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SUMMARY:Walking Football as Medicine
DESCRIPTION:WFAM is a fun\, non-contact version of football designed specifically for adults living with chronic conditions or impairments. Participants included family partners\, support and volunteers. Words from today’s participants: \nThe initiative will run every Wednesday from 1st October for 5 weeks\, from 11.00 to 12.00 followed by the all-important cuppa and chat afterwards. \nPlease contact active@ageandopportunity.ie to register if you would like to come along. \nFull details on the flyer here:  Walking Football as Medicine \nWFAM is funded by Sport Ireland\, and supported by Parkinsons Ireland\, Arthritis Ireland and Irish Heart Foundation. \n  \n 
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/walking-football-as-medicine/
LOCATION:Inspire Fitness\, Cabra\, Dublin 7
ORGANIZER;CN="Philip Duffy":MAILTO:active@ageandopportunity.ie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250801
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SUMMARY:Changing Gears - Mullingar\, Co. Westmeath
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to offer Changing Gears\, in person this July in Mullingar Library. Designed to boost wellbeing and resilience for those aged 50+ years\, it is a five-session course which focuses on managing transitions in mid to later life. \nDo you want to discover more about yourself and your capacity to meet different challenges? Would you like to take stock of your skills and experiences and plan your next steps in life? \nWhat is Changing Gears?\nChanging Gears supports people in dealing with transitions or significant life-challenges in mid to later life. It focuses on how we can build resilience\, take stock\, make changes\, and bounce forward in life. \nHow does it work?\nChanging Gears offers participants time to:\n• Develop skills and techniques to build resilience and confidence in managing life-changes or transitions.\n• Reframe transitions in their lives as opportunities with positive options\, challenging negative stereotypes about ageing.\nThe course invites participants to reflect on challenges they have experienced in the past and life-lessons they have learned. In this way\, strategies for building resilience and managing change draw on personal experience to lay the foundations for a more positive and fulfilling future. \nHow can I get involved?\nThis course is delivered in 2 ½ -hour sessions once a week over 5 weeks.\nVenue: Mullingar Library\, Mullingar\, Co. Westmeath\, N91 FH4N.\nDates: Thursdays 3rd\, 10th\, 17th\, 24th\, 31st July 2025\nTimes: 11 am – 1.30 pm (which includes a comfort break with tea and coffee) \nTo book a place on this course\, please e-mail Fiona at engage@ageandopportunity.ie or call (01) 913 3922. \nPlease note that this course has been funded by the HSE and is free of charge.\nParticipation requires attendance at each of the five sessions (please do not book a place if you cannot attend on these dates). \nDownload the flyer here:  Changing Gears\, Mullingar
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/changing-gears-mullingar-co-westmeath/
LOCATION:Mullingar Library\, Mullingar\, Co. Westmeath\, N91 FH4N\, Ireland
ORGANIZER;CN="Fiona Holohan":MAILTO:engage@ageandopportunity.ie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250612
DTSTAMP:20251104T154349
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SUMMARY:Creative Exchanges Course - Dublin
DESCRIPTION:This June we are pleased to offer our Creative Exchanges two-day course at IMMA (Irish Museum of Modern Art)\, Dublin. Creative Exchanges is designed for activities coordinators working in residential or day care settings. It is also suitable for those with an arts background interested in engaging with older people in a care setting.* \nCreative Exchanges provides participants with: \n· Practical skills to carry out creative activities with people in residential and day care settings \n· An understanding of the value of creative activity\, particularly in care settings \n· Experience of taking part in arts-based workshops \nThe course is designed to provide meaningful opportunities to engage older people in arts activities and adopts a person-centred approach promoted by\, HIQA’s National Quality Standards for Residential Care Settings for Older People (2016). On completion of the course\, a Certificate of Attendance will be issued to participants by Age & Opportunity. \nVENUE AND DATES  \nThe Irish Museum of Modern Art\, Kilmainham\, Dublin 8\, The Creativity Hub and Studios 9 and 10. Wednesdays: 4th and 11th June 2025. 10:00am – 16.30 \nPRICE/BOOKING  \nCreative Exchanges costs €399 per participant. As places are limited\, fees need to be paid in advance to secure a place. To enrol\, please contact Fiona at engage@ageandopportunity.ie or Tel (01) 913 3922. \nFurther details here:  Creative Exchanges 2025 – Dublin \n*If you are a professional artist (working within a creative or interpretive artform as defined by the Arts Act of 2003)\, you might like to explore either the Artists Care Exchange or the Arts\, Health and the Older Person\, training initiatives\, we offer for professional artists\, visit: www.ageandopportunity.ie/arts for more detail.
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/creative-exchanges-course-dublin/
LOCATION:IMMA (Irish Museum of Modern Art)\, Royal Hospital Kilmainham\,\, Dublin 8\, D08 FW31\, Ireland
ORGANIZER;CN="Fiona Holohan":MAILTO:engage@ageandopportunity.ie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250529
DTSTAMP:20251104T154349
CREATED:20250311T152652Z
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SUMMARY:Changing Gears Course - Waterford
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to offer Changing Gears\, in person this April & May in Waterford. \nDesigned to boost wellbeing and resilience for those aged 50+ years\, it is a five-session course which focuses on managing transitions in mid to later life. \nDo you want to discover more about yourself and your capacity to meet different challenges? Take stock of your skills and experiences and plan your next steps in life? \nWhat is Changing Gears?\nChanging Gears supports people in dealing with transitions or significant life-challenges in mid to later life. It focuses on how we can build resilience\, take stock\, make changes\, and bounce forward in life. \nHow does it work?\nChanging Gears offers participants time to: \n· Develop skills and techniques to build resilience and confidence in managing life-changes or transitions. \n· Reframe transitions in their lives as opportunities with positive options\, challenging negative stereotypes about ageing. \nThe course invites participants to reflect on challenges they have experienced in the past and life-lessons they have learned. In this way\, strategies for building resilience and managing change draw on personal experience to lay the foundations for a more positive and fulfilling future. \nHow can I get involved?\nThis course is delivered in 2 ½ -hour sessions once a week over 5 weeks. \nVenue: Treacy’s Hotel\, 1 Merchants Quay\, Waterford X91 AV9W \nDates: Wednesdays 30 April and 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 May Times: 11 am – 1.30 pm (which includes a comfort break with tea and coffee) \nTo book a place on this course\, please e-mail Fiona at Fiona.holohan@ageandopportunity.ie or call (01) 913 3922. \nPlease note that this course has been funded by the HSE and is free of charge. Participation requires attendance at each of the five sessions (please do not book a place if you cannot attend on these dates). \n 
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/changing-gears-course-waterford/
LOCATION:Treacys Hotel\, 1 Merchant's Quay\, Waterford\, X91 AV9W\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Engage
ORGANIZER;CN="Fiona Holohan":MAILTO:engage@ageandopportunity.ie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250401
DTSTAMP:20251104T154349
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SUMMARY:Creative Exchanges course - Limerick
DESCRIPTION:This March we are pleased to offer our Creative Exchanges two-day course at Limerick City Gallery of Art.  Creative Exchanges is designed for activities coordinators working in residential or day care settings.  It is also suitable for those with an arts background interested in engaging with older people in a care setting. * \nCreative Exchanges provides participants with: \n\nPractical skills to carry out creative activities with people in residential and day care settings\nAn understanding of the value of creative activity\, particularly in care settings\nExperience of taking part in arts-based workshops\n\nThe course is designed to provide meaningful opportunities to engage older people in arts activities and adopts a person-centred approach promoted by HIQA’s National Quality Standards for Residential Care Settings for Older People (2016). On completion of the course\, a Certificate of Attendance will be issued to participants by Age & Opportunity. \nVENUE AND DATES\nLimerick City Gallery of Art\, Carnegie Building\, Pery Square\, Prior’s-Land\, Limerick\, V94 E67F.\nMondays: 24th and 31st March 2025.  10.15 am – 16.30pm.\nTea/coffee will be provided on arrival\, and at the mid-morning break. \nPRICE/BOOKING\nCreative Exchanges costs €399 per participant and participants need to attend both training days.  As places are limited\, fees need to be paid in advance to secure a place. To enrol\, please contact Fiona at engage@ageandopportunity.ie or Tel (01) 913 3922. \nFurther information here: Creative Exchanges – Limerick \n*If you are a professional artist (working within a creative or interpretive art form as defined by the Arts Act of 2003)\, you might like to explore either the Artists Care Exchange or the Arts\, Health and the Older Person\, training initiatives\, we offer for professional artists\, visit: www.ageandopportunity.ie/arts for more detail.
