Positive Ageing Month October 2025
Positive Ageing Month takes place this October and is a month-long festival of events and activities to highlight the valuable contribution older people make to everyone’s lives. It encourages older people to reach out and connect not only to reduce social isolation and loneliness but to support them to live, long healthy lives. All activities are available for anyone ages 50+ in the ABC Borough. Check out the Get Active ABC Website for more information about Positive Ageing Month Activities available throughout the Borough this October w www.getactiveabc.com/pam Also for activities and programmes for anyone aged 50+ in the ABC Borough happening all year round check out w www.getactiveabc.com/getsocial
Wed 1 Oct
International Older Persons Day Launch of Positive Ageing Month Online Address by Lord Mayor Alderman Stephen Moutray via Council Facebook w www.facebook.com/armaghbanbridgecraigavon Lurgan: Verve Chatty Walk Lough Neagh Discovery Centre | 10am | FREE Moderate to brisk pace. No registration required, just drop in for a walk, chat and a cuppa. For further information e verve.network@southerntrust.hscni.net | p 028 3756 3946 Lurgan: Verve Chatty Walk Meet at Sailing Club, Kinnego Marina | 10am | £2 Relaxed pace. No registration required, just drop in for a walk, chat and a cuppa. For further information e verve.network@southerntrust.hscni.net | p 028 3756 3946 Richhill: Tai Chi Richhill Recreation Centre | 10am - 11am | £2.50 Low impact Tai Chi to improve balance, core strength and range of motion. For more information or to book contact Martin Quick p 07392 170 746 | e mquick@dsni.co.uk Keady: Eat Well Beat Well Roadshow TMAC | 11am - 1.30pm | FREE ‘DrumTastic’ taster session and Healthy Eating Tips. Light refreshments served. For more information or to book contact Orla Lamph on p 07785 533 039 | e orla.lamph@ armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk Armagh: Dementia NI Empowerment Group Music Hall, Vicar’s Hill Armagh | 10.30am – 12.30pm | FREE This group is a place where people living with Dementia can give and receive support from other people living with dementia and take part in a range of projects. For more information contact p Rachel Molloy on 07734376036 | e rachel@dementiani.org Armagh: Dancing in the Daylight Orchard Leisure Centre | 11.45am - 12.45pm | £2.50 Get moving with our Dancing in the Daylight classes! The classes are a wonderful way to maintain an active lifestyle, excellent for strengthening muscles and balance and most importantly are great fun! To book please visit w getactive/pam For more information, please contact Christie at e Christie.McMahon@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk | p 07500961296
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