Category Archives: COMMUNITY GROUPS

Ozanam Community Programmes and Groups.
Includes ARG and Mens group.

Sep 1 2023

ARG Activities for Sept 2023

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4
10:30
WELCOME BACK ARG!
Members Meeting		5
6
11am
Magic Play at Bewleys Café €5
meet at Ozanam house at 		78
10:30 Bingo

11:30 Darts
910
11
10:30 Go for Life

11:30 Group games		1213
10:30 Tea and chat
11:30 Walking Group
Iveagh Gardens		1415
1-3pm
Party in the Hall
1617
18
10:30 Drama

11:30 Go for Life
1920
10:30 Group Quiz
Quiz
11:30 Karaoke
2122
10:30 Bingo

11:30 Darts
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25
10:30 Drama

11:30 Go for Life
2627
10:30 Walking Group
Botanical Gardens		2829
10:30 Bingo

11:30 Darts
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ARG membership is now at capacity, however we will open up a waiting list for those hoping to join. For further information, please email: activeretirement@ozanamhouse.ie.

Aug 15 2023

One Family Parenting Courses October 2023

One Family have upcoming in person Parenting Courses starting on Tuesday 3rd October (8 weeks) which are taking place at Ozanam House.

There is also a course available over Zoom. Register for this at www.onefamily.ie

All in person courses are FREE and the Zoom course fee is €50.

More information and booking:

One Family Parenting Courses

For enquiries, please email us at emckiernan@onefamily.ie for the in person Parenting or ccox@onefamily.ie for the Positive Parenting courses or call One Family (01)662 9212.

Aug 10 2023

Adult Education Classes from September 2023

Ozanam House Adult Education courses provide the North Inner City Dublin community with the opportunity to return to education.

Here is the latest update on our Adult Education Classes and start dates and times. Classes will start on the 25th of September.

Available Classes include:

  • Tai Chi
  • Yoga
  • Computers
  • Healthy Cooking
  • Sewing
  • Mobile Technology
  • Arts & Crafts

In general, courses are 10 weeks in duration.

Read/Download/Print the Adult Education Flyer for more information: course content, dates, times, fees.

We have a large selection of classes in many subjects open to ages 18 and upwards,
just email us at admin@ozanamhouse.ie or call us at (01)8742804.

Aug 8 2023

Active Retired Summer Trips 2023

On Monday the group enjoyed a hand ball workshop at the Croke Park Handball Alley. 

On Wednesday the group took part in a ten pin bowling tournament in the Alsaa.


On Tuesday we enjoyed some bush crafts in the woods of Gormanston College. 

The youth group enjoyed a day out to the escape boat on Grand Canal Dock on Thursday.  The team enjoyed working together to solve puzzles and escape the boat. 


On Friday we finished our teen summer camp with sports in the part and then we enjoyed a lovely meal together in Luigi Malones of Temple Bar. 

We have fun classes and take exciting trips each month. Ages 55+ can join, just email us at activeretirement@ozanamhouse.ie or call us on (01)8742804.

Jul 14 2023

ARG and Mens Group Bowling

The ARG and the Men’s Group have started a 4 week 10 pin bowling competition. They completed Round 1 last week at the ALSAA sports club.

Photo of the gang bowling at ALSAA

Afterwards they headed over the road to a favourite haunt, Kiely’s for a nice meal before heading back to HQ.

ARG membership is now at capacity, however we will open up a waiting list for those hoping to join. For further information, please email: activeretirement@ozanamhouse.ie or call 01 874 2804.

Jun 27 2023

ARG Visited Howth on Bloomsday

The group headed out to Howth with the crowds on Bloomsday last and visited the RNLI lifeboat station in Howth and had a great time. They were so impressed by the fantastic work that the RNLI do and they all thought that Ian Sheridan was an absolute Jem he was so nice to them talking them thhrough the fine work they do.

Upstairs in the Lifeboat Station with the 2 Dachshunds
Some one wants to launch!
The ARG gang and Ian Sheridan, RNLI Mechanic

Afterwards they had the obligatory fish ‘n’ chips – when in Howth!

ARG membership is now at capacity, however we will open up a waiting list for those hoping to join. For further information, please email: activeretirement@ozanamhouse.ie or call 01 874 2804.

Jun 23 2023

Mens Group Pool Competition and Jigsaw

Congratulations to Christy and Tom, our two finalists of the Ozanam Spring/Summer pool competition. Great pool played by both men with Christy winning this season’s title.

Ian, Christy and Joe with the Cup!

Congratulations to Joe on completing a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle of St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican at our Men’s Group.

We have fun activities and take exciting trips each month. Ages 55+ can join, just email us at mensgroup@ozanamhouse.ie or call us on (01)8742804.

Jun 13 2023

ARG have started a Wednesday Walking Group

We are calling ourselves the Wednesday Wanderers. Each Wednesday we will do a different walk around Dublin, a few weeks ago we walked to the Blessington Street Basin and enjoyed getting out and getting active.

Setting Out from Grenville St
At Blessington St Basin

Iveagh Gardens
Last week, the group were joined by our international volunteers for a walk in the Iveagh Gardens followed by a stroll to Stephens Green.

In the Iveagh Gardens

In St Stephens Green on the way back

ARG membership is now at capacity, however we will open up a waiting list for those hoping to join. For further information, please email: activeretirement@ozanamhouse.ie.

Jun 9 2023

Mens Group Activities for June 2023

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12:30 – 15:30
Activity Days and Pool

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12:30 – 15:30
Quiz and Pool
Quiz
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12:30 – 15:30
Bingo and Pool

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12:30 – 15:30
Activity Days and Pool
9
12:30 – 15:30
Quiz and Pool
Quiz
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12:30 – 15:30
Bingo and Pool

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12:30 – 15:30
Activity Days and Pool
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12:30 – 15:30
Quiz and Pool
Quiz
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12:30 – 15:30
Bingo and Pool

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12:30 – 15:30
Activity Days and Pool
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12:30 – 15:30
Quiz and Pool
Quiz

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12:30 – 15:30
Bingo and Pool

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12:30 – 15:30
Activity Days and Pool
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12:30 – 15:30
Quiz and Pool
Quiz

We have fun activities and take exciting trips each month. Ages 55+ can join, just email us at mensgroup@ozanamhouse.ie or call us on (01)8742804.

Jun 2 2023

Men’s Group Trip to Croke Park

The Men’s Group had an outing to Croke Park last week.

While there they had a look at the museum and dressing rooms.

And not a Dublin jersey in sight!!

Later they checked the pitch to make sure it is up to scratch!

Beside the hallowed turf

We have fun classes and take exciting trips each month. Ages 55+ can join, just email us at mensgroup@ozanamhouse.ie or call us on (01)8742804.