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/creative-exchanges-course-limerick/
LOCATION:Limerick City Gallery of Art\, Carnegie Building\, Pery Square\, Prior's-Land\,\, Limerick\, V94 E67F\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Engage
ORGANIZER;CN="Fiona Holohan":MAILTO:engage@ageandopportunity.ie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241127
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SUMMARY:Creative Exchanges Course\, Dublin\, November 2024
DESCRIPTION:This November we are pleased to offer our Creative Exchanges two-day course at IMMA (Irish Museum of Modern Art)\, Dublin.  Creative Exchanges is designed for activities coordinators working in residential or day care settings.  It is also suitable for those with an arts background interested in engaging with older people in a care setting.*   Creative Exchanges provides participants with: \n\nPractical skills to carry out creative activities with people in residential and day care settings\nAn understanding of the value of creative activity\, particularly in care settings\nExperience of taking part in arts-based workshops\n\nThe course is designed to provide meaningful opportunities to engage older people in arts activities and adopts a person-centred approach promoted by\, HIQA’s National Quality Standards for Residential Care Settings for Older People (2016). On completion of the course\, a Certificate of Attendance will be issued to participants by Age & Opportunity. \nVENUE AND DATES\nThe Irish Museum of Modern Art\, Kilmainham\, Dublin 8\, Studios 9 and 10.\nTuesdays:  19th and 26th November 2024.  10:00am – 16.00 \nPRICE/BOOKING\nCreative Exchanges costs €380 per participant. As places are limited\, fees need to be paid in advance to secure a place. To enrol\, please contact Fiona at engage@ageandopportunity.ie or Tel (01) 913 3922. \nFull details on the flyer here:  Creative Exchanges\, November 2024\, Dublin \n*If you are a professional artist (working within a creative or interpretive artform as defined by the Arts Act of 2003)\, you might like to explore either the Artists Care Exchange or the Arts\, Health and the Older Person\,  training initiatives\, we offer for professional artists\,  visit: www.ageandopportunity.ie/arts for more detail.
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/creative-exchanges-course-dublin-november-2024/
LOCATION:Irish Museum of Modern Art\, Royal Hospital Kilmainham\,\, Dublin 8\, D08 FW31\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Engage
ORGANIZER;CN="Fiona Holohan":MAILTO:engage@ageandopportunity.ie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240924
DTSTAMP:20251104T154349
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SUMMARY:Creative Exchanges Course\, Dublin September 2024
DESCRIPTION:This September we are pleased to offer our Creative Exchanges two-day course at IMMA (Irish Museum of Modern Art)\, Dublin.  Creative Exchanges is designed for activities coordinators working in residential or day care settings. It is also suitable for those with an arts background interested in engaging with older people in a care setting. * \nCreative Exchanges will provide participants with: \n\nPractical skills to carry out creative activities with people in residential and day care settings;\nAn understanding of the value of creative activity\, particularly in a care setting;\nExperience of taking part in arts-based workshops.\n\nThe course is designed to provide meaningful opportunities to engage older people in arts activities and adopts a person-centred approach promoted by HIQA’s National Quality Standards for Residential Care Settings for Older People (2016). On completion of the course\, a Certificate of Attendance will be issued to participants by Age & Opportunity. \nVENUE AND DATES\nThe Irish Museum of Modern Art\, Kilmainham\, Dublin 8\, Studios 9 and 10.\nMondays:  16th and 23rd September 2024.  10:00am – 16.30 \nPRICE/BOOKING\nCreative Exchanges costs €380 per participant. As places are limited\, fees needs to be paid in advance to secure a place. For more information\, please contact Orla at orla.byrne@ageandopportunity.ie or Tel (01) 913 3944. \nFurther details on the flyer here:  Creative Exchanges\, September 2024 \n*If you are a professional artist (working within a creative or interpretive artform as defined by the Arts Act of 2003)\, you might like to explore either the Artists Care Exchange or the Arts\, Health and the Older Person\,  training initiatives\, we offer for professional artists\,  visit: www.ageandopportunity.ie/arts for more detail.
