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International Day of Older Persons 2023
Sunday 1 October
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The theme of the 2023 commemoration of International Older Persons Day is “Resilience of Older Persons in a Changing World”. If you'd like to celebrate in your own way you can:
Chat with an older person. If we take the time to get to know an older person, even one right in our own family, we may see them in a new light and learn something about ourselves in the process.
Volunteer your time.
Become an advocate.
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RNID - Get support with hearing loss
Monday 2 October from 10am - 12pm
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Visit our free drop-in service at Cookstown Community Centre (no appointment needed) where our friendly volunteers can help with:
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Information on hearing loss and tinnitus
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How to do a hearing check
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Hearing aids, basic repairs and maintenance of NHS hearing aids
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Access to support and services in your area
Contact Iain Irvine: RNID Near You Co Ordinator (NHSCT)
Call: 07940 160672
Location: 42 Fairhill Road, BT80 8AG
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Magherafelt Library - Cuppa and Chat
Monday 2 October from 1pm - 3pm
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Join us for a chat and cuppa in Magherafelt library every Monday from 1pm to 3pm. This is a brilliant opportunity to meet new people and make friendships.
For more information contact Breda at Agewell on 028 7963 2170.
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Local Places & Faces Exhibition - Cookstown Memories
Monday 2 October - Friday 27 October
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Local photographer Norman Bell will take you on a stroll down memorylane in Cookstown, with his digital display of photographs taken over the years.
To complement this exhibition Norman will give a talk on his photographs on Thursday 5 October 7.30pm.
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Make A Change - Walking Connects
Tuesday 3 October from 11am - 12pm
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A Free Walking Programme for anyone over the age of 50 to help promote and raise awareness of the benefits of physical activity every Tuesday in October from 11am to 12pm at Meadowbank Sports Arena, Magherafelt.
Contact Teresa.McBennett@midulstercouncil.org call 03000 132 132.
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RNID - Hearing Check (Dungannon)
Wednesday 4 October from
10am - 4pm
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Visit our free drop-in service from 10am to 4pm in Dungannon Council Offices.
No appointment needed.
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Take a Trip down memory lane with Norman Bell
Thursday 5 October at 7.30pm
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As well as a lifelong interest in recording local events Norman has always been interested in the history of the Cookstown area. The places and faces that will appear on the screen will be familiar to many and will be a trip down memory lane.
A digital display of Norman’s archived photos will be on display in The Burnavon during the month of October.
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RNID - Get support with hearing loss
Friday 6 October from 11am - 1pm
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Visit our free drop-in service at Clogher Valley Health & Day Centre (no appointment needed) where our friendly volunteers can help with:
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Information on hearing loss and tinnitus
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How to do a hearing check
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Hearing aids, basic repairs and maintenance of NHS hearing aids
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Access to support and services in your area
Location: 38 Augher Road, BT76 0AP
Call: 0808 808 0123
Email: contact@rnid.org.uk SMS/text: 07360 268988
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Bank of Ireland Financial Wellbeing
Friday 6 October from 11am - 12.30pm
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The Bank of Ireland will present a webinar on a variety of fi nancial wellbeing topics. The webinar will also look at fraud and protecting your finances as well as cost of living savings tips, support and resources.
Registration is essential. Contact Raisa Donnelly 03000 132 132 or email raisa.donnelly@midulstercouncil.org
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Mid Ulster Memories with Maura Johnston
Monday 9 October from 1pm - 3pm
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Join us for Mid Ulster Memories facilitated by Maura Johnston, a chat and cuppa in Magherafelt library. Memories are important. This is a great opportunity to share memories and experiences.
This session is funded by the Public Health Agency open to anyone who wishes to come along and meeting and reminisce, to tell, to share and to reflect.
Location: Magherafelt Library
For more information please contact Raisa Donnelly 03000 132 132 or email raisa.donnelly@midulstercouncil.org
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Falls Awareness Session
Tuesday 10 October from 10.30am - 12.30pm
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Information on preventing falls along with MOT fi tness checks and strength and balance exercises. Dungannon Leisure Centre from 10.30am - 12.30pm followed by light refreshments.
Registration is essential contact Raisa Donnelly 03000 132 132 or email raisa.donnelly@midulstercouncil.org
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Make A Change Walking Connects
Tuesday 10 October from 11am - 12pm
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Make A Change Walking Connects Tuesday 10 October from 11am - 12pm A Free Walking Programme for anyone over the age of 50 to help promote and raise awareness of the benefi ts of physical activity every Tuesday in October.
