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The Studio Building, Meeting House Sq., D2. Nationwide film tour with IFI (see p.14). Also touring shorts & ‘Show Boat’. TEL 01 679 4420

axis, Ballymun 1st to 31st

Main St., Ballymun, D9. Events for over-55s and friends; ‘The Henry Girls’ lunchtime concert; art exhibition; ‘Silent Idols’ film & dance performance; ‘The Tinker’s Curse’ theatre performance; film ‘Julie & Julia’, 30th. TEL 01 883 2100

Bealtaine Writers’ Group

c/o Myrtle Cottage, Rocky Valley Drive, Kilmacanogue. ‘Poetry and Pictures’ at Hugh Lane Gallery, 20th; poetry reading at Tyrone Guthrie Centre, Annaghmakerrig, Co Monaghan, 16th. TEL Rosy Wilson 01 286 4728 or 086 866 9067

Big Smoke Writing Factory 28th

7 Lower Hatch St., D2. Introduction to Writing Memoir with Maggie Smith Hurt. This one day workshop is designed for people interested in writing a memoir but who are unsure of where to start and will include techniques such as narration, character development, dialogue, etc. to present our lives in a read-able way. The workshop will include what a memoir is, how to access your personal memories, how to develop your characters and dialogue to best enhance your memoir, writing exercises and class discussions about each other’s work, 28th, from 10am – 4pm (tea and snacks will be provided but students will be responsible for their own lunch) Cost €75. TEL Course information: 087 976 6253 or Admin queries 086 840 7756

Carnation Theatre

16 New Ireland Rd., Rialto, D8. ‘Noah’s Wife Missed the Boat (she left the washing out!)’, interactive fun-filled play for residents of nursing homes and day care clients. Touring nationwide. TEL Mairead or Mary 086 836 2820 or 087 678 3812

Centre for Creative Practices 3rd to 20th

15 Pembroke St. Lower, D2. Intro to landscape painting with Gosia Lisicka; comedy film & afternoon tea; jazz jam session & concert; ‘Animated Graphic Notation Concert’ of collaborative music making; ‘Exhibition of Works’. TEL Monika Sapielak 01 799 5416

The Chester Beatty Library 27th to 29th

Dublin Castle, D2. Three-day workshop to explore Matisse’s life & works & create a virtual exhibition for our website. Participants will make a podcast of their choices & create a drawing, painting, collage or text. Booking essential but not before 23rd May. Maximum 15. Facilitators: Fiona Cashell and Lorraine Lawlor. Podcast: Aoibheann O’Sullivan. TEL Justyna Chmielewska 01 407 0772

CINE-CAFÉ 1st to 31st

c/o 8 Mountain View Rd., Ranelagh, D6. ‘Older...?’ CINE-CAFÉ special screening of short films showcasing the creativity of older people & contemporary Irish filmmaking, 1st at 2pm at Birchall's Pub, Main St., Ranelagh; 4th, at 3pm at Uppercross House Hotel, 30 Upper Rathmines Rd., Dublin 6; 8th at 7pm at the Exchange-Dublin Arts Centre, Exchange Street Upper, Old City Temple Bar, Dublin 2.  TEL Howard Linnane 085 135 1822 (also on Facebook)

CoisCéim Broadreach 7th to 27th

14 Sackville Pl., D1. ‘Silent Idols’, dance homage to the silent film era, tours to: The Hugh Lane Gallery; Donnycarney Care Centre; Donore Ave. Youth & Community Centre; axis Ballymun; Seán O’Casey Community Centre, East Wall, and the IFI.  TEL Jenny Traynor 01 878 4061

CoisCéim Dance Theatre

14 Sackville Pl., D1.‘Deep End Dance’ film and ‘Swimming with my Mother’ stage duet about a mother/son relationship at Draíocht Arts Centre, Blanchardstown; Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise; Roscommon Arts Centre; Backstage Theatre, Longford; Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire. Film also part of shorts tour. See www.coisceim.com for information.TEL Jenny Traynor 01 878 4061

Create in partnership with Bealtaine/Age & Opportunity 19th

Artists Resource Room, Dance Ireland, Foley St., D1 ‘Arts and Older People’ a public talk by Ríonach Ní Néill, winner of the Arts Council’s Artist in the Community Scheme Arts and Older People Bursary Award. She will discuss the action research programme she undertook as the Bursary Award Recipient addressing how dance practitioners can reconsider collaborative dance practice with older people and how this practice produces and results in new forms of artistic knowledge, 19th at 1pm – 2.30pm. Places are limited. Booking essential. TEL Dance Ireland 01 855 8800 or reception@danceireland.ie