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/creative-exchanges-course-dublin-september-2024/
LOCATION:Irish Museum of Modern Art\, Royal Hospital Kilmainham\,\, Dublin 8\, D08 FW31\, Ireland
ORGANIZER;CN="Orla Byrne":MAILTO:orla.byrne@ageandopportunity.ie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240815
DTSTAMP:20251104T154349
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SUMMARY:Changing Gears - Finglas\, Dublin
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to offer Changing Gears in partnership with Dublin Northwest Partnership\, in person this July and August in Finglas\, Co. Dublin.\nDesigned to boost wellbeing and resilience for those aged 50+ years\, it is a five-session course which focuses on managing transitions in mid to later life. \nWhat is Changing Gears?\nChanging Gears supports people in dealing with transitions or significant life-challenges in mid to later life. It focuses on how we can build resilience\, take stock\, make changes\, and bounce forward in life. \nVenue: St .Helenas Family Resource Centre\, Finglas\, Co. Dublin\nDates: Wednesdays 17\, 24\, 31 July and 7\, 14 August 2024\nTimes: 10.30 am – 1.00 pm (which includes a comfort break with tea and coffee) \nTo book a place on this course\, please e-mail either of the following: \nPauline.Hazel@dublinnorthwest.ie (or call 086 0416155) \nFiona.Holohan@ageandopportunity.ie (or call 01 913 3922) \nPlease note that this course has been funded by the HSE and is free of charge.\nParticipation requires attendance at each of the five sessions (please do not book a place if you cannot attend on these dates). \n 
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/changing-gears-finglas-dublin/
LOCATION:St Helena’s Family Resource Centre\, Finglas\, Dublin\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Engage
ORGANIZER;CN="Fiona Holohan":MAILTO:engage@ageandopportunity.ie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240627
DTSTAMP:20251104T154349
CREATED:20240430T151452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T151452Z
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SUMMARY:Changing Gears Course - Ballymun\, Dublin
DESCRIPTION:Age & Opportunity is delighted to offer Changing Gears in person this May and June in Ballymun\, Co. Dublin. Designed to boost wellbeing and resilience for those aged 50+ years\, it is a five-session course which focuses on managing transitions in mid to later life. \nDo you want to discover more about yourself and your capacity to meet different challenges? Take stock of your skills and experiences and plan your next steps in life? \nWhat is Changing Gears?\nChanging Gears supports people in dealing with transitions or significant life-challenges in\nmid to later life. It focuses on how we can build resilience\, take stock\, make changes\, and\nbounce forward in life. \nHow does it work?\nChanging Gears offers participants time to:\n• Develop skills and techniques to build resilience and confidence in managing lifechanges or transitions.\n• Reframe transitions in their lives as opportunities with positive options\, challenging negative stereotypes about ageing. \nThe course invites participants to reflect on challenges they have experienced in the past and life-lessons they have learned. In this way\, strategies for building resilience and managing change draw on personal experience to lay the foundations for a more positive and fulfilling future. \nHow can I get involved?\nThis course is delivered in 2 ½ -hour sessions once a week over 5 weeks.\nVenue: Council Chamber room\, Dublin City Council\, Ballymun Civic Centre\, Main Street Dublin 9 D09 C8P5\nDates: Wednesdays 29 May\, 5\, 12\, 19\,26 June 2024\nTimes: 11.00 am – 1.30 pm (which includes a comfort break with tea and coffee) \nTo book a place on this course\, please e-mail Fiona at: engage@ageandopportunity.ie or call on +353 1 9133922\nPlease note that this course has been funded by the HSE and is free of charge.  Participation requires attendance at each of the five sessions (please do not book a place if you cannot attend on these dates).
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/changing-gears-course-ballymun-dublin/
LOCATION:Council Chamber Room\, Dublin City Council\, Ballymun Civic Centre\, Main St\, Ballymun\, Dublin\, D09 C8P5\, Ireland
ORGANIZER;CN="Fiona Holohan":MAILTO:engage@ageandopportunity.ie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240530
DTSTAMP:20251104T154349
CREATED:20240312T142546Z
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SUMMARY:Changing Gears Course\, Killarney Co. Kerry
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to discover more about yourself and your capacity to meet different challenges? Take stock of your skills and experiences and plan your next steps in life? \nWe are delighted to offer Changing Gears in person this May in Killarney\, Co. Kerry. Designed to boost wellbeing and resilience for those aged 50+ years\, this course focuses on managing transitions in mid to later life. \nWhat is Changing Gears?\nChanging Gears supports people in dealing with transitions or significant life-challenges in mid to later life. It focuses on how we can build resilience\, take stock\, make changes\, and bounce forward in life. \nHow does it work?\nChanging Gears offers participants time to: \n· Develop skills and techniques to build resilience and confidence in managing life-changes or transitions. \n· Reframe transitions in their lives as opportunities with positive options\, challenging negative stereotypes about ageing. \nThe course invites participants to reflect on challenges they have experienced in the past and life-lessons they have learned. In this way\, strategies for building resilience and managing change draw on personal experience to lay the foundations for a more positive and fulfilling future. \nKillarney course details:\nThis course is delivered in 3-hour sessions once a week over 4 weeks. \nVenue: Great Southern Killarney\, East Avenue Road\, Killarney\, Co. Kerry\, V93 R866\, \nDates: Wednesdays 8\, 15\, 22 and 29 May 2024 \nTimes: 11.00 am – 2.00 pm (which includes a comfort break with tea and coffee) \nTo book a place on the course\, please e-mail Fiona at: engage@ageandopportunity.ie or call on +353 1 913 3922. \nPlease note that this course has been funded by the HSE and is free of charge. Participation requires attendance at each of the four sessions (please do not book a place if you cannot attend on these dates).
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/changing-gears-course-killarney-co-kerry/
LOCATION:Great Southern Killarney\, East Avenue Road\, Killarney\, Kerry\, V93 R866\, Ireland
ORGANIZER;CN="Fiona Holohan":MAILTO:engage@ageandopportunity.ie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240516
DTSTAMP:20251104T154349
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SUMMARY:Changing Gears Course\, Tullamore Co. Offaly
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to offer Changing Gears in person this April and May in Tullamore\, Co. Offaly. Designed to boost wellbeing and resilience for those aged 50+ years\, it is a five-session course which focuses on managing transitions in mid to later life. \nDo you want to discover more about yourself and your capacity to meet different challenges? Take stock of your skills and experiences and plan your next steps in life? \nWhat is Changing Gears?\nChanging Gears supports people in dealing with transitions or significant life-challenges in mid to later life. It focuses on how we can build resilience\, take stock\, make changes\, and bounce forward in life. \nHow does it work?\nChanging Gears offers participants time to: \n· Develop skills and techniques to build resilience and confidence in managing life-changes or transitions. \n· Reframe transitions in their lives as opportunities with positive options\, challenging negative stereotypes about ageing. \nThe course invites participants to reflect on challenges they have experienced in the past and life-lessons they have learned. In this way\, strategies for building resilience and managing change draw on personal experience to lay the foundations for a more positive and fulfilling future. \nHow can I get involved?\nThis course is delivered in 2 ½ -hour sessions once a week over 5 weeks. \nVenue: Tullamore Court Hotel\, O’Moore Street\, Tullamore\, Co. Offaly R35 D406 \nDates: Wednesdays 17\, 24 April and 1\, 8\, 15 May 2024 \nTimes: 11.15 am – 1.45 pm (which includes a comfort break with tea and coffee) \nTo book a place on this course\, please e-mail Fiona at: engage@ageandopportunity.ie or call on +353 1 913 3922 Please note that this course has been funded by the HSE and is free of charge. Participation requires attendance at each of the five sessions (please do not book a place if you cannot attend on these dates).
