Millstreet helps older people put a spring in their step
MILLSTREET is supporting the Duhallow Bealtaine Festival in a series of events involving communities and active retirement groups in the region. On doing so, the SAOI Network, the actively retired network are facilitating a more active social life for older people living in Duhallow who wish to broaden their horizons
Bealtaine is a month-long celebration of being actively retired encouraging anyone over 55 to get out and to try new ventures. This national initiative is devised by Age and Opportunity, a national organisation that encourages people to live their lives to the full and achieve their full potential.
That allows Bealtaine to celebrate and showcase the talents and creativity of both first-time and professional older artists. It encourages older people to go out and try new things, the festival provides an excellent opportunity to communicate talents and traditions between generations.
Locally, Millstreet Active Retirement Group invite patrons to join them for their Bealtaine Tea Dance on Sunday, May 8 in the Wallis Arms Hotel from 2.30-5.30pm. Music is by Peter Lane and light refreshments will be served. Tickets €5 and as a special Bealtaine, there will be a free therapeutic hand massage for patrons provided by Kanturk Red Cross.
Millstreet Gramophone Circle will be hosting a presentation on Friday, May 13 in Millstreet Day Care Centre at 8.15pm. Special Guest Tim Murphy of Boherbue will share some of the twenty-four choices of music and song, giving a background to the various pieces and indicating his reasons for playing such audio gems. All are welcome.
The Aubane Social Club hit the floor on Monday nights with their weekly set dancing commencing at 9.15pm.