Isorropia Community: Local Social Groups & Sessions Board by Isorropia Foundation https://padlet.com/isorropia/social This is where we list external social groups, sessions and information for our community members - this is updated weekly and posted onto the Community Graduates area! :) en-us 2020-10-19 11:53:11 UTC 2025-10-31 12:49:08 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f57a.png Anxiety Cafe Sessions @ Anxiety Cafe IOW isorropia https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/840746728 We are pleased to announce that we are now taking bookings for our small group Anxiety Cafe sessions.
To book your space please telephone 01983 822437, spaces are limited to 6 per session.]]> 2020-10-19 12:40:39 UTC https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/840746728 Weekly Session Timetable @ WOW Centre isorropia https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/840751403 Call 01983 300423 or email hellowow@wightdash.co.uk to book onto sessions for next week. There are currently spaces available for all sessions.
Thursday Yoga is now fully booked.]]> 2020-10-19 12:41:59 UTC https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/840751403 WOW Centre - Zoom Sessions isorropia https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/840756889 Would you like to get together over Zoom and discuss a book or a TV program? Try out a recipe or take part in a quiz? Well here's your chance. Once a week we will hold a virtual WOW! session starting in half term. We would love to hear your ideas for these sessions, so please do get in touch.]]> 2020-10-19 12:43:34 UTC https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/840756889 Time to Talk @ WOW isorropia https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/840763926 Time To Talk is back on October 6th from 2pm.

Would you like to talk to someone about problems you are having with anxiety, depression, your mood or any other pressing issue? Experienced support workers Sarah and Jane will be on hand to listen.

Spaces are limited, book by calling us on 01983 300423 or email hellowow@wightdash.co.uk]]> 2020-10-19 12:45:33 UTC https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/840763926 Isle of Wight Libraries isorropia https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/840791954 The Isle of Wight Council Library Service provide a variety of events, activities and more. Loads of great information on their Facebook page!]]> 2020-10-19 12:53:21 UTC https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/840791954 Carers IW @ St Mary's Hospital isorropia https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/840798870 Open 10am – 3.30pm Monday-Friday, excluding bank holidays.

Caring for someone has an impact on many aspects of your life, health and wellbeing, from money and benefits to being able to get out and about. Carers IW are a small independent charity offering unpaid carers in the community, information and a range of support.

Recognising the pressures of caring, the Carers Support Team offers personalised one-to-one emotional and practical support for all carers. We are based in the quiet Carers Lounge in St Mary’s Hospital at the entrance to Appley & Colwell Ward, this service is open to all adult carers of adults regardless of their funding issues.  Carers will be able to talk in confidence about any issues they are facing and want support with.

For more information contact (01983) 822099 ext 2568

]]> 2020-10-19 12:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/840798870 Virtual Music & Musing Afternoon @ Oddfellows isorropia https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/840804646 Join us on Zoom for a song, some music or poetry. Contribute or just listen and enjoy – the choice is yours.

We would love to see you.
Held on Monday’s at 3pm to 4.30pm. Sorry, you have to supply your own cuppa and cake but the chat will be free flowing!

Please contact Maretta.Heap@oddfellows.co.uk for more information.]]> 2020-10-19 12:56:54 UTC https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/840804646 Creative Cafe @ Independent Arts (via Zoom) isorropia https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/840812671
Creative Café is a regular group for older people providing a different and exciting creative activity along with an opportunity to socialise, and learn something new every week.

To book your place, call 01983 822437 or email info@independentarts.org.uk

]]> 2020-10-19 12:59:06 UTC https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/840812671 Our Place Community Cafe - Freshwater isorropia https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/840822032 We’re very pleased to announce that Our Place is back!
Hazel, Adam and Mel will be there alongside some of our volunteers to chat, catch up and help with any issues that have arisen over the last few months.
Our Place will take place between 10am and 12 noon on Tuesdays.]]> 2020-10-19 13:01:31 UTC https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/840822032 SingAbout Online - Independent Arts (Via Zoom) isorropia https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/840832171 We have added a zoom SingAbout session on Wednesday afternoons at 2pm.