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/changing-gears-course-tullamore-co-offaly/
LOCATION:Tullamore Court Hotel\, O’Moore Street\, Tullamore\, Offaly\, R35 D406\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Engage
ORGANIZER;CN="Fiona Holohan":MAILTO:engage@ageandopportunity.ie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240510
DTSTAMP:20251104T154349
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T142622Z
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SUMMARY:Changing Gears course\, Thurles Co.Tipperary
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to discover more about yourself and your capacity to meet different challenges? Take stock of your skills and experiences and plan your next steps in life? \nWe are delighted to offer Changing Gears in person this April and May in Thurles\, Co. Tipperary. Designed to boost wellbeing and resilience for those aged 50+ years\, this course focuses on managing transitions in mid to later life. \nWhat is Changing Gears?\nChanging Gears supports people in dealing with transitions or significant life-challenges in mid to later life. It focuses on how we can build resilience\, take stock\, make changes\, and bounce forward in life. \nHow does it work?\nChanging Gears offers participants time to: \n· Develop skills and techniques to build resilience and confidence in managing life-changes or transitions. \n· Reframe transitions in their lives as opportunities with positive options\, challenging negative stereotypes about ageing. \nThe course invites participants to reflect on challenges they have experienced in the past and life-lessons they have learned. In this way\, strategies for building resilience and managing change draw on personal experience to lay the foundations for a more positive and fulfilling future. \nThurles course details:\nThis course is delivered in 2 ½ hour sessions once a week over 5 weeks. \nVenue: Hayes Hotel\, Liberty Square\, Thurles\, Co. Tipperary E41 C9C8 \nDates: Thursdays 11\, 18\, 25 April and 2\, 9 May 2024 \nTimes: 11.00 am – 1.30 pm (which includes a comfort break with tea and coffee) \nTo book a place on the course\, please e-mail Fiona at: engage@ageandopportunity.ie or call on +353 1 913 3922. \nPlease note that this course has been funded by the HSE and is free of charge. Participation requires attendance at each of the four sessions (please do not book a place if you cannot attend on these dates).
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/changing-gears-course-thurles-co-tipperary/
LOCATION:Hayes Hotel\, Liberty Square\, Thurles\, Tipperary\, E41 C9C8\, Ireland
ORGANIZER;CN="Fiona Holohan":MAILTO:engage@ageandopportunity.ie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240201
DTSTAMP:20251104T154349
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T122640Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Exchanges Course
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to offer a new 2-day Creative Exchanges course designed for both activities\ncoordinators working in residential or day care settings\, and artists interested in engaging with older people\nin a care setting. Creative Exchanges will provide participants with: \n• An understanding of the value of creative activity\, particularly in a care setting\n• Practical skills to carry out creative activities with people in residential and day care settings\n• Experience of taking part in arts based workshops \nThe course is designed to provide meaningful opportunities to engage older people in arts activities and\nadopts a person-centred approach promoted by HIQA’s National Quality Standards for Residential Care\nSettings for Older People (2016). \nVENUE AND DATES\nThe Irish Museum of Modern Art\, Kilmainham\, Dublin 8\nWednesdays: 24th and 31st January 2024. 10:00am – 4:00pm both days. \nPRICE\nCreative Exchanges costs €350 per participant. As places are limited\, fee needs to be paid in advance to\nsecure a place. For more information\, please contact Fiona at fiona.holohan@ageandopportunity.ie \nOn completion of the programme\, a Certificate will be provided by Age & Opportunity. \nDownload course details and information about our facilitators here:  Creative Exchanges – 2 day course
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/creative-exchanges-course/
LOCATION:Irish Museum of Modern Art\, Royal Hospital Kilmainham\,\, Dublin 8\, D08 FW31\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231011
DTSTAMP:20251104T154349
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UID:12994-1695081600-1696982399@ageandopportunity.ie
SUMMARY:Changing Gears - Sligo
DESCRIPTION:Age & Opportunity is delighted to be offering Changing Gears in person this September and October in The Model Arts Centre\, Sligo. Designed to boost wellbeing and resilience for those aged 50+ years\, it is a four session course which focuses on managing transitions in mid to later life. \nDo you want to discover more about yourself and your capacity to meet different challenges? Take stock of your skills and experiences and plan your next steps in life? \nWhat is Changing Gears?\nChanging Gears supports people in dealing with transitions or significant life-challenges in mid to later life. It focuses on how we can build resilience\, take stock\, make changes\, and bounce forward in life.\nHow does it work? \nChanging Gears offers participants time to:\n• Develop skills and techniques to build resilience and confidence in managing life-changes or transitions.\n• Reframe transitions in their lives as opportunities with positive options\, challenging negative stereotypes about ageing. \nThe programme invites participants to reflect on challenges they have experienced in the past and life-lessons they have learned. In this way\, strategies for building resilience and managing change draw on personal experience to lay the foundations for a more positive and fulfilling future. \nHow can I get involved?\nThis course is delivered in 2.5 hour sessions once a week over 4 weeks.\nVenue: The Model\, The Mall\, Sligo\, F91 TP20\nDates: Tuesdays 19th & 26th September\, 3rd & 10th October\nTimes: 11:15 am – 1:45 pm (which includes a comfort break with tea and coffee) \nTo book a place on this course\, please email Fiona at engage@ageandopportunity.ie or call (01) 805 7798. \nPlease note that this programme has been funded by the HSE and is free of charge. Participation requires attendance at each of the four sessions (please do not book a place if you cannot attend on these dates). \nAge & Opportunity is the national organisation that provides a range of opportunities for older people who want to get more involved in arts and culture\, sport and physical activity\, civic engagement and personal development. Our aim is to enable the best possible quality of life for us all as we age\, where we are more active\, more visible\, more creative\, more connected and more confident.
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/changing-gears-sligo-2/
LOCATION:The Model\, The Mall\, Sligo\, F91 TP20\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Engage
ORGANIZER;CN="Fiona Holohan":MAILTO:engage@ageandopportunity.ie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231010
DTSTAMP:20251104T154349
CREATED:20230824T141655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T141655Z
UID:12976-1694390400-1696895999@ageandopportunity.ie
SUMMARY:Changing Gears - Kilkenny
DESCRIPTION:Age & Opportunity is delighted to be offering Changing Gears in person this September and October in Kilkenny at St. Canice’s Neighbourhood Hall. Designed to boost wellbeing and resilience for those aged 50+ years\, it is a five session course which focuses on managing transitions in mid to later life. \nDo you want to discover more about yourself and your capacity to meet different challenges? Take stock of your skills and experiences and plan your next stepsin life? \nWhat is Changing Gears?\nChanging Gears supports people in dealing with transitions or significant life-challenges in mid to later life. It focuses on how we can build resilience\, take stock\, make changes\, and bounce forward in life. \nHow does it work?\nChanging Gears offers participants time to:\n– Develop skills and techniques to build resilience and confidence in managing lifechanges or transitions.\n– Reframe transitions in their lives as opportunities with positive options\, challenging negative stereotypes about ageing. \nThe programme invites participants to reflect on challenges they have experienced in the past and life-lessons they have learned. In this way\, strategies for building resilience and managing change draw on personal experience to lay the foundations for a more positive and fulfilling future. \nHow can I get involved?\nThis course is delivered in 2.5 hour sessions once a week over 5 weeks. \nVenue: St. Canice’s Neighbourhood Hall\, Butts Green\, Gardens\, Kilkenny\, R95 VK7X\nDates: Mondays 11th\, 18th\, 25th Sept and 2nd\, 9th October 2023\nTimes: 10:30 am – 1:00 pm (which includes a comfort break with tea and coffee) \nTo book a place on this course\, please e-mail Isabel at:\nisabel.loughran@ageandopportunity.ie or call on +353 1805 7765. \nPlease note that this programme has been funded by the HSE and is free of charge. Participation requires attendance at each of the five sessions (please do not book a place if you cannot attend on these dates). \nAge & Opportunity is the national organisation that provides a range of opportunities for older people who want to get more involved in arts and culture\, sport and physical activity\, civic engagement and personal development. Our aim is to enable the best possible quality of life for us all as we age\, where we are more active\, more visible\, more creative\, more connected and more confident.
