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: activeretirement@ozanamhouse.ie.

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 hwb.dncc@hse.ie – 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: activeretirement@ozanamhouse.ie.

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: activeretirement@ozanamhouse.ie.

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: activeretirement@ozanamhouse.ie

Recent Youth Activities – April 2023

Our Youth groups have been keeping themselves occupied with loads of different projects. Have a look at some of the pursuits they have up to.

We are planning our Summer Projects for Youth groups and will post more information here in due course.

Cookery – Pizza and Brownies

Yummy!!
Cold Salami Flower/Rose – very fancy!
Looking very Tasty!!

Lego – Making mechanical gadgets

Basketball

Mystery Game to challenge their detective powers.


We have many activities and Summer Projects for our Youth groups. Ages 8-18 can join, just email us at youth@ozanamhouse.ie or call us on (01)8742804.

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 activeretirement@ozanamhouse.ie or call us on (01)8742804.

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 activeretirement@ozanamhouse.ie 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 info@ozanamhouse.ie.

Mens Group Activities for March 2023

MondayTuesday
(1 pm – 3:30 pm)
WednesdayThursday
(1 pm – 3:30 pm)
Friday
2
Quiz / Computer time
(2 – 3 pm)
Quiz
Computer Time
3
6
7
Bingo
8
9
Quiz / Computer time
(2 – 3 pm)
Quiz
Computer Time
10
13
14
Bingo
15
16
Quiz / Computer time
(2 – 3 pm)
Quiz
Computer Time
17
20
21
Bingo
22
23
24

27
28
Bingo
29
30
31
Possible Day Out
tbc

We have fun activities and take exciting trips each month. Ages 55+ can join, just email us at mensgroup@ozanamhouse.ie or call us on (01)8742804.

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