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1 Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions Positive Ageing Month October 2018 South Eastern Area

2 Events Guide Events are listed within each of the 4 Council areas and NI Prison Service. You can search for events happening in your area by following the colour code bar below and associated page numbers. Page Foreword 1 Introduction 3 Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council 5 Ards & rth Down Borough Council 15 Newry Mourne & Down District Council 18 Belfast City Council 29 NI Prison Service 30 Libraries 31 Please te: Information in this booklet was correct at the time of going to press. Please contact individual organisers for further information.

Foreword I m delighted to be celebrating another Positive Ageing Month and this year s theme is to promote the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights by older people.

3 Foreword I m delighted to be celebrating another Positive Ageing Month and this year s theme is to promote the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights by older people marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and almost 40 years later, the UN Principles for Older Persons were adopted. Growing older does not diminish a person s inherent dignity and fundamental rights and principles such as independence, participation, care, self-fulfillment and dignity are still as relevant and important to older people today as they were 40 years ago. These principles and that of participation in particular, recognise the tremendous diversity of older people and the importance of opportunities that enable them to participate in and contribute to the ongoing activities within our society. The ability of older people to remain integrated with others and share their knowledge and skills within their communities means that we will all benefit from the growth of our ageing population. I am privileged to have met with thousands of older people from across rthern Ireland during my time in office so far. As I hear about their lives, I am consistently impressed by the positive difference that older people make to their families and communities every day. Many continue to play pivotal supporting roles within families by providing childcare, doing the school run, helping with homework and preparing meals. Many faith groups and voluntary organisations simply could not exist without the help of their older volunteers. Theme: Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions 1 Foreword

4 Research commissioned by my office demonstrated that older people will make a net contribution of 25 billion to the economy of rthern Ireland over the next 50 years - a figure that shouldn t surprise anyone who witnesses the role older people play here on a daily basis. Our Health and Social Care System is also underpinned by the amazing dedication of the 50,000 unpaid older carers in rthern Ireland who play a key role in enabling loved ones, relatives or friends to remain at home, saving the NHS millions of pounds each year. With a health system under increasing pressure and older people living longer than ever before, the importance of older carers will continue to increase so it is essential that their role is respected and valued and that they in turn receive the support that they require. Events such as Positive Ageing Month are a great way to take a moment to recognise the positive contribution that older people make to our society. I congratulate the South Eastern HSC Trust on putting together a wide range of events to mark this event and hope you can get along to them so we can all celebrate the positive impact of our ageing population. Eddie Lynch Commissioner for Older People for rthern Ireland Foreword 2

Introduction Positive Ageing Events - October 2018 Positive Ageing Month is an opportunity to highlight the important contributions that older people make to society and raise awareness of the issues

5 Introduction Positive Ageing Events - October 2018 Positive Ageing Month is an opportunity to highlight the important contributions that older people make to society and raise awareness of the issues and challenges of ageing in today s world. The theme of the 2018 commemoration is: Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions 5 facts about the ageing population in rthern Ireland: By 2027 the number of over 65 s will jump by 44% and the number of over 85 s will double by 2029 Year 2027 Year % over 65 s over 85 s will double Year 2018 Over 65 s make up 15% of todays population. By 2037 it will be 24% By 2028 there will be more over 65 s than under 16 s for the first time Theme: Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions 3 Introduction

Today there are 109,000 more under 16s than there are over 65.

under 16 s The number of under 65 s will grow by just 1.5% by 2022.

Government Departments. We have an Active Ageing Strategy: https://www.communities-ni.gov.

pdf This strategy is designed to ensure that rthern Ireland is an age friendly region in which people,

6 Today there are 109,000 more under 16s than there are over 65. By 2037 that will have completely reversed with predictions there will be 122,000 more over 65 s than under 16 s The number of under 65 s will grow by just 1.5% by The promotion of active healthy ageing is a global challenge and one that is being grasped by all Government Departments. We have an Active Ageing Strategy: publications/ofmdfm/active-ageingstrategy.pdf This strategy is designed to ensure that rthern Ireland is an age friendly region in which people, as they get older, are valued and supported to live actively to their fullest potential, with their rights respected and their dignity protected. Over 65 s make up 15% of todays population. 15% Introduction 4 24% By 2037 it will be 24%

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Beechland Community Group Tea Dance Every Thursday 1.30pm - 4.

com Details Fun with Felt Course (Tutor Fiona Harvey) Monday 1 October 10.30am - 12.

