ARG and Mens Group Christmas Party

The Active Retirement Group and the Mens group had their Christmas Party on Friday last. They enjoyed a good Christmas meal, exchanged presents and had a good dance with many tunes on offer and including a performance from our local Elvis impersonator.


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

Active Retirement Group Activities in November

The ARG started Drama Classes. A huge thank you to Margaret Bergin from Garbo productions for facilitating a wonderful series of drama classes for our Active Retirement Group this month, our members are absolutely loving them. 

ARG at Ozanam Come Dancing

ARG visiting Dublin Castle. A big thank you to the OPW for providing us a free guided tour of Dublin Castle! ARG really enjoyed the hearing about the history of Dublin.

Having lots of fun and laughs at the Halloween Party.

ARG volunteer appreciation lunch. A HUGE thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers! We hope you enjoyed your lunch today! 

ARG Activities Planned for November

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All Saints Day





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Guided tour of Dublin Caste
10:15 meet at Ozanam House.
Tour starts at 11:15

 
 
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10:30 Bingo
11:00 Darts
Table Tennis





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10:30 Tea and chat
11:00 Go for Life
12:00 Group games
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10:30 Tea and chat
11:00 Choir



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11
10:30 Bingo
11:00 Darts
Table Tennis


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World Kindness Day






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10:30 Tea and chat
11:00 Drama Group




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10:30 Tea and chat
11:00 Go for Life
12:00 Group games




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10:30 Bingo
11:00 Darts
Table Tennis





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International Men’s Day








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10:30 Tea and chat
11:00 Drama Group

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Espresso Day
10:30 Tea and chat
11:00 Mass readings and candles 
11:30 Choir
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25
Remembrance Mass
1pm in the Hall

 


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Advent





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10:30 Tea and chat
11:00 Drama Group
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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.

Alone Visiting the ARG

Support Coordinator Anne Nolan from Alone will be visiting Ozanam House to give a talk to our Active Retirement Group on the services they offer, rights of the elderly and other supports and topics of interest.

More info on Alone and the services and supports they provide: www.alone.ie

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.