Deilg Inis Theatre Company

17a Castle St., Dalkey. ‘What Recession?’ a series of original dramatic pieces interwoven with poetry and song. Dates to be confirmed. TEL Shay Linehan 01 285 7802

Draíocht Arts Centre

Blanchardstown Centre, D15. Theatre tour ‘Here we are again still’, 31st at 8pm; 'Deep End Dance' film and 'Swimming with my Mother' stage duet about a mother/son relationship with CoisCeim Dance Theatre, 4th at 8.15pm (special Bealtaine price €10); movement class for aged 50+ combining easy stretch exercises and dance sequences to music, 4th at 12noon - 1pm; 'Postcards from the Past' visual arts workshop inspired by your memories using pencil drawings and writing with ink, 12th at 10.30am - 1pm (special Bealtaine price €10); 'Exploring Charcoal' workshop with artist Michelle Hall, 24th at 11am - 1pm (special Bealtaine price €10); 'An American in Paris' film by Vincente Minnelli, 18th at 7.30pm, with tea and cake served before the film at 6.45 pm, (special Bealtaine price €10).  TEL 01 885 2622

Dublin City Council Arts Office

The Lab, Foley St., D1. Citywide dance performances of CoisCéim’s ‘Silent Idols’; workshops in various art forms; exhibitions; free concerts; theatre; film screenings. TEL Ann Marie Lyons 01 222 7305

Download the Dublin City Council Bealtaine programme.

Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

Parnell Sq. N, D1. Art events include CoisCéim’s ‘Silent Idols’ dance performance; guided tour, poetry reading and workshop. TEL Margarita Cappock 01 222 5557

Dublin Writers Museum 16th

18 Parnell Sq. N, D1. Curator’s Talk ‘Amanda McKittrick Ros Remembered’. Book in advance. TEL Nyree Landry 01 872 2077

Fighting Words 13th, 20th, 27th

Behan Sq., 13 Russell St., D1. ‘Everybody Has a Voice, Everybody Has a Story’ a series of three creative writing workshops. TEL Sara Bennett 01 894 4576

Filament Fibre Artists 19th May to 19th

June 21 Woodford, Brewery Rd., Stillorgan. ‘Latitudes’ contemporary fibre art exhibition at Airfield Estate, Dundrum; Felting workshop & exhibition tour for local active retirement groups on 23rd. TEL Tara Ní Nualláin 087 841 1785

Fishamble: The New Play Company and Arts & Disability Ireland 7th to 29th

Seán O’Casey Centre, St Mary’s Rd. N, East Wall, D3. Live performances with audio description & captioning of ‘The Pride of Parnell Street’ by Sebastian Barry at: Siamsa Tíre, Tralee; Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise; Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire; An Grianan, Letterkenny; Glór, Ennis; Backstage, Longford; Town Hall Theatre, Galway; Helix, DCU, D9. TEL Leah Johnston 01 850 9002

Gallery of Photography

Meeting House Sq., Temple Bar, D2. ‘Prime Years’ photography exhibition, discussions & guided tours, 30th April to 29th May; workshop, 3rd and 4th. TEL Trish Lambe 01 671 4654

Glasnevin Museum 1st to 31st

Glasnevin Cemetery, Finglas Rd., D11. Museum and guided cemetery tour Mon & Fri. Groups must book in advance. TEL Ann-Marie Smith 01 882 6550

Graphic Studio Gallery 5th

Through the Arch, Cope St., D2. Woodblock printmaking demo by Gerard Cox; Ciarán Tuite will discuss Bealtaine-inspired artwork. TEL Catherine O’Riordan 01 679 8021

Irish Film Institute 4th to 25th

6 Eustace St., D2. Bealtaine Film Tour with access>CINEMA ‘Julie And Julia’, 4th & 6th; ‘Everlasting Moments’ with Temple Bar Cultural Trust; ‘Modern Times’ (film) and ‘Silent Idols’ dance performance with CoisCéim. Film shorts 13th. TEL Alicia McGivern 01 679 3477

Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) 1st to 31st

Kilmainham, D8. Talks, lectures, performances, guided tours & workshops; exhibitions from senior artists include Philip Taffe (USA), Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo (Mexico), Romuald Hazoume (Benin). From IMMA Collection: Les Levine (Ireland), new works from younger artists & prints from Dürer, Rembrandt, Hogarth, Goya and more. For access programmes, see www.imma.ie. TEL Helen O’Donoghue 01 612 9911

Mill Theatre 30th

Dundrum Town Centre, D16. Theatre tour ‘Here we are again still’. TEL 01 296 9340