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/changing-gears-kilkenny-2/
LOCATION:St Canice’s Neighbourhood Hall\, Butts Green\, Gardens\,\, Kilkenny\, R95 VK7X\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Engage
ORGANIZER;CN="Isabel Loughran":MAILTO:isabel.loughran@ageandopportunity.ie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230816
DTSTAMP:20251104T154349
CREATED:20230622T140702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T140702Z
UID:12518-1689638400-1692143999@ageandopportunity.ie
SUMMARY:Changing Gears - Dublin
DESCRIPTION:Age & Opportunity is delighted to be offering Changing Gears in person this July and August. Designed to boost wellbeing and resilience for those aged 50+ years\, it is a five session course which focuses on managing transitions in mid to later life. \nDo you want to discover more about yourself and your capacity to meet different challenges?\nTake stock of your skills and experiences and plan your next steps in life? \nWhat is Changing Gears? \nChanging Gears supports people in dealing with transitions or significant life-challenges in mid to later life. It focuses on how we can build resilience\, take stock\, make changes\, and bounce forward in life. \nHow does it work? \nChanging Gears offers participants time to:\n– Develop skills and techniques to build resilience and confidence in managing lifechanges or transitions.\n– Reframe transitions in their lives as opportunities with positive options\, challenging negative stereotypes about ageing. \nThe programme invites participants to reflect on challenges they have experienced in the past\nand life-lessons they have learned. In this way\, strategies for building resilience and managing\nchange draw on personal experience to lay the foundations for a more positive and fulfilling\nfuture. \nHow can I get involved? \nThis course is delivered in 2 hour sessions once a week over 5 weeks. \nVenue: Wisdom Centre\, Sophia Housing\, 25 Cork Street\, Dublin 8\, D08YD91\nDates: Tuesdays 18\, 25 July\, 1\, 8\, 15 August 2023\nTimes: 2.00 – 4.00 pm (which includes a comfort break with tea and coffee) \nTo book a place on this course\, please e-mail Fiona at engage@ageandopportunity.ie \nPlease note that this programme has been funded by the HSE and is free of charge. Participation requires attendance at each of the five sessions (please do not book a place if you cannot attend on these dates). \nAge & Opportunity is the national organisation that provides a range of opportunities for\nolder people who want to get more involved in arts and culture\, sport and physical activity\,\ncivic engagement and personal development. Our aim is to enable the best possible quality\nof life for us all as we age\, where we are more active\, more visible\, more creative\, more\nconnected and more confident.
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/changing-gears-dublin/
LOCATION:Wisdom Centre\, Sophia Housing\, 25 Cork Street\, Dublin 8\, D08YD91\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Engage,Workshops & Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Fiona Holohan":MAILTO:engage@ageandopportunity.ie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230530
DTSTAMP:20251104T154349
CREATED:20230413T133954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T134308Z
UID:12071-1683504000-1685404799@ageandopportunity.ie
SUMMARY:Changing Gears - Sligo
DESCRIPTION:Do you live in Sligo?  Are you going through a life transition? \nJoin Changing Gears for free this April and May. Designed to boost wellbeing and resilience\, this is a four session in-person course funded by HSE Ireland that focuses on managing transitions in mid to later life. \nChanging Gears offers participants (aged 50+) time to:\n• Develop skills and techniques to build resilience and confidence in managing life-changes or transitions.\n• Reframe transitions in their lives as opportunities with positive options\, challenging negative stereotypes about ageing. \nSessions cover: Life Transitions (Up to Now); Building Resilience (Here and Now); and Mapping the future (Where to from Here). \nVenue: Sligo Park Hotel \n\nDates: Mondays 8\, 15\, 22\, 29 May 2023\nTime: 10.30 am – 1pm\nTo book your place on this programme\, please e-mail Fiona at engage@ageandopportunity.ie \nPlease note that this programme has been funded by the HSE and is free of charge. Participation requires attendance at each of the sessions (please do not book a place if you cannot attend on these dates). Bookings will be made on a first come first served basis.
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/changing-gears-sligo/
LOCATION:Sligo Park Hotel\, Pearse Rd Cornageeha\, Sligo\, Ireland
ORGANIZER;CN="Fiona Holohan":MAILTO:engage@ageandopportunity.ie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230601
DTSTAMP:20251104T154349
CREATED:20230418T101807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T130329Z
UID:12109-1682899200-1685577599@ageandopportunity.ie
SUMMARY:Bealtaine Festival 2023
DESCRIPTION:Bealtaine is Ireland’s national celebration of the arts and creativity as we age. It is funded by the Arts Council and the HSE\, and supported by communities nationwide and a vast and accomplished array of local and national bodies. \nWe are delighted to launch our Festival programme 2023. \nThroughout May\, across a comprehensive and distinguished programme\, Bealtaine 2023\, champions generational interdependence and diversity. \nIn addition to the programme of events above\, which is curated directly by Age & Opportunity\, Bealtaine includes hundreds of community events nationwide. Artists\, arts organisations\, community groups and individual organisers are invited to register their events on bealtaine.ie. \nSee here  for further programme and booking details
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/bealtaine-festival-2023/
LOCATION:Nationwide\, in person and online
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230526
DTSTAMP:20251104T154349
CREATED:20230308T095413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T104549Z
UID:11931-1682553600-1685059199@ageandopportunity.ie
SUMMARY:Changing Gears Course - Cork
DESCRIPTION:Building Resilience and Managing Transitions in Mid to Later Life\n‘The future is not something out there that we step into but ourselves as we choose to become.’ \n Age & Opportunity is delighted to be offering Changing Gears in Cork for free this April and May.  Designed to boost wellbeing and resilience\, it is a five-session in-person course funded by the HSE that focuses on managing transitions in mid to later life. \nChanging Gears offers participants (aged 50+) time to: \n\nDevelop skills and techniques to build resilience and confidence in managing life-changes or transitions.\nReframe transitions in their lives as opportunities with positive options\, challenging negative stereotypes about ageing.\n\nThe programme allows participants to reflect on challenges they have experienced in the past and life-lessons they have learned. In this way strategies for building resilience and managing change draw on personal experience to create a more positive and fulfilling future. \nSessions cover: Life Transitions (Up to Now); Building Resilience (Here and Now); and Mapping the future (Where to from Here). \nVenue:        The Metropole\, Cork\nDates:            Thursdays  27 April and 4\, 11\, 18 & 25 May 2023\nTimes:            11 am – 1.00 pm \nTo book your place on this programme\, please e-mail Fiona at engage@ageandopportunity.ie \nPlease note that this programme has been funded by the HSE and is free of charge. Participation requires attendance at each of the five sessions (please do not book a place if you cannot attend on these dates). \nBookings will be made on a first come first served basis.
