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 [email protected] or call us on (01)8742804.

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: [email protected].

Mens Group Activities for June 2023

Sunday        Monday        TuesdayWednesday        ThursdayFridaySaturday
1
12:30 – 15:30
Activity Days and Pool

2
12:30 – 15:30
Quiz and Pool
Quiz
3
456
12:30 – 15:30
Bingo and Pool

78
12:30 – 15:30
Activity Days and Pool
9
12:30 – 15:30
Quiz and Pool
Quiz
10
111213
12:30 – 15:30
Bingo and Pool

1415
12:30 – 15:30
Activity Days and Pool
16
12:30 – 15:30
Quiz and Pool
Quiz
17
181920
12:30 – 15:30
Bingo and Pool

2122
12:30 – 15:30
Activity Days and Pool
23
12:30 – 15:30
Quiz and Pool
Quiz

24
252627
12:30 – 15:30
Bingo and Pool

2829
12:30 – 15:30
Activity Days and Pool
30
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 [email protected] or call us on (01)8742804.

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 [email protected] or call us on (01)8742804.

ARG Activities for June 2023

Sunday          MondayTuesday        WednesdayThursday        FridaySaturday
12
10:30 Bingo

11:30 Darts

3
45
June Bank Holiday CLOSED
67
10:30 Tea and Chat
11:30 Walking Group to the Iveagh Gardens
89
10:30 Bingo

11:30 Darts
10
1112
10:30 Crafts

11:30 Drama

1314
10:30 Tea and Chat
11:30 Group Quiz
Quiz
1516
Howth trip
We will leave Ozanam House at 11am
17
1819
10:30 Crafts


11:30 Drama
2021
10:30 Tea and Chat
11:30 Wednesday Walking Group to the Botanic Gardens
2223
11:30 Darts

2:00 Monthly Social
24
2526
10:30 Go for Life
11:30 Group Games
2728
10:30 Tea and Chat
11:30 Karaoke
2930
10:30 Bingo

11:30 Darts

ARG membership is now at capacity, however we will open up a waiting list for those hoping to join. For further information, please email: [email protected].

ARG Trip to Dún Laoghaire

ARG members enjoyed a trip to Dún Laoghaire in the sunshine.

The group at the end of the pier
At the end of the Pier

The ARG walk way along Dun Laoghaire Pier
Walking the pier

Last Friday, we walked the pier and enjoyed an ice cream at Teddies and fish an chips later.

The gang just off the bus in Dun Laoghaire

ARG membership is now at capacity, however we will open up a waiting list for those hoping to join. For further information, please email: [email protected].

Childcare Relief Panel Vacancy

We are hiring!!

We are are recruiting for our childcare relief panel. Applicants must hold a minimum of a QQI level 5 in Early Years Education or equivalent. We have morning and afternoon sessions available and would love to hear from you if you would like to join our amazing team. If you would like to know more about the post, please contact Debbie with your CV at [email protected].

Summerhill Stop Smoking Service

Get the support you need to quit for good in Summerhill.

The Summerhill Stop Smoking Service is a free and friendly supportive service for people in the community who want to quit smoking.

The service offers FREE stop smoking medication and weekly support on your quit journey from a HSE Stop Smoking Advisor. You are 5 times more likely to quit for good with our help.

For more information on quitting smoking, check out: QUIT.ie

When: Now open for registration and referrals
Where: Summerhill Primary Care Centre, 46-65 Summerhill, D01
How: In person, phone or video call appointments available.
Contact: 01 897 6124 or [email protected] – Health & Service Executive Wellbeing CHO DNCC

Scan the QR code to register for a call back.

Active Retirement Group Trip to The Zoo

The ARG enjoyed a lovely trip to the Zoo last Wednesday, we even managed to have a picnic and escape the passing showers. A great day was had by all we walked over 10,000 steps in total!

At the Rhinoceros Enclosure as the Rain Started
Having a Laugh Sheltering from the Rain
The Group with Volunteer Monkeying About!


ARG membership is now at capacity, however we will open up a waiting list for those hoping to join. For further information, please email: [email protected].

Active Retirement Group Trip to Galway

Our Active Retirement Group were invited to Galway on a return visit by the Croí na Gaillimhe older persons group. The gang enjoyed creating a song together with musical group the Whileaways about Covid and their experiences during lockdown. A big thanks to Loretta, Mary and Loyola in Galway for a fantastic day.

With Noelie McDonnell of the Whileaways

At Croí na Gaillimhe

The Group also took in the sights in Galway City Centre.

The Fisheries Watchtower Museum

Poster from the Day

The Whileaways

Croí na Gaillimhe

ARG membership is now at capacity, however we will open up a waiting list for those hoping to join. For further information, please email: [email protected].