Last Monday the Groups took in a visit to the National Stud in Kildare, and shared a great experience with the horses.
Afterwards, they went next door and took a tour of the beautiful Japanese Gardens and took in the wonderful scenery.
We have fun classes and take exciting trips each month. Ages 55+ can join, just email us at activeretirement@ozanamhouse.ie or call us at (01)8742804.
The OPW kindly donated a guided tour of the castle for our group.
Afterwards the group had lunch in Lanigans and met the Liam McCarthy Cup.
We have fun classes and take exciting trips each month. Ages 55+ can join, just email us at activeretirement@ozanamhouse.ie or call us at (01)8742804.
The Men’s and Active Retirement Groups are getting active with a busy schedule of excursions planned.
Here is what is planned for the coming week:
On Monday, we are heading off for some 10 pin bowling at ALSAA and having a lunch in Kealys across the road afterwards.
On Wednesday, we are visiting Powerscourt House in Wicklow to enjoy the gardens and have a spot of lunch.
Keep an eye out for news and photos of what happened in the coming days.
The Group has been very busy in the last few months since we have opened up more after the recent restrictions.
Take a look at what they have been up to…
Active retirement group enjoyed learning to cook new dishes on our Monday cookery classes in June.
Mary, a retired chef in our Active Retirement Group and volunteer Fionnula learning the tricks of the trade.
ARG enjoyed some soft archery during June
ARG enjoyed a trip to the botanic gardens in June
ARG baking up a storm making brown bread and Guinness bread in June
ARG enjoy a trip to Dublinia in May
ARG went to see a Play Called Philo in Bewleys Café Theatre followed by some tea and cake in Marks and Spencer roof top cafe.
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.
Our annual remembrance mass on the 17th of November where we gave thanks to God for the lives of all of our departed loved ones. A special candle was lit in memory of all ARG members who passed away during the past year. Mass said by Fr Michael Casey.
ARG enjoyed a day out at the Fairy House winter festival.
Our Active Retirement Group had amazing Halloween celebrations with some fabulous costumes and a big congratulations to Tom who won a pumpkin carving competition.
We are delighted to have brought on board our new Active Retirement group coordinator; Amy Elbay. Amy is Santry born and bred. She graduated from All Hallows with a B.A in Theology and English Literature with a Postgraduate Certificate in Dementia care from Trinity College. and a Masters in Chaplaincy studies from D.C.U.
In Amy’s words; “I’ve been working in providing activities and pastoral care for older people for the past eight years and have loved every minute of it. I’m really enjoying the role so far and I consider it a privilege to work for such a fantastic organisation.”
After such a long wait, we are delighted that the Active Retirement Group are back in the centre. Over the last few weeks, they took part in their usual activities like bingo and darts with new a few new ones thrown in like a virtual concert as well as trips to the Botanic Gardens and the Henrietta Street Museum.
We have a Newsletter from our Men’s Group Coordinator, Glenn. The document contains a number of activities to keep you occupied. The theme of this newsletter is “this shall pass“. That’s important to remember. We are all doing our best during difficult circumstances, but it will be worth it when we all meet up again. Stay safe.
As we begin Level 5 measures today, it is important to know what our programmes and groups will be doing during this period. Below is the Men’s Group schedule for the next 6 weeks. We will be updating information as the situation develops on this blog.