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/changing-gears-course-cork/
LOCATION:The Metropole Hotel\, MacCurtain Street\, Cork City\, MacCurtain Street\, Cork\, Ireland
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fiona Holohan":MAILTO:engage@ageandopportunity.ie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230519
DTSTAMP:20251104T154349
CREATED:20230413T105144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T105144Z
UID:12066-1681948800-1684454399@ageandopportunity.ie
SUMMARY:Changing Gears - Kilkenny
DESCRIPTION:Do you live in Kilkenny? Are you going through a life transition? \nJoin Changing Gears for free this April and May. Designed to boost wellbeing and resilience\, it is a five session in-person course funded by HSE Ireland that focuses on managing transitions in mid to later life. \nChanging Gears offers participants (aged 50+) time to:\n• Develop skills and techniques to build resilience and confidence in managing life-changes or transitions.\n• Reframe transitions in their lives as opportunities with positive options\, challenging negative stereotypes about ageing.\nSessions cover: Life Transitions (Up to Now); Building Resilience (Here and Now); and Mapping the future (Where to from Here). \nVenue: Kilkenny River Court Hotel\nDates: Thursdays 20\, 27 April\, 4\, 11\, 18 May 2023\nTimes: 11 am – 1pm \nTo book your place on this programme\, please e-mail Fiona at engage@ageandopportunity.ie \nPlease note that this programme has been funded by the HSE and is free of charge. Participation requires attendance at each of the sessions (please do not book a place if you cannot attend on these dates).  Bookings will be made on a first come first served basis.
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/changing-gears-kilkenny/
LOCATION:Kilkenny River Court Hotel\, The Bridge\, John Street Upper\, Collegepark\,\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95 Y104\, Ireland
ORGANIZER;CN="Fiona Holohan":MAILTO:engage@ageandopportunity.ie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230307
DTSTAMP:20251104T154349
CREATED:20230201T102927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T102927Z
UID:11773-1676246400-1678147199@ageandopportunity.ie
SUMMARY:Changing Gears Course - Online
DESCRIPTION:Building Resilience and Managing Transitions in Mid to Later Life\n‘The future is not something out there that we step into but ourselves as we choose to become.’ \n Age & Opportunity is delighted to be offering Changing Gears online this February and March.  Designed to boost wellbeing and resilience\, it is a four session course funded by the HSE that focuses on managing transitions in mid to later life. \nChanging Gears offers participants (aged 50+) time to: \n\nDevelop skills and techniques to build resilience and confidence in managing life-changes or transitions.\nReframe transitions in their lives as opportunities with positive options\, challenging negative stereotypes about ageing.\n\nThe programme allows participants to reflect on challenges they have experienced in the past and life-lessons they have learned. In this way strategies for building resilience and managing change draw on personal experience to create a more positive and fulfilling future. \nSessions cover: Life Transitions (Up to Now); Building Resilience (Here and Now); and Mapping the future (Where to from Here). \nVia Zoom\nDates:            Mondays 13\, 20\, 27 February and 6 March 2023\nTimes:            11.00 am – 1.00 pm with a short comfort break. \nTo book your place on this programme\, please e-mail Fiona at engage@ageandopportunity.ie and provide your postal address so handouts can be posted out to you prior to the course commencement date of 13 February 2023. \nPlease note that this programme has been funded by the HSE and is free of charge. Participation requires attendance at each of the four sessions (please do not book a place if you cannot attend on these dates). \nBookings will be made on a first come first served basis.
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/changing-gears-course-online/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fiona Holohan":MAILTO:engage@ageandopportunity.ie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230304
DTSTAMP:20251104T154349
CREATED:20230113T134237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T134237Z
UID:11682-1675382400-1677887999@ageandopportunity.ie
SUMMARY:Changing Gears Course - Ennis\, Co. Clare
DESCRIPTION:Age & Opportunity is delighted to be offering Changing Gears in Ennis\, Co. Clare this February and March. Designed to boost wellbeing and resilience\, it is a five-session in-person course funded by the HSE that focuses on managing transitions in mid to later life. \nChanging Gears offers participants (aged 50+) time to: \nDevelop skills and techniques to build resilience and confidence in managing life-changes or transitions.\nReframe transitions in their lives as opportunities with positive options\, challenging negative stereotypes about ageing.\nThe programme allows participants to reflect on challenges they have experienced in the past and life-lessons they have learned. In this way strategies for building resilience and managing change draw on personal experience to create a more positive and fulfilling future. \nSessions cover: Life Transitions (Up to Now); Building Resilience (Here and Now); and Mapping the future (Where to from Here). \nVenue: The Old Ground Hotel\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\nDates: Fridays 3\, 10\, 17\, 24 February and 3 March 2023\nTimes: 11 am – 1.00 pm \nTo book your place on this programme\, please e-mail Fiona at engage@ageandopportunity.ie \nPlease note that this programme has been funded by the HSE and is free of charge. Participation requires attendance at each of the five sessions (please do not book a place if you cannot attend on these dates). \nBookings will be made on a first come first served basis.
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/changing-gears-course-ennis-co-clare/
LOCATION:The Old Ground Hotel\, Station Road\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, Ireland
ORGANIZER;CN="Fiona Holohan":MAILTO:engage@ageandopportunity.ie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230303
DTSTAMP:20251104T154349
CREATED:20230113T134810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T134810Z
UID:11688-1675296000-1677801599@ageandopportunity.ie
SUMMARY:Changing Gears course - Dublin
DESCRIPTION:Age & Opportunity is delighted to be offering Changing Gears in Dublin this February and March.  Designed to boost wellbeing and resilience\, it is a five-session in-person course funded by the HSE that focuses on managing transitions in mid to later life. \nChanging Gears offers participants (aged 50+) time to: \n\nDevelop skills and techniques to build resilience and confidence in managing life-changes or transitions.\nReframe transitions in their lives as opportunities with positive options\, challenging negative stereotypes about ageing.\n\nThe programme allows participants to reflect on challenges they have experienced in the past and life-lessons they have learned. In this way strategies for building resilience and managing change draw on personal experience to create a more positive and fulfilling future. \nSessions cover: Life Transitions (Up to Now); Building Resilience (Here and Now); and Mapping the future (Where to from Here). \nVenue:          The Ashling Hotel\, Dublin\nDates:            Thursdays 2\, 9\, 16\, 23 February and 2 March 2023\nTimes:            10.30 am – 1.00 pm. \nTo book your place on this programme\, please e-mail Fiona at engage@ageandopportunity.ie \nPlease note that this programme has been funded by the HSE and is free of charge. Participation requires attendance at each of the five sessions (please do not book a place if you cannot attend on these dates). \nBookings will be made on a first come first served basis.