Joining instructions can be found by emailing info@independentarts.org.uk or call 01983 822437

Sessions are open to all.

]]> 2020-10-19 13:04:10 UTC https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/840832171 WOW - Isle of Wight Women's Centre isorropia https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/840842434 2020-10-19 13:06:34 UTC https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/840842434 isorropia https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/840870269 2020-10-19 13:13:30 UTC https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/840870269 1Leisure - The Heights, Medina Leisure Centre & Westridge isorropia https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/840953131 Isle of Wight Council local gyms and Leisure Centre information]]> 2020-10-19 13:32:48 UTC https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/840953131 Cowes Men's Shed isorropia https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/841015490 Cowes Men’s Shed is open to everyone aged 18 and over not just men!

We have a large carpentry/joinery workshop, a (relatively) sawdust-free break and activity room and a well-equipped kitchen area with an oven, hobs, a microwave, fridge and (most importantly) a kettle.

We also have a spacious garden that contains two polytunnels, raised beds, benches and the occasional red squirrel.

There is no membership fee and we are open five days a week (Mon-Fri) 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A Project Leader is available to lend a hand, give guidance (where requested) and to train members on how to use equipment.

Besides woodwork and pottering about in the garden we also have also played host to quilling, knitting, model-making and singing.

Come along to connect, converse and create!

If you don’t fancy doing anything practical – pop in for a chat and a tea or a coffee.

]]> 2020-10-19 13:46:02 UTC https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/841015490 Anxiety Cafe @ Independent Arts (via Zoom) isorropia https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/841022686 Anxiety Café is designed to help those living with anxiety who are ready to take the next step towards improving their social isolation, confidence and gain new skills through creative activity.

Over 16s only. Please call 01983 822437 to book your place.

If you have any queries, please get in contact with us either over email
info@independentarts.org.uk

]]> 2020-10-19 13:47:33 UTC https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/841022686 Independent Arts isorropia https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/841030484 Independent Arts is an Isle of Wight charity founded in 1987, using the arts to improve wellbeing, quality of life and to reduce social isolation.]]> 2020-10-19 13:49:15 UTC https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/841030484 isorropia https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/841136449 2020-10-19 14:12:04 UTC https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/841136449 isorropia https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/841151535 2020-10-19 14:15:12 UTC https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/841151535 Nature Walk with Dave Fairlamb - Tues 27th October isorropia https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/844834721 Join our Wildlife Guide, Dave Fairlamb of Natural Links for an hour and a half of wonderful wildlife in a glorious landscape. Meet at 2.30am at the Meadow Arch next to the car park.

Following government guidelines, group size will be limited and we will always adhere to the current recommended social distancing.

]]> 2020-10-20 13:52:28 UTC https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/844834721 Crazy Fun Friday Games Afternoon @ Oddfellows isorropia https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/844846629 Games Afternoon
3pm Fridays on Zoom
Enjoy a fun game of Beetle, Zingo (Online Bingo), Poker,
Pontoon or whatever else we find can be adapted to play
online.

Email Maretta.Heap@oddfellows.co.uk for the Zoom link

All our Zoom events are on the same code and can be joined using an ordinary telephone, if you don’t have computer access. – email or give us a ring to find out how you can join in.
There is no need to be lonely in lockdown – Oddfellows is still a friendly society!

]]> 2020-10-20 13:54:55 UTC https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/844846629 Curry & Quiz Night @ Quay Arts isorropia https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/844852374 Our popular Curry & Quiz nights are back! Hosted by the lovable Bobbin Dixon, join us for a socially distanced quiz night with a delicious vegan curry. 
10th October]]> 2020-10-20 13:56:09 UTC https://padlet.com/isorropia/social/wish/844852374