Location: Meadowbank Sports Arena, Magherafelt
Contact Make A Change Officer Teresa Mc Bennett on 03000 132 132 or Teresa.McBennett@midulstercouncil.org
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RNID - Hearing Check (Cookstown)
Wednesday 11 October from
10am - 4pm
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Visit our free drop-in service from 10am to 4pm in Cookstown Council Offices. No appointment needed.
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Chatty Walk (Coalisland)
Thursday 12 October from 11am - 12 noon
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Chatty Walks with Age Friendly Co-ordinator & SHSCT.
Meet at Coalisland Canal (Newell stores car park).
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Cuppa and Chat - Dunganon Library
Friday 13 October 1pm-3pm
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Every Friday drop into Dungannon Library for a coffee and chat from
1pm-3pm. This is a brilliant opportunity to meet new people and make
friendships.
For more information contact Breda at Agewell on 028 7963 2170.
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Virtual Tea Dance
Friday 13 October from 3pm - 4pm via Zoom
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To register please contact seniors info@belfastcity.gov.uk.
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Cuppa
and Chat - Magherafelt Library
Monday 16 October from 1pm - 3pm
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Why not join us for a chat and cuppa in Magherafelt library? Every
Monday from 1pm – 3pm. This is a brilliant opportunity to meet new
people and make friendships.
For more information contact Breda at Agewell on 028 7963 2170.
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Make A Change Walking Connects
Tuesday 17 October from 11am - 12pm
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A Free Walking Programme for anyone over the age of 50 to help promote and raise awareness of the benefits of physical activity every Tuesday in October.
Location: Meadowbank Sports Arena, Magherafelt.
Contact Teresa McBennett on 03000 132 132 or Teresa.McBennett@
midulstercouncil.org
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Money and Pensions Service Talk
Tuesday 17 October
at 11am.
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One hour webinar covering all aspects of pensions with a 45 min
presentation via Teams and 15 mins for questions.
There will be a general overview of pensions, state pensions, options onretirement and scams.
Contact pensionsoutreach.enquiries@maps.org.uk or
Raisa Donnelly 03000 132 132 for further information.
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RNID - Hearing Check Magherafelt
Wednesday 18 October from
10am - 4pm
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Visit our free drop-in service from 10am to 4pm in Magherafelt Council Offices.
No appointment needed.
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Virtual Quiz
Wednesday 18 October from
3pm - 4pm
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To register please contact seniorsinfo@belfastcity.gov.uk
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Learn to Safely Navigate the Internet
with Allstate Cyber Safety for Older Adults
Thursday 19 October at 10.30pm
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This online interactive training covers common online scams, fraud
protection, and cybersecurity awareness, including password protection and privacy settings.
Contact Raisa Donnelly (Age Friendly Co-ordinator) to request the registration form. E: raisa.donnelly@midulstercouncil.org
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Chatty Walks with Age Friendly
Co-ordinator and SHSCT
Thursday 19 October
at 11am
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Join our chatty walk from 11am – 12 noon.
Meet at the Round Lake, Fivemiletown (Main car park)
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Cookstown and District in World War II Talk:
Thursday 19 October at 7.30 pm
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America’s Appreciation and Pride of Place - John McCann
The arrival in Cookstown in mid-July 1942 of the United States 28th
Quartermaster Regiment was the beginning of a two year period when tens of thousands of American G.I.’s became a familiar sight to the local people in and around the Cookstown District. Within that time, as the war progressed in Europe, many relationships developed between citizens and soldiers.
The Burnavon, Cookstown. Time 7.30pm. Cost £5
To register contact Burnavon Box Office by telephone 028 8676 9949.
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Cuppa and Chat -Dungannon Library
Friday 20 October from 1pm to 3pm
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Why not join us for a chat and cuppa in Dungannon library? Every Friday from 1pm to 3pm. This is a brilliant opportunity to meet new people and make friendships.
For more information please contact Breda at Agewell on 028 7963
2170.
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RNID - Get support with hearing loss
Friday 20 October from 2pm - 4pm
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Visit our free drop-in service (no appointment needed) where our friendly volunteers can help with:
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Information on hearing loss and tinnitus
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How to do a hearing check
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Hearing aids, basic repairs and maintenance of NHS hearing aids
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Access to support and services in your area
Dungannon Library, Market Square, Dungannon, BT70 1JD
Call: 0808 808 0123 Email: contact@rnid.org.uk SMS/text: 07360 268988
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Sing for Victory workshop with Karen Diamond
Friday 20 October at 2pm
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Look back at life in the past and sing along to songs from the 1940s with live piano by music therapist Karen Diamond. Music has the power to unlock memories and participants are encouraged to reminisce in this dementia friendly workshop. A songbook is provided for requests. The workshop lasts approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Numbers are limited to 15 participants so please get in contact to book your place. Email outreach@niwarmemorial.org or phone 02890 320392 option 3.