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/changing-gears-course-dublin/
LOCATION:Ashling Hotel\, Dublin\, Ashling Hotel\, 0-13 Parkgate Street\, Dublin 8 D08 P38N\, Dublin 8\, D08 P38N
ORGANIZER;CN="Fiona Holohan":MAILTO:engage@ageandopportunity.ie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221125
DTSTAMP:20251104T154349
CREATED:20221109T115145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T115145Z
UID:11451-1669248000-1669334399@ageandopportunity.ie
SUMMARY:Changing Gears - Galway
DESCRIPTION:Age & Opportunity’s Changing Gears course\, which focuses on managing transitions in mid to later life\, is being offered for free this November in Galway. \nDesigned to build well being and resilience\, it is a four-session in-person course funded by the HSE. \nChanging Gears offers participants (aged 50+) time to: \n\nDevelop skills and techniques to build resilience and confidence in managing life-changes or transitions.\nReframe transitions in their lives as opportunities with positive options\, challenging negative stereotypes about ageing.\n\nThe programme allows participants an opportunity to reflect on challenges they have experienced in the past and life lessons they have learned. In this way strategies for building resilience and managing change draw on personal experience to create a more positive and fulfilling future. \nVenue: The Connacht Hotel\, Galway\nDates: Thursdays and Fridays 24\, 25 November and 1\, 2 December 2022\nTimes: 11 am – 1pm.\n  \nPlease contact Fiona at engage@ageandopportunity.ie to book your place. \nPlease note that participation requires attendance at each of the four sessions. Please do not book a place if you cannot attend on all dates. \nThis programme is funded by the HSE and is free of charge.\n \nBookings will be made on a first come first served basis.
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/changing-gears-galway/
LOCATION:Connacht Hotel\, Old Dublin Rd\, Galway\, H91 K5DD\, Ireland
ORGANIZER;CN="Fiona Holohan":MAILTO:engage@ageandopportunity.ie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221202
DTSTAMP:20251104T154349
CREATED:20221018T111818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T111818Z
UID:11397-1669161600-1669939199@ageandopportunity.ie
SUMMARY:Changing Gears - Carrick-on-Shannon
DESCRIPTION:Age & Opportunity’s Changing Gears course\, which focuses on managing transitions in mid to later life\, is being offered for free this November in Carrick-on-Shannon. \nDesigned to build well being and resilience\, it is a four-session in-person course funded by the HSE. \nChanging Gears offers participants (aged 50+) time to: \n\nDevelop skills and techniques to build resilience and confidence in managing life-changes or transitions.\nReframe transitions in their lives as opportunities with positive options\, challenging negative stereotypes about ageing.\n\nThe programme allows participants an opportunity to reflect on challenges they have experienced in the past and life lessons they have learned. In this way strategies for building resilience and managing change draw on personal experience to create a more positive and fulfilling future. \nSessions cover: Life Transitions (Up to Now)\, Building Resilience (Here and Now) and Mapping the future (Where to from Here). \nVenue:          The Landmark Hotel\, Carrick on Shannon\, Co. Leitrim\nDates:            Wednesdays & Thursdays 23\, 24\, 30 November & 1 December\nTimes:            3.00 – 5.00 pm.\n\nTo book your place please e-mail Fiona at engage@ageandopportunity.ie \nPlease note that participation requires attendance at each of the four sessions. Please do not book a place if you cannot attend on all dates. \nThis programme is funded by the HSE and is free of charge.\n \nBookings will be made on a first come first served basis.
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/changing-gears-carrick-on-shannon/
LOCATION:Landmark Hotel\, Shannon Lodge\, Townparks\, Carrick-on-Shannon\, Leitrim
ORGANIZER;CN="Fiona Holohan":MAILTO:engage@ageandopportunity.ie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221116
DTSTAMP:20251104T154349
CREATED:20220929T102108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T102433Z
UID:11332-1668470400-1668556799@ageandopportunity.ie
SUMMARY:The Gathering 2022
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce Patricia Scanlan\, author of The City Girl trilogy\, A Time For Friends\, and many other novels\, as the keynote speaker for The Gathering 2022\, which is organised by Age & Opportunity Arts. \nAs one Ireland’s best-known and most popular authors\, we can’t wait to hear about Patricia’s reflections on writing and ageing. \nIn our first in-person Gathering since 2019\, we’re bringing the Bealtaine community of organisers\, artists\, partners and supporters to look at different issues of diversity as they relate to older age. We’re looking forward to sharing our full line-up which includes presentations on gender balance in the arts\, older LGBTQIA+ communities\, intergenerational projects and the experiences of older artists. \nTickets are €10 and go on sale October 4th. Sign up to the Bealtaine newsletter to keep up to date on more announcements: https://bealtaine.ie/ \nPatricia Scanlan lives in Dublin. Her books\, all number one bestsellers\, have been translated into many languages and sold worldwide with over 1.5 million copies in Ireland alone. Patricia is the series editor and a contributing author to the Open Door series published by New Island. \n  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/the-gathering-2022/
LOCATION:Project Arts Centre\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221206
DTSTAMP:20251104T154349
CREATED:20221018T110859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T110859Z
UID:11391-1668384000-1670284799@ageandopportunity.ie
SUMMARY:Changing Gears - Athlone
DESCRIPTION:Age & Opportunity’s Changing Gears course\, which focuses on managing transitions in mid to later life\, is being offered for free this November Athlone. \nDesigned to build well being and resilience\, it is a four-session in-person course funded by the HSE. \nChanging Gears offers participants (aged 50+) time to: \n\nDevelop skills and techniques to build resilience and confidence in managing life-changes or transitions.\nReframe transitions in their lives as opportunities with positive options\, challenging negative stereotypes about ageing.\n\nThe programme allows participants an opportunity to reflect on challenges they have experienced in the past and life lessons they have learned. In this way strategies for building resilience and managing change draw on personal experience to create a more positive and fulfilling future. \nSessions cover: Life Transitions (Up to Now)\, Building Resilience (Here and Now) and Mapping the future (Where to from Here). \nVenue:          Radisson Blu\, Athlone\, Co. Westmeath\nDates:            Mondays 14\, 21\, 28 November & 5 December\nTimes:            11.00 am – 1.00 pm. \nTo book your place please e-mail Fiona at engage@ageandopportunity.ie \nPlease note that participation requires attendance at each of the four sessions. Please do not book a place if you cannot attend on all dates. \nThis programme is funded by the HSE and is free of charge.\n \nBookings will be made on a first come first served basis.
