Movie morning and pickleball taster among fun Waterford events for Positive Ageing Week

Elderly people in Waterford are encouraged to take part in activities for Positive Ageing Week. 

The initiative commences on Monday October 2 with an action-packed programme of events including walks, a pickleball tester session, arts classes, a movie morning and a tea dance. 

Positive Ageing Week kicks off with a classic movie morning at Carrickphierish Library at 10.30am, while at The Hub at Central Library an electronic textiles fabric flower workshop  takes place between 10am and 1pm.

Sports enthusiasts can choose from a Pickleball Taster Session between 2 and 4pm at Cill Barra Sports Centre on October 2, or Short Mat Bowling at the same venue also on Tuesday from 10.30am to 12 noon.

A Smart Phone class for beginners takes place at Carrickphierish Library on Wednesday from 1am to 12 noon and the following morning at 10.30am there’s another movie morning. 

Each year the Tea Dance at the Sacred Heart Parish Centre is eagerly anticipated and again this year Waterford’s senior citizens are invited along to enjoy afternoon tea with music dancing between 2pm and 5pm.

Demand is expected to be high for all activities so booking is advised through Waterford Sports Partnership by calling 087 739 6050 or email lmcenaney@waterfordsportspartnership.ie 

For events to be held in local libraries phone 051 849626 or email jloughran@waterfordcouncil.ie 

Bookings can be made for the Tea Dance at the Sacred Heart Centre, The Folly by calling 089 251 1047 or by email to waterfordopc2019@gmail.com