Jane

Feel your stress melt away as you lose yourself in your artistic creation.

Friday, 6 September 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Exercise & fitness
Cardio and gentle circuits with Jill

Move your body and boost your stamina

Friday, 6 September 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Health & wellbeing, Food & drink
Nutrition with Valentina

Learn about the effects of nutrition on various aspects of your health.

Friday, 6 September 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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