Grantham: Badminton Club Fights Loneliness for Seniors Aged 60 to 90

A badminton group helps older folks learn and connect. It also works to ease loneliness. Saroj Ladva, age 71, runs the club for people aged 60 to 90 years. They meet at the Meres Leisure Centre in Grantham.

Saroj enjoys badminton herself and wanted more older people to play. She noticed older people can feel alone and also felt lonely staying home. The club helps people escape loneliness, and learn a new skill too.

The group meets Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and beginners are welcome to join. It doesn’t matter if it is your first time playing. Saroj plays with members to help them relax and hopes to boost their confidence.

Sometimes, people sit out during games to chat with others there. Socializing is a big part of the club, and Saroj thinks we should support older people more. Older people need to feel valued and confident, Learning badminton provides a new skill.

Sheila, Alice, and Lillian, aged 92, 90, and 90 respectively, are group members. Saroj finds running the group rewarding and likes making people happy through badminton. Helping a 90-year-old play is great.

If you want to join contact Saroj at 07456987713, or inquire at the Meres Leisure Centre on Trent Road for more details.