7 Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Beechland Community Group Tea Dance Every Thursday 1.30pm pm Sarah Crothers Hall, Beechland Drive, Lisburn BT28 1HR 3 Tea and biscuits supplied Ged Irwin postieged@btinternet.com Details Fun with Felt Course (Tutor Fiona Harvey) Monday 1 October 10.30am pm Runs for 6 weeks Island Arts Centre, Lisburn 70 (Starter pack of materials provided) Yes - Coffee Dock Heather Bulfin heather.bulfin@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk Pickleball Mondays 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 October 9.00am am Lagan Valley LeisurePlex 1.00 Robert Geary robert.geary@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Theme: Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions 5

8 Pilates Mondays 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 October 12.30pm pm Lagan Valley LeisurePlex 4.20 Robert Geary robert.geary@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk Walking Football Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Tuesdays 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 October 10.30am am Lagan Valley LeisurePlex 1.00 Robert Geary robert.geary@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk Road Cycling Tuesdays 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 October Lagan Valley LeisurePlex Robert Geary robert.geary@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk 6

9 Falls Prevention Event Wednesday 3 October 11.30am pm Lagan Valley LeisurePlex TBC Robert Geary robert.geary@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk Positive Ageing Event Wednesday 3 October 11.30am pm Lagan Valley LeisurePlex Yes Robert Geary robert.geary@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk Zumba Wednesdays 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 October 10.00am am Lagan Valley LeisurePlex 4.20 Robert Geary robert.geary@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Theme: Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions 7

10 Details CREATIVE WRITING Course (Tutor Louise McIvor) Starts Wednesday 3 October 7.00pm pm Runs for 10 weeks Island Arts Centre, Lisburn 62 / 54 concession Yes - Coffee Dock Heather Bulfin heather.bulfin@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk Golf Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Thursdays 4, 11, 18, 25 October Castlereagh Hills Robert Geary robert.geary@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk Aquafit Thursdays 4, 11, 18, 25 October 12.30pm pm Lagan Valley LeisurePlex 4.20 Robert Geary robert.geary@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk 8

11 Details Woodcarving - Beginners Course (Tutor - Stephen Ryan) Starts Thursday 4 October 7.00pm pm Runs for 6 weeks Island Arts Centre, Lisburn 55 (All materials and tools provided) Yes - Coffee Dock Heather Bulfin heather.bulfin@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk Details Digital Photography - Beginners Course (Tutor Mathieu Decodts) Starts Thursday 4 October 7.00pm pm Runs for 6 weeks Island Arts Centre, Lisburn 55 / 50 concession Yes - Coffee Dock Heather Bulfin heather.bulfin@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk Golf Fridays 5, 12, 19, 26 October Aberdelghy Golf Course Robert Geary robert.geary@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Theme: Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions 9

30am How to Stay Young Podcasts Thursday 4 October at 12.00pm Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Healthy Eating Barbara Redmond Thursday 4 October at 12.

12 Lough Moss Leisure Centre will be holding a one-off event on Thursday 4 October. See table below for times and choice of activities on offer. Choice of jive/cycling/wheelchair basket ball/walking football/boccia Thursday 4 October at 10.00am Pilates Thursday 4 October at 11.00am Mindfulness Thursday 4 October at 11.30am How to Stay Young Podcasts Thursday 4 October at 12.00pm Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Healthy Eating Barbara Redmond Thursday 4 October at 12.10pm Physical Activity with conditions Aaron Irwin Thursday 4 October at 12.20pm Top tips for fitness in everyday life C-SAW Thursday 4 October at 12.30pm Move More Programme Kelly Irwin Thursday 4 October at 12.35pm Tea and coffee will be available at 11.45am and lunch at 12.45pm. 10

13 Spin Cycling (Limited 5 places) Fridays 5, 12, 19, 26 October Lagan Valley LeisurePlex 4.20 Robert Geary robert.geary@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk Have a Go! Drop-in Arts and Crafts for the young at heart Thursday 11 October 10.00am pm Assembly Room Tea/coffee and biscuits available Emma Breadon emma.breadon@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk Falls Prevention Event Tuesday 23 October 11.30am pm Dundonald Ice Bowl Refreshments included Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Theme: Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions 11

14 Positive Ageing Event Tuesday 23 October at 11.30am pm. Ice Bowl, Dundonald Yes Robert Geary robert.geary@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Details 12 Digital Film Archive World War II and Farming Footage Wednesday 24 October 1.30pm pm St Clare s Community Hall, 55 Chapel Road, Glenavy BT29 4LY Afternoon tea Jennifer Blaney jennifer_blaney@outlook.com

Details Lisburn University of the Third Age (LU3A), monthly meetings with guest speaker Also many other activities such as walks, bowling, bridge, archery, gardening, art, golf, etc.

