To provide a warm and welcoming environment with total confidentiality in a room with others who are in the same situation. To provide a listening ear for emotional and practical issues and to offer suggestions and help for dealing with these. To show that in time it is possible to function well in this new, perhaps strange, world. Both men and women who have been married for a long time (or with the same partner) may find that the world on their own is quite different and in some cases rather frightening. Members are encouraged to exchange their stories - not only of illness and sadness - but also practical tips for starting life anew, their own discoveries and to celebrate their small triumphs, thus
demonstrating how it is possible to grow during this process.
other activities
There is a large daily programme of events at the Michael Sobell Community Centre (see below).
Access
opening times - Michael Sobell Community Centre is open from 9am to 5pm (excluding High Holy Days and Bank Holidays) catchment area - NW London and the West End age limit - None public transport - Tube: Brent Cross, Golders Green
Bus routes: 83, 183, 210 and 240
Nearest bus stop: Highfield Avenue, Stop C
Off street parking available accessibility - wheelchair access , disabled toilets
referral - self-referral accepted, gp referral accepted, mental health worker referral accepted
background information on this organisation
The group meets on Wednesday afternoons (except for the High Holy Days and Bank Holidays) at Jewish Care's Michael Sobell Community Centre, part of the Maurice and Vivian Wohl Campus (entrance on the corner of Golders Green Road and Limes Avenue: quite easy for parking) but in the first instance they would need to call 07721 537 911 to register their details for security.