National Concert Hall 5th

Earlsfort Tce., D2. ‘Blow The Dust Off Your Trumpet’ orchestra performance. TEL Box Office 01 417 0000

National Gallery of Ireland 1st to 31st

Clare St., D2. National Drawing Day, 28th in RHA, Ely Place & nationwide venues: Curator’s talk on Thomas Lawrence’s portrait of Lady Foster on 11th; free talks & tours. TEL Marie Bourke 01 663 3504

National Library of Ireland 1st to 31st

Kildare Street, D2. Events include: ‘Wild Bees’ Nest on 31st; ‘Memories into Memoir’ lecture by Irene Graham, with discussion 10th (book at memoir@nli.ie); introduction to using the NLI; caring for your collection conservation workshop (book at learning@nli.ie); Yeats exhibition tours on Thurs; ‘Discover your National Library’ exhibition; also visit National Photographic Archive exhibitions at Meeting House Sq., D2. TEL Bríd O’Sullivan 01 603 0259

National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology 3rd to 6th

Kildare St., D2. ‘The Irish Gold Collection and the Alchemy of Printmaking’ 4-day printmaking project with Niamh Flanagan - explore Bronze Age stories of gold, pottery and weapons & create your own prints. Booking essential. TEL Mary-Jane Fitzsimons 01 648 6332

National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts and History 11th to 27th

Collins Barracks, Benburb St., D7. Conservation tour, booking essential, 11th; ‘History of Irish Ceramics from 18th Century’ tour, places limited, 13th; talk on ‘The Craft of Weapons: The Machine Gun’, places limited, 14th; intergenerational hour of songs, games and stories on the theme of the sea (children aged 4-12), places limited, 15th; ‘The North Strand Bombings’ tour, places limited, 27th. TEL Ciara Ryan 01 648 6453

National Museum of Ireland - Natural History 17th and 31st

Merrion St., D2. ‘Gems: Making choices about gems and jewellery’ with Matthew Parkes, 17th; ‘Identifying Irish Butterflies’ with Eugenie Regan, 31st. Booking essential. TEL Catherine McGuinness 01 648 6316

National Print Museum 18th

Beggars Bush Barracks, Haddington Rd., D4. Discover the pre-computer era with guided tour & demos with retired printers and typesetters. TEL Aoife McGonigle 01 660 3770

Office of Public Works, Historic Properties 3rd, 4th and 11th

Dublin Castle, Dame St., D2. ‘Art by Living Artists’, behind the scenes tour of the artworks in offices, meeting rooms and corridors, 3rd; historical tour, 4th; ‘Greek & Roman Gods’ tour, 11th. Booking essential. Events subject to availability of venue. TEL Jenny Papassotiriou 01 645 8812 or 01 645 8813

Rathfarnham Castle (OPW) 14th to 29th

Rathfarnham, D14. Year of Craft 2011 exhibition. TEL 01 493 9462

Ranelagh Literary Event

Novelist and playwright Miriam Gallagher will give a Bealtaine reading on Thursday, May 5th at 8pm in Ranelagh Arts Centre, 26 Ranelagh.

RHA (Royal Hibernian Academy) Gallagher Galllery

15 Ely Pl., D2. Annual Exhibition from 24th May to 30th July. Group also choosing a 'Bealtaine' image before the exhibition opens at a preview - to be part of that group, call Bealtaine on 01 805 7709. TEL 01 661 2558

Royal Irish Academy of Music 12th and 13th

36 Westland Row, D2. ‘Chamber Challenge’, concerts from students & talk by Deborah Kelleher, 12th; introductions for beginners to instruments and the voice by teachers & Bealtaine Ambassador Veronica Dunne & coaching for volunteer chamber groups 12th; further coaching & final concert, 13th. TEL Deborah Kellegher 085 738 3731

The Seamus Ennis Centre 23rd May and 30th April

Naul. Film ‘Julie & Julia’ 23rd at 8pm; Bealtaine House Parties - sing a song, tell a story or just sit back and enjoy, 2nd and 30th at 8pm; 'Songbirds' with Fil Campbell, 9th at 8pm; The Five Lamps Theatre Company present 'Dear Frankie' by Niamh Gleeson with Nuala Hayes as Frankie Byrne, 16th at 8.30 pm; Ger Wolfe Quartet (Music Network tour) 30th April. TEL 01 802 0898

South Dublin County Council, Community Services Dept 3rd to 26th

Town Centre, Tallaght, D24. Launch of Bealtaine; digi-art classes; art workshops in Crooksling Residential Home, Tallaght, Griffeen Valley Nursing Home, Lucan and Padre Pio Nursing Home, Clondalkin; creative writing classes in Tallaght, Lucan, Castletymon and Ballyroan Libraries & Dominics Community Centre, Tallaght; creative cooking on a budget at Ballyroan & Quarryvale Community Centres; walks in Corkagh, Tymon & Waterstown parks, Bohernabreena Reservoir & Canal Eco walk; orienteering in Corkagh Park; closing celebration in Tallaght Stadium, 26th. 'Push the boat out, whatever the sea' competition (see details and application form at end of Dublin listings). TEL Maria Finn, Sandra Hickey, Paula Swayne or Alison Silke 086 380 3060 or 01 414 9270

Download the South Dublin County Council Bealtaine programme.

