“Navigator Cafe”
Here at 4 Hotham Road, Sorrento
A social group for families living with dementia
What happens at the Cafe?
9:00: The Facilitator and Volunteers will set up the meeting place
10:00: It's welcome to the Families, a cup of tea/coffee and program and personal updates
10:30: The Care Givers will go into the Hangar "office" for discussion around their roles as full-time carer and issues they may have.
With the Care Givers away, the volunteers and those men and women living with dementia will enjoy a variety of entertaining but gently challenging activities.
11:30: It's back together for the very popular music and dance time. Beware, everyone is "singing" and/or "dancing".
12:00: It's time to close. Warm farewells to the families, while volunteers reset the Hangar for the next PNMSA activity.
In August 2025, the “Navigator Cafe” was invited to relocate to the “Hangar” at 4 Hotham Road Sorrento.
Through moving to a larger building, we have been able to offer support to a greater number of local families. The move has been such a success for everyone.
During the time at the “Hangar”, the families have enjoyed a range of activities such as a welcome BBQ, “Special Men” day, preparation for both Melbourne Cup Day and Christmas, and of course, the Christmas Party.
A full program awaits the families in 2026, opening with the “Welcome Back” BBQ on Thursday, 29th January.
“New Friends, New Activities”
A glorious day at the Hangar greeted families and volunteers. It just couldn’t feel any better for just about a full house in the sunshine.
Morning tea was prepared, families settled in for a chat and a few table games, Frank gave a lovely rendition of “Waltzing Matilda.
Golf outside was a great addition with both Peter and Frank revealing a real talent for the sport. It sounds like there will be a few coaching sessions with both Peter and Frank to come.
“Getting to Know You”
A wonderful event sitting with the families, finding out a lot about the individuals and their partners. Some lovely comments coming from both. Other comments made you laugh! Definitely “love” was in the air!
Those living with dementia were asked to prepare an artwork to share with their partner for Valentines Day. More love and romance came to the fore.
The “Welcome Back” BBQ
Thank you everyone for a wonderful spread of delights for the Table.
Great to have the Men’s Shed on the BBQ and “The Shed Men” playing some favourite songs.
A beautiful start to 2026 at the Cafe.