15 Details Lisburn University of the Third Age (LU3A), monthly meetings with guest speaker Also many other activities such as walks, bowling, bridge, archery, gardening, art, golf, etc. Thursday 25 October at 2.00pm Meetings held on last Thursday of the month Laganview Enterprise Centre, Lisburn 20 annual membership fee Yes Gail Pollock Silver Screening Socials Tuesdays 27 vember, 4, 11, 18 December 11.00am pm Island Arts Centre, Lisburn Yes Yes Susannah McKenna susannah.mckenna@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Theme: Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions 13

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17 Ards and rth Down Borough Council Peninsula Healthy Living Pilates Monday 1 October 1.00pm pm Donaghadee Community Centre N/A N/A Carol Thompson gym-phlp@hotmail.com Living Life Longer - Positive Ageing Fair Tuesday 2 October 11.00am pm Community Cafe Flagship Centre, Bangor Yes rth Down Community Network gregorymartin@dcn.co.uk Peninsula Healthy Living Strength and Balance Tuesday 9 October 12.15pm pm Peninsula Healthy Living Partnership 4 Church Grove, Kircubbin N/A N/A Carol Thompson gym-phlp@hotmail.com Theme: Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions 15 Ards and rth Down Borough Council

Peninsula Healthy Living Chi-Me Wednesday 17 October 12.15pm - 12.45pm Peninsula Healthy Living Partnership 4 Church Grove, Kircubbin N/A N/A Carol Thompson gym-phlp@hotmail.

18 Peninsula Healthy Living Chi-Me Wednesday 17 October 12.15pm pm Peninsula Healthy Living Partnership 4 Church Grove, Kircubbin N/A N/A Carol Thompson gym-phlp@hotmail.com Ards and rth Down Borough Council 16 Peninsula Healthy Living Boccia / Kurling Thursday 25 October 11.00am pm Ballyphillip Church Hall, Portaferry N/A N/A Kirsty Menagh gym-phlp@hotmail.com

19 Active AGEing Partnership Tai Chi Health Development Department Lisburn Health Centre Linenhall Street Lisburn, BT28 1LU T: E: W: find us on: 17

20 Newry, Mourne & Down District Council Kingdom Men s Shed Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11.00am pm Kingdom Mens Shed, 10 Dunnaval Road, Kilkeel 1 Tea/coffee and biscuits Tom Cunningham enquiries@kingdommensshed.com Details Glebe House Knitwits (Bring your own crafts) Newry, Mourne & Down District Council 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month Glebe House, 23 Bishopscourt Road, Kilclief, Co Down BT30 7NZ From Ardglass and Strangford (on request) Light refreshments Colin McKinty info@glebehouseni.com 3 Ways Luncheon Club, Newry Every Tuesday 1.00pm pm 3 Ways Community Centre Entry fee 1.00 Yes Denise/Kathy - NMSCC denise.nmscc@gmail.com 18

21 Altnaveigh Women s Social Group Every Thursday (apart from 1st) 10.00am pm Altnaveigh House 2 Yes Denise/Kathy - NMSCC denise.nmscc@gmail.com Annalong Over 60 s Social Group Every Thursday 2.00pm pm Annalong Community Centre 2 Yes Denise/Kathy - NMSCC denise.nmscc@gmail.com Armagh Bridge Club Every Tuesday 7.00pm pm Armagh Golf Club Entry fee 3.00 Yes Denise/Kathy - NMSCC denise.nmscc@gmail.com Theme: Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions 19 Newry, Mourne & Down District Council

22 Atticall Golden Club - Luncheon Every Thursday 11.00am pm Atticall G.A.C. Entry fee 5.00 Yes - dinner Denise/Kathy - NMSCC denise.nmscc@gmail.com Ballyholland Golden Oldies Social Newry, Mourne & Down District Council Every Thursday 11.00am pm Forrester s Hall, Ballyholland 2 Yes Denise/Kathy - NMSCC denise.nmscc@gmail.com Ballyholland Sunshine Club Activity Group Every Thursday 10.00am pm Ballyholland Community Centre Entry fee 3.00 Yes Denise/Kathy - NMSCC denise.nmscc@gmail.com 20

