Alzheimer Scotland groups return for December

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A number of groups organised by Alzheimer Scotland will take place across Aberdeenshire in December.

These community groups are there to be enjoyed by anyone living with dementia or experiencing difficulties with their memory, including their families and friends.

All are welcome; people who can attend independently and/or for those unable to do so should come with a companion who can provide any support for them.

Those attending groups are responsible for organising their own transport to and from activities.

Alzheimer Scotland activities happening in Aberdeenshire this month are as follows:

December 6 (Tuesday)

• Turriff Hae A News - 11am-12.30pm at Turriff Library

For people living with Dementia and their carers to meet up, have a cuppa, chat and take part in an activity

For more information you can contact Kathy on kfraser@alzscot.org or 07795 391092.

• Insch Social Group - 2-3pm at Bennachie Leisure Centre

A social group for people living with dementia and their carers to have a blether, cuppa and some festive fun.

For more information you can contact Susan on swestcott@alzscot.org or 07876 003154.

December 7 (Wednesday)

• Westhill Social Group - 2-3pm at Westhill Library

A social group for people living with dementia and their carers to have a blether, cuppa and some festive fun.

For more information you can contact Susan on swestcott@alzscot.org or 07876 003154.

December 8 (Thursday)

• Ellon Social Group - 2-3pm at The Kirk Centre

A social group for people living with dementia and their carers to have a blether, a cuppa and some Christmas fun.

For more information you can contact Susan on swestcott@alzscot.org or 07876 003154.

• Ellon Carers Support Group - 2-3pm at The Kirk Centre (Forvie Room)

For people who support someone with dementia, to get together for a chat with others in the same situation, share information and experiences.

For more information you can contact Mags on mcorbett@alzscot.org or 07769 366 175.

• Activities And Social Group - 1.30-3pm at Banchory Town Hall

For people living with Dementia and their carers, come along and enjoy a chat, cuppa and social activities.

Due to the local pantomime in Hall, this group will run on the second and fourth Thursdays only in December.

For more information you can contact Dee on dcobban@alzscot.org or 07825 546006.

December 13 (Tuesday)

• Activity Group - 11am-12.30pm at Banff Castle

For more information you can contact Kathy on kfraser@alzscot.org or 07795 391092.

• Activities And More - 10.30am-12pm at Stonehaven Community Education Centre

For people living with Dementia and their carers, join for some gentle chair exercise, social activities and a cuppa.

For more information you can contact Dee on dcobban@alzscot.org or 07825 546006.

• Stonehaven Carer Support Group - 10.30am-12pm at Stonehaven Community Education Centre

For people who support someone with dementia, to get together for a chat with others in the same situation, share information and experiences.

For more information you can contact Mags on mcorbett@alzscot.org or 07769 366 175.

December 14 (Wednesday)

• Peterhead Hae A News - 11am-12.30pm at Peterhead Library

For people living with Dementia and their carers to meet up, have a cuppa, chat and take part in an activity.

For more information you can contact Kathy on kfraser@alzscot.org or 07795 391092.

• Huntly Social Group - 1.30-2.30pm at Square Deal

A social group for people living with dementia and their carers to have a blether, a cuppa and some festive fun with Dee.

For more information you can contact Susan on swestcott@alzscot.org or 07876 003154.

December 15 (Thursday)

• Mintlaw Hae A News - 11am-12.30pm at Mintlaw Library, MACBI Community Hub.

The outfoor activity group from Aden has moved indoors over the winter months.

For more information you can contact Kathy on kfraser@alzscot.org or 07795 391092

December 20 (Tuesday)

• Cake And Curling - 11am-12.30pm at Turriff Library

A monthly group for people with dementia and their carer's to enjoy a game of floor curling, followed by a cuppa and cake.

For more information you can contact Kathy on kfraser@alzscot.org or 07795 391092.

December 21 (Wednesday)

• Music And More Christmas Group - 11am-12.30pm online

Come online and join Aimee for a Festive themed sing-a-long, contact Kathy to receive the link.

For more information, including the link to join the session, you can contact Kathy on kfraser@alzscot.org or 07795 391092.

December 22 (Thursday)

• Banff Hae A News - 11am-12.30pm at Banff Library

For people living with Dementia and their carers to meet up, have a cuppa, chat and take part in an activity.

For more information you can contact Kathy on kfraser@alzscot.org or 07795 391092

• Ellon Social Group - 2-3pm at The Kirk Centre

A social group for people living with dementia and their carers to have a blether, a cuppa and some Christmas fun.

Miriam will join us with her viola to play Christmas and Scottish tunes and have a bit of a sing-song.

For more information you can contact Susan on swestcott@alzscot.org or 07876 003154.

• Activities And Social Group - 1.30-3pm at Banchory Town Hall

For people living with Dementia and their carers, come along and enjoy a chat, cuppa and social activities.

Due to the local pantomime in Hall, this group will run on the second and fourth Thursdays only in December.

For more information you can contact Dee on dcobban@alzscot.org or 07825 546006.

There will be no Huntly Carers Support Group in December due to the festive closure of the Linden Centre.

For more information on this group's future activities you can contact Mags on mcorbett@alzscot.org or 07769 366 175.

A brand new carers support group will be launching in Port Elphinstone in January.

For more information on this new group you can contact Susan on swestcott@alzscot.org or 07876 003154.

The visual arts workshop in Stonehaven is taking a break and will restart on January 9.

For more information you can contact Dee on dcobban@alzscot.org or 07825 546006.

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