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/changing-gears-athlone/
LOCATION:Radisson Blu\, Northgate St\, Athlone\, Co. Westmeath
CATEGORIES:Engage
ORGANIZER;CN="Fiona Holohan":MAILTO:engage@ageandopportunity.ie
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221201
DTSTAMP:20251104T154349
CREATED:20221018T110212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T110212Z
UID:11387-1667952000-1669852799@ageandopportunity.ie
SUMMARY:Changing Gears - Cork
DESCRIPTION:Age & Opportunity’s Changing Gears course\, which focuses on managing transitions in mid to later life\, is being offered for free this November in Cork. \nDesigned to build well being and resilience\, it is a four-session in-person course funded by the HSE. \nChanging Gears offers participants (aged 50+) time to: \n\nDevelop skills and techniques to build resilience and confidence in managing life-changes or transitions.\nReframe transitions in their lives as opportunities with positive options\, challenging negative stereotypes about ageing.\n\nThe programme allows participants an opportunity to reflect on challenges they have experienced in the past and life lessons they have learned. In this way strategies for building resilience and managing change draw on personal experience to create a more positive and fulfilling future. \nSessions cover: Life Transitions (Up to Now)\, Building Resilience (Here and Now) and Mapping the future (Where to from Here). \nVenue:          The Metropole\, Cork\nDates:            Wednesdays 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 November\nTimes:            11.00 am – 1.00 pm \nTo book your place please e-mail Fiona at engage@ageandopportunity.ie \nPlease note that participation requires attendance at each of the four sessions. Please do not book a place if you cannot attend on all dates. \nThis programme is funded by the HSE and is free of charge.\n \nBookings will be made on a first come first served basis.
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/changing-gears-cork/
LOCATION:The Metropole Hotel\, MacCurtain Street\, Cork City\, MacCurtain Street\, Cork\, Ireland
ORGANIZER;CN="Fiona Holohan":MAILTO:engage@ageandopportunity.ie
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SUMMARY:Creative Exchanges
DESCRIPTION:Our Creative Exchanges course offers high-quality training that leads to a QQI Level 6 Component Award (6N3585). Participants develop the skills needed to plan and facilitate arts activities for older people in residential and day care settings. \nIf you are an activities coordinator working in a residential or day care setting\, or an artist interested in engaging with older people in a care setting\, Creative Exchanges can provide you with: \n\nAn understanding of the value of creative activity\, particularly in a care setting;\nPractical skills and resources to carry out creative activities with people in residential and day care settings;\nExperience of taking part in a variety of arts-based workshops.\n\nAdopting the person-centred approach promoted by HIQA’s National Quality Standards for Residential Care Settings for Older People in Ireland (2016)\, Creative Exchanges is designed to help you to provide meaningful and purposeful arts activities for older people. \nDATES AND VENUE\nCreative Exchanges takes place at the Irish Museum of Modern Art\, Dublin over seven full days on the following dates:\nWednesday 4 and Thursday 5 May\, Thursdays 12\, 19\, 26 May\, 2 and 9 June 2022. \nAWARD INFORMATION\nAge & Opportunity’s Creative Exchanges programme is fully validated by QQI under the new common awards system at Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications.\nA significant amount of self-directed study and personal project work is required in order to successfully complete the course. \nPRICE\nCreative Exchanges costs €650 per participant and places are limited. Please return completed application form by Friday 8th April 2022. \nAPPLICANTS SHOULD HAVE \n\nAn interest in arts and creativity;\nA willingness to do creative activity with older people;\nCommitment to attend seven full days of training and undertake self-directed study and project work.\n\nDownload your application form here or further information\, please contact Fiona Holohan at engage@ageandopportunity.ie or 01 805 7798.
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/creative-exchanges/
LOCATION:Irish Museum of Modern Art\, Royal Hospital Kilmainham\,\, Dublin 8\, D08 FW31\, Ireland
ORGANIZER;CN="Fiona Holohan":MAILTO:engage@ageandopportunity.ie
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SUMMARY:Bealtaine Gathering - book your ticket now!
DESCRIPTION:Join keynote speaker Ann Ingle in conversation with her daughter Róisín Ingle\, as they delve into the arts and how they keep us connected at The Gathering this February 2022.  \n \nThe Gathering is the annual networking event for the community of event organisers\, artists\, partners and supporters of Age & Opportunity’s Bealtaine Festival. \nBealtaine Festival takes place throughout the month of May each year\, and celebrates the arts and creativity as we age. \n“Moving into 2022\, despite the difficult circumstances that still prevail\, there is a great sense of new beginnings and a renewed sense of hope and optimism around opportunities the year may bring\,” said Dr Tara Byrne\, Arts Programme Manager and Bealtaine Festival Artistic Director. “We also look to re-connecting with others and being creative together\, reaffirming our interdependence which we celebrate once again as our theme for 2022.” \nThis year\, The Gathering will take place online on Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th of February from 10am – 12.30pm. On Thursday 10th of February there will be 1:1 clinics with industry professionals. Booking is now open so make sure to secure your place. \nAs a community\, Bealtaine organisers and programmers have had to adapt and regroup over the last 18 months. At this year’s Bealtaine Gathering\, over two mornings\, the lineup of speakers will share the collective learnings with a view to a brighter 2022 . \n\n\n\nThere is an inspiring line up of speakers who will share their experiences over the past year\, and how best to take these new experiences into planning for the future. \nThe keynote speaker\, Ann Ingle\, author of memoir ‘openhearted’\, will be in conversation with her daughter\, writer Róisín Ingle\, talking about how the arts can give us valuable perspectives on life and help us stay connected. \nThe Age & Opportunity team are equally delighted to have theatre artist Michelle Read speak about her Creative Ageing essay commissioned by Age & Opportunity. Joining The Gathering to open and close the sessions are poet Colm Keegan and writer\, performer\, and comedian Anne Gildea. \nThere are a very limited number of 20 minute 1:1 clinics available with industry professionals on a range of topics on Thursday 10th February so people are being encouraged to sign up soon. They are free but only bookable if attending The Gathering. Please choose the relevant add on ticket when booking to express your interest. If there is strong demand a selection process may take place. \nFor full details and to book your ticket for The Gathering visit: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/227573948807 \nEvent registration for the Bealtaine Festival 2022 will open on Monday 7th February and attending The Gathering is a great way to kick start your event planning. The general public are encouraged to consider new and creative ways to organise events and register them on the Bealtaine Festival website. Visit the Bealtaine Festival website for tips and information on organising events and to register your event for May 2022 https://bealtaine.ie/. \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://ageandopportunity.ie/event/bealtaine-gathering-book-your-ticket-now/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Eva Griffin":MAILTO:arts@ageandopportunity.ie
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