23 Ballymartin Social Club Every other Tuesday 2.00pm pm Ballymartin G.A.C Yes Denise/Kathy - NMSCC denise.nmscc@gmail.com Bee Gee s Women s Social Group Every Tuesday 7.00pm pm Barr Parish Hall 5.00 Yes Denise/Kathy - NMSCC denise.nmscc@gmail.com Bessbrook Stroke Survivors Club Every Friday 10.00am pm Bessbrook Community Centre Entry fee 3.00 Yes Denise/Kathy - NMSCC denise.nmscc@gmail.com Theme: Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions 21 Newry, Mourne & Down District Council

24 Breffni Bridge Club, Newry Every Friday 7.00pm pm Gateway Club, Newry Entry fee 3.00 Yes Denise/Kathy - NMSCC denise.nmscc@gmail.com Bessbrook Young at Heart Activity Group Newry, Mourne & Down District Council Every Tuesday 10.00am am Bessbrook Parish Hall Entry fee 2.00 Yes Denise/Kathy - NMSCC denise.nmscc@gmail.com Burren Luncheon Club Every Friday 12.00pm pm Burren Community Centre Entry fee 3.00 Yes - dinner Denise/Kathy - NMSCC denise.nmscc@gmail.com 22

25 Age Concern Network Swimming Club Wednesday mornings 10.00am pm Kilkeel Swimming Pool Annual fee 3.49 Yes - bus from Castlewellan and Newcastle 3.00 Valerie McKibben - Age Concern Network acnnd - admin@btconnect.com 21 Bridge Club, Newry Every Wednesday 7.30pm pm Canal Court Hotel 3.00 Yes Denise/Kathy - NMSCC denise.nmscc@gmail.com Accolade Choir Every Tuesday 7.00pm pm Arts Centre 2 Denise/Kathy - NMSCC denise.nmscc@gmail.com Theme: Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions 23 Newry, Mourne & Down District Council

26 Details Newry and Mourne Positive Ageing Celebration event for older people including physical, social and educational activities Wednesday 3 October 10.00am pm Newry Leisure Centre, Newry Yes Lorraine O Reilly - Age Friendly Coordinator lorraine.oreilly@nmandd.org Newry, Mourne & Down District Council Senior Shindig - Health and Happiness Details Celebration event for older people including information, social activities and refreshments Thursday 11 October 10.00am pm Ballroom, Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle Yes - if required Yes County Down Rural Community Network reception@countydownrcn.com Telephone (028)

27 Creative Ageing Details Seeking something new? Want a new challenge? An opportunity to socialise, learn and perform? The Creative Ageing Programme is a new initiative, providing opportunities for weekly workshops in Ballynahinch, Downpatrick and Newcastle. The programme will offer visual arts workshops in Downpatrick, drama workshops in Newcastle and establish a community choir through singing workshops in Ballynahinch. All abilities are welcome. Starts 8 October for 10 weeks 10.00am pm Market House, Ballynahinch Down Arts Centre - Newcastle Centre 25 To book contact Down Arts Centre downartscentre@nmandd.org Telephone (028) Details Crotlieve Positive Ageing Celebration events for older people activities Tuesday 16 October 2.00pm pm Warrenpoint Town Hall Yes Lorraine O Reilly, Shirley Keenan lorraine.oreilly@nmandd.org shirley.keenan@nmandd.org Theme: Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions 25 Newry, Mourne & Down District Council

28 Details Breakfast Seminar mpower Project Project targeting those aged 65+ with one or more long-term condition 17 October 7.00am am Cross Square Hotel (Closed event for GP/clinical staff) Yes Marcella O Dowd marcella.odowd@southerntrust.hscni.net Details Slieve Gullion Positive Ageing Event Celebration event for older people Newry, Mourne & Down District Council 26 Thursday 18 October (Time to be confirmed) Newtownhamilton Community Centre Yes Lorraine O Reilly lorraine.oreilly@nmandd.org taucher.mcdonald@nmandd.org

Details Newry and Mourne Older People s Forum Older People s Forum discussing issues affecting residents of the area Tuesday 23 October 12.30pm - 2.

29 Details Newry and Mourne Older People s Forum Older People s Forum discussing issues affecting residents of the area Tuesday 23 October 12.30pm pm Boardroom, OHagan House, Monaghan Row, Newry Yes Lorraine O Reilly - Age Friendly Coordinator lorraine.oreilly@nmandd.org Details The Mournes Positive Ageing Events Celebration events for older people Tuesday 30 October 11.00am pm Kilmorey Arms Hotel, Kilkeel Yes Lorraine O Reilly lorraine.oreilly@nmandd.org kathleen.magee@nmandd.org Theme: Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions 27 Newry, Mourne & Down District Council

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Belfast City Council Tea dance in the Sally Gardens Friday 5 October at 12.00pm - 3.00pm Sally Gardens, Poleglass Lunch and entertainment provided Isobel isobel@newcolin.

