Men’s Group Have Completed the Mind Yourself Course

The Men Receiving Their Completion Certs
The Men Receiving Their Completion Certs

The Men’s Group have just completed a 6 week Mind Yourself course run Sláintecare learning how to keep their health and well being in good shape.

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

Sponsored by HSE, Healthy Ireland, Local Government Ireland, North East Inner City and Dublin City Community Co-op

Mens Group Recent Activities

The Men’s Group have been busy with a trip to the cinema a few weeks ago to see ‘North Circular’ – musical odyssey traveling the length of Dublin’s North Circular Road, from the Phoenix Park to Dublin Port, exploring the history, music and residents of this richly storied street.

Photo of the group at the Savoy for 'North Circular' film
At the Savoy for ‘North Circular’ film.

More recently, the men tucked into a load of pancakes for Pancake/Shrove Tuesday. Yum!

Photo of pancakes being mixed in a bowl
Preparation from scratch (no pre-mixed)
The finished pancakes
From the pan…
Pancakes being eaten
and eat!

This week they also took a trip to the National Museum and had a look at the archaeology and other artefacts on display. Afterwards, they enjoyed a bite to eat at the Chez Max Café.

Photo of the group at the National Museum
At the National Museum
The group at the Chez Max Café
Chez Max Café


We have fun activities and take exciting trips each month. Ages 55+ can join, just email us at [email protected] or call us on .

Mens Group 2022 Pool Competition Final

After a few delays, last year’s Pool competition was completed. Joe took the title after a tense first frame which Christy unluckily lost by potting the white with the black on the final ball and Joe comfortably taking the 2nd frame for the win.

Photo of Joe  and Christy
Joe (left) and Christy (right)

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

Mens Group Activities Planned for February

Monday
Tuesday
(1 pm – 3:30 pm)
Wednesday
(1 pm – 3:30 pm)
Thursday
Friday
(1 pm – 3:30 pm)
12
Quiz / Computer time
(2 – 3 pm)
Quiz
Computer Time
3
Mind Yourself!
(1:30-3:00 pm)
Mind Yourself!
67
Bingo
89
Quiz / Computer time
(2 – 3 pm)
Quiz
Computer Time
10
Mind Yourself!
(1:30-3:00 pm)
Mind Yourself!
13 14
Bingo
1516
Quiz / Computer time
(2 – 3 pm)
Quiz
Computer Time
17
Mind Yourself!
(1:30-3:00 pm)
Mind Yourself!
20
21
Bingo
2223
Day Out!
Tbc
24
Mind Yourself!
(1:30-3:00 pm)
Mind Yourself!
27
28
Bingo



Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance,
you must keep moving.

 (Albert Einstein)

We have fun activities and take exciting trips each month. Ages 55+ can join, just email us at [email protected] or call us on .

Mind Yourself!

A Men’s Guide to Health

A 6 week course

  • Talk about what health means to you.
  • Learn tips about looking after your health.
  • Find out about how to talk to your doctor.
  • Hear from some guest speakers.

When: Friday afternoons 1.30 – 3pm
Starting:Friday afternoons 1.30 – 3pm
Where:Ozanam House

For more information or register (late registration is available) , please contact: [email protected] or call Ian on 085 245 5619

Slaintecare Healthy Communities is supported by

Mens Group Activities Planned for January

Group is back from Christmas Holidays at 10th Jan 2023!

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
910

1:00 – 3:30pm
Bingo
11
12

Computer time
(2 – 3 pm)
13

Quiz
1617

1:00 – 3:30pm
Bingo
18
19

Quiz/Computer time
(2 – 3 pm)
20

Mind Yourself!
(1:30-3 pm)
2324

1:00 – 3:30pm
Bingo
25
26
Day Out TBC
27

Mind Yourself!
(1:30-3 pm)
3031

1:00 – 3:30pm
Bingo

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

Men’s Group Activities Planned for Oct

Looking ahead to another busy month for the Men’s Group

Monday
Tuesday
(1 pm – 3:30 pm)
Wednesday
Thursday
(1 pm – 3:30 pm)
Friday
(1 pm – 3:30 pm)
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4


5






6
Computer time
(2 – 3 pm)

7
Quiz

10






11


12






13
Computer time
(2 – 3 pm)

14
Oktoberfest


17







18



19







20
Computer time
(2 – 3 pm)


21
Quiz


24





25

26





27
Computer time
(2 – 3 pm)
28
Day Out?




31
Halloween!














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

Active Retirement Group Visit the Chesty Beatty Museum

Last Wednesday, the ARG took a trip to the world class Chester Beatty Library to view the fantastic exhibitions there including: the Asian Collection of artefacts, manuscripts, the Emperor’s Robe and many more exotic, fascinating and wonderful items.

The ladies inspecting the Samurai costume.
Caption competition!

Afterwards, the group relaxed at the Library’s Silk Road Café for a cuppa and bite to eat.

Outside at the Silk Road Café

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