Both groups have been getting out and about together. Recently, they went bowling at the ALSAA facilities near the Airport.
Group Photo of All the GangAll Eyes on the GameChecking the Line of the Bowling BallA Good Swing with Motion BlurGetting to the Business End of the Competition
They also took to the waves with a boat trip from Dublin Port to Dun Laoghaire.
Very Windy on the Samuel Beckett BridgeHeading out into Dublin Bay
We have fun classes and take exciting trips each month. Ages 55+ can join, just email us at [email protected] or [email protected] or call us on (01)874 2804.
The 2 groups had a day trip to the magnificent Russborough House, home of the Beit Art Collection.
While there, they had a tour of the House and all the impressive paintings and decorations. Later they took a stroll around the extensive and beautifully manicured grounds.
Black Marble Fireplace and Flower Stand and BowlOur Tour Guide Relating the Stories from the House Our Tour Guide Showing the Antique FurnitureMagnificent Fireplace and PainitngImpressive Music RoomOld Four Poster BedDecorative Walls, Mirrors and FireplacesPlayful Madame Baccelli by Thomas GainsboroughDetail from Painting of the Phoenix ParkPaintings and Deep Brown Wooden DoorFireplace and PaintingsPaintings and LibraryIn the CourtyardAt the Side of the HouseOld Greenhouse Statue Fountain In Lake and GroundsStatue Fountain In LakeView back to the House over LakeResident SwanHorse Sculptures and LakeOrnamental Fountain View over the Grounds to the Sugarloaf View over the Trees to the Sugarloaf
We have fun classes and take exciting trips each month. Ages 55+ can join, just email us at [email protected] or [email protected] or call us on (01)874 2804.
We had our Annual Art and Crafts Exhibition in June. Take a look at some of the work produced during the last year.
Emily Chen, “Country View” Oil on BoardEmily Chen, “Lighthouse” Acrylic on PaperVadym, “Untitled” Acrylic on PaperVadym, “Untitled” Oil on Canvas Vadym, “Untitled” Oil on Canvas Oreva Buluku, “Untitled” Pastel on Paper Oreva Buluku, “Untitled” Oil on Board Oreva Buluku, “Untitled” Oil on CanvasOreva Buluku, “Untitled” Pastel on PaperDavid McCabe, “The Metro” Oil on Board David McCabe, “Noddy Holder” Acrylic on Board David McCabe, “Ringsend Harbour” Acrylic on Canvas David McCabe, “Devils Tower, Wyoming ” Oil on CanvasAnthony Bermingham, “Snow Capped Mountain” Acrylic on Paper Anthony Bermingham, “Reflections” Acrylic on Paper Anthony Bermingham, “Sunset” Acrylic on Board Anthony Bermingham, “Stable in Barn” Acrylic on Paper Anthony Bermingham, “Bridge Over River 2” Oil on CanvasBrian Smith, “Bob Dylan” Oil Pastel on Paper; “Inner City” Watercolour on Paper; “Port Mcgee, Kerry” Watercolour on Paper; “My Big House” Chalk Pastel on PaperJurate Grisajeva “An Afternoon at La Grande Jatte” (reproduction of a Seurat painting) Acrylic on PaperJurate Grisajeva, “Temptation of St. Anthony” (reproduction detail of Hieronymus Bosch painting) Oil on CanvasJurate Grisajeva, “Temptation of St. Anthony” (reproduction detail of Hieronymus Bosch painting) Oil on CanvasJurate Grisajeva, “Guernica” (reproduction detail of Picasso painting) Acrylic on CanvasJurate Grisajeva, “Huntress” Acrylic on CanvasJurate Grisajeva, “Whiskey Drinker” Acrylic on CanvasJurate Grisajeva, “Maiden” Acrylic on CanvasJoseph McGrath, “House By The Road” Acrylic on CanvasJoseph McGrath, “Autumn Scene” Acrylic on BoardAnne Bermingham, “Reflection” Oil on CanvasAnne Bermingham, “Wild Flowers” Oil on BoardAnne Bermingham, “The Stream” Acrylic on HardboardAnne Bermingham, “Cottages” Acrylic on BoardJoseph Mullville, “By the Lakeside” Acrylic on BoardJoseph Mullville, “Lake Sunshine” Acrylic on BoardJoseph Mullville, “Mountainside” Acrylic on CanvasJoseph Mullville, “Hacienda” Watercolour on Paper Joseph Mullville, “Evergreen Masonry – Lake Geneva” Watercolour on PaperMonika Orlowska, “City Hall, Wroclaw” Oil on CanvasMonika Orlowska, “Countryside Diptych” Oil on CanvasMonika Orlowska, “Celtic Bird” Oil on CanvasMary Ashe, “Untitled” Acrylic on CanvasMichael Hayes, “Alphabet City” Acrylic on BoardMichael Hayes, “Untitled” Acrylic and Pencil on Paper
There was also some pottery and sculpture on display.
The Men’s Group visited the Gate Theatre for a tour of the venue.
In the Foyer Learning About Theatrical Elements
Our guide, Community Engagement Manager John Taite showed around and told us the history of the Theatre. We also heard about the programmes they run for youths and for the local community and schools, getting people to engage and rediscover going out to watch a play.
Hilton Edwards who along with Micheál MacLiammóir founded the Theatre in 1928.
We had a tour of backstage and the auditorium which laid in the more unusual Traverse style with the stage being in the centre and the audience on both sides, being able to see across the stage at each other.
Traverse Stage from Afar Traverse Stage from closer upIn the Green RoomSome PropsLighting Equipment
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.
The Parnell Street Branch of Tesco Ireland, under their Community Fund scheme, has again very kindly donated the sum of €1,1340 to us at Ozanam House.
We are grateful for the kindness they have shown over many years and wish to thank them for their continued generosity.
The Tesco Community Fund was launched in July 2014, to support local good causes in the communities around each of our 176 stores throughout Ireland. Every 12 weeks, each Tesco store donates up to €2,000 between three local good causes in its community.
The ARG Group were invited for a tour of Leinster House by Neasa Hourigan. The Group were greeted by 2 Oireachtas Guides who guided us through the full history of Leinster House and its historical ownership.
Included in the tour was a visit to the Oireachtas Viewing Gallery. The Guide explained to the Group where the elected Government seats are situated. He then showed the group where the Opposition seats are in relation to this.
The Group also visited the Seanad. An explanation of the rules and regulations of the Seanad was provided as well as its guiding principles. Our Guide also told the Group how members are elected to the Seanad.
The tour also included a viewing gallery of portraits of past Taoisigh. On a separate wall a selection of portraits of influential women have recently been included.
To finish the tour the Group were invited to a cup of tea in the Dail coffee shop by Neasa. A thoroughly enjoyable tour was had by all.
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.