31 Belfast City Council Tea dance in the Sally Gardens Friday 5 October at 12.00pm pm Sally Gardens, Poleglass Lunch and entertainment provided Isobel isobel@newcolin.com Advice NI Rights4Seniors Digital Training Taster Thursday 4 October 1.30pm pm Ballynafeigh Community Development Association 283 Ormeau Road Belfast BT7 3GG Yes Lumturi Podrimaj lumturi@adviceni.net Theme: Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions 29 Belfast City Council

32 NI Prison Service Coffee Connect October 2018 Donard Hub, Maghaberry Prison N/A N/A N/A Barry Rooney Pampering and Sharing Morning October 2018 Hydebank Wood - Womens prison N/A N/A N/A Barry Rooney barry.rooney@setrust.hscni.net Boccia Tournament NI Prison Service October 2018 Magilligan Prison N/A N/A N/A Barry Rooney barry.rooney@setrust.hscni.net 30

00pm Fourth Tuesday every month 11.00am to 12.

33 Libraries in South Eastern HSC Trust Area Knit And Natter Days And Times Ballynahinch Library on Thursday 11.00am to 12.30pm Address Main Street Ballynahinch BT24 8DN Tel: (028) Bangor Carnegie Library Second Monday every month 11.00am to 12.00pm Fourth Tuesday every month 11.00am to 12.00pm Address Hamilton Road Bangor BT20 4LH Tel: (028) Carryduff Library on Mondays 2.00pm to 3.00pm Address Church Road Carryduff Belfast BT8 8DT Tel: (028) Theme: Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions 31 Libraries

34 Castlewellan Library on Tuesday 12.30pm to 1.30pm Address Main Street Castlewellan BT31 9DA Tel: (028) Colin Glen Library on Tuesday 12.00pm to 1.30pm Address Unit 17 Colin Centre Stewartstown Road Dunmurry Belfast BT17 0AW Tel: (028) Comber Library on Thursday 11.30am to 12.30pm Address Newtownards Road Comber Newtownards BT23 5AU Tel: (028) Cregagh Library on Tuesday 1.30pm to 2.30pm Address Cregagh Road Belfast BT6 0LF Tel: (028) Libraries 32

35 Donaghadee Library on Wednesday 3.00pm to 4.00pm Address 5 Killaughey Road Donaghadee Co Down BT21 0BL Tel: (028) Downpatrick Library on Thursday 11.30am to 1.00pm Address Market Street Downpatrick Co Down BT30 6LZ Tel: (028) Dundonald Library on Wednesday 2.00pm to 3.00pm Address 16 Church Road Dundonald Belfast BT16 2LN Tel: (028) Holywood Library on Wednesday 10.30am to 12.00pm Address Sullivan Building High Street Holywood BT18 9AE Tel: (028) Theme: Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions 33 Libraries

36 Killyleagh Library on Friday 11.00am to 12.30pm Address 52 High Street Killyleagh Downpatrick BT30 9QF Tel: (028) Lisburn City Library on Friday 10.00am to 12.00pm Address 23 Linenhall Street Lisburn BT28 1FJ Tel: (028) Moira Library on Thursday 3.00pm to 4.00pm Address 21A Backwood Road Moira BT67 0LJ Tel: (028) Newcastle Library on Thursday 11.15am to 12.45pm Address Main Street Newcastle BT33 0AE Tel: (028) Libraries 34 Newtownards Library on Friday 10.30am to 12.00pm Address Queen s Hall Regent Street Newtownards BT23 4AB Tel: (028)

37 Newtownbreda Library on Second Tuesday every month 6.30pm to 7.30pm Address Saintfield Road Belfast BT8 7HL Tel: (028) Address Portaferry Library on Wednesday 2.30pm to 3.15pm 47 High Street Portaferry BT22 1QU Tel: (028) Address Saintfield Library on Friday 11.00am to 12.00pm Ballynahinch Road Saintfield Ballynahinch BT24 7AD Tel: (028) Tullycarnet Library on Wednesday 10.30am to 12.30pm Address Kinross Ave Kings Road, Belfast BT5 7GF Tel: (028) Theme: Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions 35 Libraries

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