Join us Tuesday mornings at Saxmundham Library for our 5asideCHESS session for adults! Drop in from 10.30AM to 12PM.
These sessions take place on the first three Tuesdays of the month.
5asideCHESS is not about being a chess master or even the need to be very good at chess. We say “it’s who you meet, not who you beat”, using 5asideCHESS as a tool to meet people, play, teach and chat. 5asideCHESS is about connection and community, and has a huge mission to tackle loneliness and social isolation, and to support people's mental health and wellbeing.
5asideCHESS is a mini version of the old game that we use as an international, recognisable language. It is a self-help tool for all ages and backgrounds, and Suffolk Libraries is targeting these sessions for people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones as part of the Creative Health programme. We would also like to encourage anyone who is interested to come along and have a chat and play too!
Interested in volunteering for 5asideCHESS? We're looking for people to help facilitate these drop-in sessions. Learn more about volunteering with Suffolk Libraries.
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