Temple Bar Cultural Trust 4th to 26th

12 East Essex St., D2. Craft workshop series in knitting, clay modelling, textiles and jewellery design; fun session for knitters of all abilities with Hazel Donnelly; create a clay vessel by coil building with Niamh Synnott; make sterling silver earrings with Ann Tyrrell; IFI film screening; create your own Indian block printed textiles with Liz Nilsson. TEL Eimear Chaomhánach 01 677 2255

Public Libraries

Dublin City Public Libraries 9th to 31st

Cabra Biblio. Centre, Navan Rd., D7. Book at your local library. TEL Public Libraries Development Office 01 674 4858 30 events across the city include: Cabra (25th), Marino 01 833 6297 (17th): ‘Memory Lane – Recollections of Dublin in the Rare Oul’ Times’, share your memories through old photographs from the Libraries’ Collection. Booking essential. Charleville Mall 01 874 9619: ‘Memory Lane’ 10th; films ‘Julie & Julia’ 17th, shorts 25th. Central Library, Ilac Centre 01 873 4333: Exhibition of UEFA Europa trophy & memorabilia, 9th to 13th. Exhibition of ‘Faberge’-style decorated domestic eggshells by May Deane, 2nd to 28th. Dolphins Barn 01 454 0681 (25th): ‘The Bombing of Dolphins Barn’ talk by Eoin Bairéad. Booking essential. Film ‘Showboat’ 18th. Dublin City Library & Archive 01 674 4806 or 01 674 4873 (26th): ‘Becoming a writer in your retirement’ talk by Pat Coffey. Booking essential. Ballyfermot Library, Community & Civic Centre 01 626 9324 (19th): Theatre tour ‘Fruitcake’. Pearse Street 01 674 4888: Films ‘Show Boat’ 10th and ‘Julie & Julia’ 26th.

Fingal County Libraries

County Hall, Main St., Swords. Book at your local library. TEL Siobhan Walsh or Yvonne O’Brien 01 890 5532 or 01 890 5531 Wide variety of events across Fingal includes: Balbriggan Library: Exhibition of all library resources – everything from creative writing to knitting on display and enjoy some home baking by library staff, 6th. Garristown Library: Social seniors’ morning, 10th.Malahide Library: Revive the art of conversation and express yourself with chair and laughter yoga, every Wed. Magician workshop for grandparents and grandchildren, 11th. Rush Library: Chair and laughter yoga, 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th. Swords Library: Magician workshop for grandparents and grandchildren, 12th.

South Dublin County Libraries

Unit 1, The Square, Tallaght, D24. Book at your local library. Book clubs and writers groups meet regularly in all local libraries. TEL Patricia Fitzgerald 01 459 7834. Events include: Clondalkin Library 01 459 3315: Crafts; exhibition by photographer Anna Kerslake; music workshop, booking essential; DigiArt classes (you need basic IT skills), 3rd to 6th, booking essential; calligraphy workshop. Lucan Library 01 621 6422: Batik workshops with Print Museum; knitting club on Mon; book club, 25th; creative writing group. Booking for some events essential. Tallaght Library 01 462 0073: Jewellery making for beginners, Booking essential 13th; Movie nights, 26th; ‘From Bone to Blossom’ poet Eileen Casey reads, 17th; Art exhibitions by Oliver Murray, 4th to 18th and Jonathan Casey, 25th May to 7th June; photo exhibition by Kate Turner, 23rd May to 11th June; calligraphy workshops with Print Museum. Whitechurch 01 493 0199: Women’s Arts & Crafts Group on Mon; social history group on Thurs; book club, 6th.

