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The six week Summer Outings Programme is a key aspect in the overall personal development of the members in the Mens Group at Ozanam House. Members gain educational, social, historical, physical and cultural skills by attending the programme which is … Continue reading
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We are mid way through our Summer 2017 Programme and have undertaken a range of national and local trips to places of cultural and historical interest. Our trips have taken us to Donadea Forrest Park, Kilkenny Castle, Leighlinbridge, Drogheda, Battle … Continue reading
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Last Friday (16th June) we teamed up with our friends in the Active Retirement Group and visited Aras an Uachtarain. The staff were so helpful and gave us delicious homemade cakes and tea/coffee followed by a wonderful tour of the … Continue reading
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It’s been a hectic couple of weeks at the Mens Group. Our 6 week Summer Programme has been finalized so we are all looking forward to that starting on 13th July. We’ve been busy with a variety of weekly activities … Continue reading
One of our volunteers, Noreen, recently trained as a gentle exercise facilitator with Age & Opportunity Ireland. She commenced classes with some of the the group this week. The guys really enjoyed it and had some fun while limbering up.
Mens Group Visit to Leinster House
Last Thursday, some of the group visited Leinster House and, thanks to Minister Paschal Donohue TD, were given a guided tour of the Dail and Seanad. After the tour the group were invited to the bar and given complimentary refreshments which were very much appreciated.
Following the visit to Leinster House, the group did a tour of the Rock & Roll Museum in Temple Bar with some of the guys managing to get a jamming session in which was great fun.
We would like to thank Dublin Bus for kindly providing the transport for us to our venues.
It’s been a busy week at the Mens Group this Easter.
We packed a lot into the last few days .
In our Cookery Class we made delicious hot cross buns.
Samaritan Outreach Volunteers Ann & Patrickcame in to visit us and gave a very informative presentation on their work and facilitated a group discussion about looking after our mental health.
We were all presented with Easter Eggs too. Thanks Ozanam House!
Samaritans Presentation on Thursday
Easter Eggs are always a welcome treat!
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It was another busy week at the Mens Group particularly on Thursday when we seemed to fit an awful lot into the few hours. Joe McGarvey (standing) celebrated his 69th birthday on Wednesday. Happy Birthday Joe! Homemade … Continue reading
Sadly, we lost one of our members this week with the passing of John Sheekey (RIP).
John was a popular guy in the group and was always up for having fun. He always had a smile on his face.
We will miss you John and hope that you are smiling down on us all here.
John Sheekey (on the right) ‘operating’ in February!
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On Thursday the group braved the chilly weather and headed for Skerries Mills in North County Dublin. We had a lovely guided tour of the mills and followed that with a nice coastal drive across the border into County Meath … Continue reading