Ballyhoura Development are delighted to launch a series of events for Positive Ageing Week
on Monday September 30 th in Forrest Hall from 11 am. There will be a celebration of Cork
County Council’s Small Business Innovation Research, (SBIR) project in
Mitchelstown, combined with the launch of Mitchelstown Age Friendly Week as part of
Positive Ageing Week.
This is a joint initiative with Ballyhoura Development CLG, Cork County Council’s Age
Friendly Programme, Mitchelstown Age Friendly Committee, Mitchelstown Community
Forum and the HSE.
Deputy Jim Daly, Minister of State at the Department of Health with special
responsibility for Mental Health and Older People and The Mayor of the County of
Cork, Cllr. Christopher O’ Sullivan will officiate the Launch.
Mitchelstown Positive Ageing week will be full of social and creative events running
from September 30 th to October 3 rd open to all.
Highlights include the launch of “Arts and Crafts for an Inclusive Community”
project on Tuesday October 1 st . The launch will commence in Mitchelstown
Library at 11am with an exhibition of all the participant’s artwork. This project
was supported through funding from The Creative Ireland County Cork Grant
Scheme 2019.
Music with Eddie & Eleanor in conjunction with Mitchelstown Active Retirement group
on Wednesday 2 nd of October at 2pm in Forrest Hall
“Singing for the Brain” in Forest Hall at 2pm Thursday October 3 rd
A “Lovely Afternoon” with afternoon tea and make-overs in Forrest Hall Friday
October 4 th at 2pm.
The week is set to be full of interesting and exciting events, with refreshments and fun
guaranteed!! For further information, please contact Laura Moloney McCarthy at Ballyhoura
Development offices Mitchelstown.
For Further Information,
Contact: Laura Moloney McCarthy Development Officer, Ballyhoura Development,
Mitchelstown
Email- lmoloney@ballyhoura.org or 025 85213
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