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Positive Ageing Month

October is Positive Ageing Month

During October we celebrate the contribution those 50 years and over make to their communities. During Positive Ageing Month we host events where residents can receive advice helping them keep active, connected and healthy. We are thrilled to present an exciting menu of activities just for you this October.

We have also created Positive Ageing Month Booklet which is a treasure trove of events and activities planned by local community groups and the Council, not just in the month of October, but beyond.

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Programme of Activities

Keep Well / Learn and Create / Meet and Connect

Activity	Location	Time and Date	Details of event
Watercolour Course	Glengormley Library (5-week course)	Starting Mon 28 Sept, 2pm-4pm	A watercolour course for beginners. All materials provided. Attendance at all 5 weeks required.
Watercolour Course	Ballyclare Library (5-week course)	Starting Wed 23 Sept, 2pm-4pm	A watercolour course for beginners. All materials provided. Attendance at all 5 weeks required.
Soft Archery and Axe Throwing	Ballyclare Townhall	Fri 2 Oct, 10.30am-12pm	For one month only the Men’s Drop in is open to EVERYONE who wants to take part in a friendly, competitive morning shooting arrows in Soft Archery and having a go at axe throwing. Light refreshments will be provided
Barn Dance	Rathcoole Library	Tues 6 Oct, 11am-1pm	In partnership with Libraries NI and the Community Relations Forum, join us for a lively and welcoming barn dance filled with music, movement and fun. Enjoy guided line dancing led by the Community Relations Forum, making it easy for everyone to join in and learn some simple, easy moves – no experience needed. There will also be light-hearted games and activities
Boccia and Brew	Neillsbrook Community Centre	Wed 7 Oct, 10.30am-12pm	Join us for a game of boccia (an indoor bowls game) and a cup of tea or coffee. Enter a team of 3 or just come along yourself. It is set to be a great morning
Gel Printing	Greystone Library	Thurs 8 Oct, 10.30am-12.30pm	Using nature and a few supplementary techniques, create a beautiful handmade print using gelatine or a ‘gel’ plate. Play with the pieces to create your own unique piece. All materials provided, no experience needed
Gel Printing	Antrim Library	Thurs 8 Oct, 2pm-4pm	Using nature and a few supplementary techniques, create a beautiful handmade print using gelatine or a ‘gel’ plate. Play with the pieces to create your own unique piece. All materials provided, no experience needed
Chair Yoga	Crumlin Library	Fri 9 Oct, 3pm-4pm	Enjoy a gentle chair-based yoga taster session open to people of all abilities
Fire Safety Talk	Rathcoole Library	Tues 13 Oct, 11am-12pm	Join the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service to learn practical tips to keep yourself safe at home.
Templepatrick Health Fair	The Rabbit Hotel	Tues 13 Oct, 10.30am-12.30pm	Drop in and visit a range of information stalls, offering services to improve your health and wellbeing. FREE health checks available. Scones, tea and coffee will be provided
Next Chapter Event	Theatre at the Mill	Wed 14 Oct, 5.30pm-7.30pm	Have you ever thought about what your next chapter might look like? Come along to our event to hear about how you could gain new skills, a new purpose and open new possibilities. It is set to be an evening to inspire. Hear from our guests who will offer practical guidance and share their lived experience. The evening will highlight that every stage of life can be a time to develop new skills, pursue passions, build connections and find a renewed purpose . A hot buffet will be available and a range of stands offering opportunities to volunteer, upskill, training and much more. Find out more about The Next Chapter.
Canvas and A Cuppa	Antrim Library	Fri 16 Oct, 11am-12.30pm	Join together for a relaxing morning designing and painting your own canvas while enjoying a warm cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit. All materials provided, open to all abilities
Fire Safety Talk	Greystone Library	Mon 19 Oct, 10.30am-11.30am	Join the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service to learn practical tips to keep yourself safe at home.
Healthy Living Community Wellbeing Fair	Carnmoney Presbyterian Church	Tues 20 Oct, 11am-1pm	In partnership with the All Together Café, Join us for a morning kicking off with chair-based exercise and a short talk on eating healthy. A range of information stands will then be available to visit. FREE health checks will be available alongside games Try your chances at Highest Score Wins, providing the opportunity to try Boccia and Soft Archery. Light refreshments, tea and coffee will be served
Music Night	Barron Hall	Tues 20 Oct, 8pm-9.30pm	Join the music group from Antrim and Newtownabbey Seniors’ Forum as they play a range of well-known songs throughout the decades
Fun and Games	Crumlin Presbyterian Church Hall	Wed 28 Oct, 10.30am-12pm	Learn something new with our local knowledge quiz followed by the chance to take part in Highest Score Wins while trying Boccia and Soft Archery. Light refreshments will be served
The Big Positive Ageing Month Quiz Morning	Greystone Community Centre	Fri 30 Oct, 10.30am-12pm	The forum meets together once a month with a guest speaker. You will get an update on activities happening throughout the month. Meetings alternate each month between Antrim and Newtownabbey. Join the October meeting for a special Big Quiz event full of fun challenges and find out more about the Seniors’ Forum
Safer Together Crime Prevention Afternoon	Ballynure Presbyterian Church	Fri 30 Oct, 2.15pm-3.45pm	The group meets together monthly to enjoy a guest speaker. Join the October meeting for a special Positive Ageing Month event. The group will hear an informative talk from the Crime Prevention Officer before enjoying light refreshments and games to end the afternoon