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Belfast Blitz Cathedral Quarter Walking Tour
Tuesday 24 October 2023 at 2pm
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In this walking tour of Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter, join staff from the
Northern Ireland War Memorial to uncover the history and impact of the Belfast Blitz of 1941. Look at images from the time and compare them to how the streets look today. Perfect for the active history lover.
The tour lasts approxi 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Numbers are limited to 20 participants so please get in contact to book your place. Email outreach@niwarmemorial.org or call 028 9032 0392 option 3.
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Mid Ulster Memories with Maura Johnston
Monday 23 October from 1pm - 3pm
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Join us for Mid Ulster Memories facilitated by Maura Johnston, a chat and cuppa in Cookstown library. Memories are important.
This is a great opportunity to share memories and experiences. This session is funded by the Public Health Agency open to anyone who wishes to come along and meeting and reminisce, to tell, to share and to reflect.
For more information contact Raisa Donnelly 03000 132 132 or email
raisa.donnelly@midulstercouncil.org
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Cuppa and Chat-
Magherafelt Library
Monday 23 October from 1pm - 3pm
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Why not join us for a chat and cuppa in Magherafelt library? Every
Monday from 1pm - 3pm. This is a brilliant opportunity to meet new people and make friendships.
For more information contact Breda at Agewell on 028 7963 2170.
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Make A Change Walking Connects
Tuesday 24 October from 11am - 12pm
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A Free Walking Programme for anyone over the age of 50 to help promote and raise awareness of the benefi ts of physical activity every Tuesday in October.
Location: Meadowbank Sports Arena, Magherafelt
Contact: Teresa Mc Bennett on 03000 132 132 or email Teresa.McBennett@midulstercouncil.org
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Chatty Walks with Age Friendly
Co-ordinator & SHSCT
Thursday 26 October from 11am - 12 noon
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Meet at the Fishing lodge in Dungannon Park.
11am - 12 noon
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Cuppa and Chat -Dungannon Library
Friday 27 October from 1pm - 3pm
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Why not join us for a chat and cuppa in Magherafelt library? Every Friday
from 1pm to 3pm.
This is a brilliant opportunity to meet new people and make friendships.
For more information contact Breda at Agewell on 028 7963 2170.
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Cuppa and Chat - Magherafelt Library
Monday 30 October from 1pm - 3pm
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Why not join us for a chat and cuppa in Magherafelt library?
Every Monday from 1pm - 3pm.
This is a brilliant opportunity to meet new people and make friendships.
For more information contact Breda at Agewell on 028 7963 2170.
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Move With Music -
Tea Dance
Monday 30 October from 12.30pm - 3pm
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A fun afternoon to get out, connect and to keep active; and what better
way than to dance the afternoon away with music and dance steps provided
by Marie Garrity. Enjoy music and dance in company with some light
refreshments provided.
The Terrace Hotel Magherafelt - Admission free.
Please note spaces are limited. To register contact Raisa Donnelly 03000
132 132 or email raisa.donnelly@midulstercouncil.org
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Halloween Celebrations in Mid Ulster
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Join Mid Ulster District Councils Halloween Celebrations:
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27 October 2023 - Dungannon Halloween
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28 October 2023 - Cookstown Halloween MUSA
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31 October 2023 - Halloween Hooley Maghera LC
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31 October 2023 - Maghera Fireworks Maghera LC
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31 October 2023 - Halloween in Coalisland
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Physical Activity and Information Talks
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Strength and balance exercise classes delivered by Healthy Kidz across
the centres along with health and wellbeing information talks from health
professionals. Light refreshments provided.
Every Thursday in October:
Maghera Leisure Centre 10am - 12pm
Greenvale Leisure Centre 11:30am - 1:30pm
Every Friday in October:
Moneymore recreation centre 11-1pm
Cookstown Leisure centre 12:30 - 2:30pm
To register or further information please contact Raisa Donnelly
03000 132 132 or email raisa.donnelly@midulstercouncil.org
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Tai Chi and Wellness
Tuesday 10 and 17 October
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Tai Chi and Wellness Programme with Ann and Paula from New Life
Directions on from 10am to 1pm in the Rowan Tree Centre Pomeroy.
To book your place, please contact Anita 075 4063 5862 or healthalliance@cwsan.org
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Move More Live More
Monday 23 October from 2pm - 3pm
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Regional online session to promote falls prevention messages and inform
individuals how they can access the 6 week Move More Live More programme
To request the Zoom link for session please email move-more@ageni.org
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