The Joy Club Opiniones 

Excellent sessions...Jerry expertly steers the group through the intricacies of qi gong and tai chi and manages the timings to perfection. His manner and presentation are superb.

Really good talks and activities on The Joy club. Interesting talk about traditions of Christmas. So much l had never heard before.

I am enjoying the 5 part creative writing course on writing short stories. We are 3 weeks in and I have learned a lot. I think by the end of the course I might well rate the course as 5*.
I think Grace, our tutor, encourages and informs the group at the same time. We are a small group, and she has got us working together very productively.

The instructions were very clear and easy to follow. Kam also asked us if the exercises were too hard or too easy so that she could adjust accordingly.
She also complimented some in the group personally, so that we knew she was keeping an eye on things and cared about us and how it all was going and was doing her best to make this the best class possible
All in all a very welcoming, warm and caring lesson.

Easy to follow instructor very clear instruction

I was slightly dubious about the Joy Club, partly because of the name, but I have found the classes with Margarita brilliant. Besides joining in live, I have used recorded sessions so that I can practice yoga and Pilates at times that are convenient for me.
The exercises are nicely challenging - everyone can work at their own level and in the live sessions no-one but Margarita can see you so there is no embarrassment. There are lots of other events which I am looking forward to trying.

I have been asked by the Joy Club to review my impressions of the seated exercise class I took part in. It was very similar to yoga but done On a chair or next to one. Margarita was very professional and explained the exercises well. I enjoyed the class and would happily do something similar again. This is the first class I have done with her, or with the Joy Club and I will see what the other classes are like before committing myself after the trial month

First time for doing this class. Easy link to follow for the zoom entry to activity. Instructor gave an introduction as to what the format for the class was going to be today and came across as being friendly and patient.
Class was well constructed starting with simple and clear instructions for exercises for warming up different parts of the body. Also given instruction on the breathing technique. After some Qui Gong exercises we moved onto doing some Tai chi which was broken down into simple individual moves first. We then repeated the tai chi moves all the way through without stopping but with clear verbal instructions and instructor doing the moves with you as well to follow. At the end of the class time to go over anything you weren't sure of. Will definitely be trying to fit this class in again next week.

Joy Club provides chances to learn, participate and interact with others. It is welcoming and good fun.

I had never tried a mindfulness session before and was not sure what to expect. I was apprehensive at the start but listening to and chatting with Catherine prior to the actual start of the session, ( I did not mention about being apprehensive) I became so relaxed, just by Catherine’s approach and softness of her voice. The session was so peaceful and relaxing, I just forgot about so many things and drifted into happy places. I found that as soon as the session had started it was time to end the session, as the time went so quickly. I am planning to use some of the techniques, I learnt, and try and use them on my own but will most defiantly be attending further sessions

I’ve taken part in 3 Joy Club sessions so far from the wide range available. It is easy to book a session and you receive helpful reminders in advance. Joining is straightforward using Zoom.
The quality of tuition has been high - Yoga and Tai Chi provided clear instruction and was pleasantly challenging. The History of Zoo design (a bit left field) was fascinating all the way through with an opportunity to ask questions at the end.
So far so good - more booked sessions planned! 👍

I recently retired as a Relationship Counsellor at the age of seventy-four. I have written some short stories and self-published a couple of books. These books were written to my grandchildren whilst they were in the womb and given to them on their first birthdays. However, I wanted to learn more about writing. I joined the Creative Writing Group only three weeks ago and it is truly inspiring. Grace is so engaging and energising and listening to the other writers sharing I am learning a lot. I encourage anyone who has ever thought of writing to come along

An enjoyable session without having to leave home. I have already signed up for more sessions with the Joy Club. Thanks to Saga.

I have taken the chair yoga session and found it very helpful as I have ostio-arthritis in knees and hip joints so movement is limited. The instructor, Margarita, was sympathetic and the session left me feeling stretched and comfortable. I shall be taking up these classes on a regular basis.

Great chat session. Able to talk easily about problems and get helpful tips from Pete and another viewer. Will attend more sessions as really lovely people.

Started various programmes this week - Attended 2 exercise type classes which for my arthritic hips were quite challenging. Enjoyed them but would like instructors to give more adaptations to each posture/ position. Coffee break was friendly & topics were varied. Easy to access via zoom.

I’ve been a member of the Joy club for 18 months and feel that it has enriched my life, specially during lockdown. There’s so many different courses/ sessions to choose from.
You can literally have a tailor made leisure life online.
It,s also great to meet people from different walks of life and from different parts of the country

My second attempt at online Zumba, as my broadband kept dropping out for my first attempt. Good routines and I certainly know that I have exercised today. I intend to continue.

I am so pleased I found this group . As someone newly retired I am finding this group really helpful to add some structure to my day , meet other retired people and learn new skills as well as keeping healthy and having fun . As the activities are on zoom I am getting to meet people from far and wide that I wouldn’t normally meet . This is by far the best £5 a month I spend . I can’t believe the vast array of activities on offer as there is something for everyone . I was offered a welcome talk within a couple of days of joining and this was really helpful and gave me lots of information on how to get the most out of the joy club.
I did my first tai chi class and it was amazing. Jerry explained the moves so very clearly and has such a soothing calming voice . I have also done cardio and low circuits with gill and she gave alternatives for each move so I could work at the right level for me . Although very different both classes left me feeling energised and lifted my mood . I am now considering other activities such as the book club and one of the many talks on offer .activities are often recorded so I have been able to practice tai chi in between classes . I came across this club by accident and am so glad I did . There is nothing negative to say about this club . They regularly ask for feedback from members in different ways and classes or activities are added or adapted in response to this . An amazing club

Love learning Tai Chi and Qigong with Jerry on The Joy Club. Jerry makes it looks easy, he shows the movements step by step that we can all mirror and follow easily. At the end of the one hour session, I feel well stretch, relaxed and pleasantly happy.