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].

Active Retirement Group News May

Two weeks ago we started our monthly seniors dance in the Hall during the afternoon and enjoyed some dancing, Karaoke and light refreshments.

Last week we began the first in our series of Drama classes with our Drama Teacher Margaret Bergin. The group enjoyed doing some life story work and recalling stories from their youth.

The group also tried their hand at working clay in the Craft classes.

We also said goodbye to our American intern Olivia this week. Thanks for everything Olivia and all the best for the future.

This months outings will be to the Zoo and also Dun Laoghaire day trip.

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 Activities for May 2023

Sunday       MondayTuesday     WednesdayThursday     FridaySaturday
1
Bank Holiday
Closed Today
23
10:30 Go for Life

11:30 Walking Group
45
10:30 Bingo

11:30 Darts

6
78
10:30 Tea and Chat
11:00 Drama
910
12:00 Zoo Trip €10
1112
10:30 Bingo

11:30 Darts
13
1415
10:30 Tea and Chat
11:00 Drama
1617
10:30 Group Quiz

11:30 Karaoke
1819
1 – 3 Monthly Social in the Hall
20
2122
10:30 Tea and Chat
11:00 Drama

2324
10:30 Crafts
11:30 Go for Life
2526
Dún Loaghaire Trip Today
Walk the Pier and visit the Sacred Heart Oratory
27
2829
10:30 Tea and Chat
11:00 Drama
3031
10:30 Go for Life

11:30 Walking Group

We have fun classes and take exciting trips each month. To find out more, just email us at [email protected] or call us on (01)8742804.

ARG Upcoming Trip to Galway

This Tuesday our Active Retirement Group will visit Croí na Gaillimhe the SVP Centre in Galway. We will be doing a collaboration with the Galway Music Group and storytelling facilitated by the Whileaways.

More info:
https://www.svp.ie/stores/croi-na-gaillmhe-resource-centre/
https://www.thewhileawaysmusic.com/

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.

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ARG Activities for April 2023

SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
1
April Fools Day
23
10:30
Members meeting
followed by a
light Easter lunch
45
10:30
Easter Quiz
Quiz
11:30
Karaoke
67
Good Friday
CLOSED
8
9
Happy Easter
10
Bank Holiday
CLOSED
1112
10:30
Go for Life

12:00
Wednesday Walking group
1314
10:30
Bingo

11:30
Darts
15
1617
10:30
Drama
18
Galway Trip
19
Closed Today
2021
10:30
Bingo

11:30
Darts
22
2324
10:30
Drama
2526
10:30
Intergenerational Activities with the Preschoolers
2728
Monthly Social in the Hall

29
30

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

Ozanam House Easter Opening Times

The staff at Ozanam House wish all our customers a very Happy Easter!

This Easter the Centre including Childcare will closed to the public on Good Friday and Easter Monday.

There will be no activities for Youth Groups next week.

If you have further enquiries, please call us at 01 874 2804 or email us at [email protected].

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.

Sláintecare Healthy Communities logo


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 .