Active Retirement / Community Groups

Active IT 16th to 20th and 29th

c/o Terenure Enterprise Centre, 17 Rathfarnham Rd., Terenure, D6W. Dawn chorus, 29th; ‘Snapped’, photography exhibition in Terenure Library, 16th to 20th. TEL Michelle Hannon 01 490 3237 or 086 868 4277

ALONE 6th

Olympic House, Pleasants St., D8. Storytelling evening with seanchaí (storyteller) Batt Burns. TEL ALONE Office 01 679 1032

Artane Active Retirement 26th

c/o 35 McAuley Drive, Artane, D5. Art exhibition with social afternoon and dancing. TEL Jo Higgins 01 831 2798

Ballybrack Community Development Project 17th

Project Centre, Coolevin, Ballybrack. Coffee morning with display of crafts, baking and jewellery made by older people in our area; storytelling and display of creative talents with other invited groups. TEL Tina Pomphrett 085 735 7532

Ballyfermot Senior Citizens Forum

c/o Ballyfermot / Chapelizod Partnership, 4 Drumfinn Pk., Ballyfermot, D10. ‘40s Inspired Dress Dance’ for seniors and others, Ballyfermot United Sports and Social Club. Also, film showing at local base centre on 13th. TEL Catherine Lane 01 898 9165

Clare Haven 1st to 31st

St Canice’s Rd., Finglas East, D11. Art exhibition in Ballymun Library; talent competition with entries invited from Sean Chara Community Unit, 25th. TEL Sandra Hutchinson 01 704 4430

Coolock Library Art Group 6th to 20th

81 Ardmore Drive, D5. ‘Making Waves’, exhibition in library and Northside Shopping Centre. TEL James Harpur 086 810 6259

Dun Laoghaire Active Retirement Association

c/o 18 Beech Park Avenue, Foxrock, D18. Art exhibition for one week commencing May 5th in Dun Laoghaire Gallery (over Brian S Nolan’s, Georges St.); musical afternoon in the Boylan Centre, Sussex St.,Dun Laoghaire, 8th at 2.30pm TEL Margaret McCarthy 086 160 4718

ECAP Art Group 1st to 31st

28b The Rise, Malahide. ‘Open Ended’, art exhibition in Malahide, Ballymun, Raheny & Ashbourne libraries. TEL Sheila or Sarah McShane 086 255 5928 or 01 845 3148

Evergreen Club 3rd to 31st

Terenure Rd. North, D6. Exhibition of paintings in Terenure Library by the Thursday Club. TEL Suzanne Rush 01 490 2512

Golden Crafts Group 25th

The Parent’s Room, Scoil Mhuire, Shankill. Exhibition and sale of knitwear, crochet and handcrafts. TEL Sarah O’Rourke 01 282 4479

Howth Guild, ICA Dublin Federation 13th & 14th

Alcantra, 84 Balkill Pk., Howth, D13. Exhibition of arts & crafts in St Mary’s Church of Ireland, Howth. Entries will be received by the 13th and the exhibition will be on the 14h. TEL Kath Roberts 01 832 4426

‘In The Pink Drama Group’ 30th

Drama performance of monologues and duologues celebrating Irish playwrights, in the St. John BOSCO Youth Centre, Davitt Road, Drimnagh, Dublin 12, 30th at 8.30pm TEL 087 098 5761

Johnstown / Killiney Active Retirement

Association Pastoral Centre, Our Lady of Good Counsel, Church View Rd., Killiney. Showcase of art, crafts, gardening. TEL Nancy Lyons 01 285 5209

Loughlinstown Over 50s Activities Group 1st to 31st

47 Cromlech Fields. Art & craft exhibition; entertainment in nursing homes. TEL Kay Carroll 087 697 7783

Pavee Point Primary Health Care for Travellers 31st

46 North Great Charles St., D1. ‘Wellbeing for Older Travellers’ information and traditional activities with storytelling, horse shoes & music. TEL Maria Daly 01 878 0255

Rialto Seniors / Friendly Call Service Dolphin Health Project

Portacabins, Dolphin Hse., Rialto. ‘Rialto Seniors’, exhibitions of work & videos of 8 groups. TEL Jimmy Hayden 087 060 5006 or 01 454 4682

Rialto Variety Group

Comedy drama entitled ‘Play On’, 4th – 7th. Admission €10. TEL May O’Donohoe 01 454 2470

Ringsend Active Retirement 18th to 28th

St Patrick’s Villas, Ringsend, D4. Painting, knitting, crochet; neighbours day; singing, Dawn Chorus on 28th; variety show. TEL 01 660 0962

Seán O’Casey Community Centre

St Mary’s Rd., East Wall, D3. Theatre tour ‘Fruitcake’, 19th. Also, ‘Silent Idols’ and ‘The Pride of Parnell St’. TEL 01 850 9000

Swords Senior Citizens’ Club 6th

Chapel Ln., Swords. ‘Féile Bealtaine’ social gettogether with North County Senior Citizens Clubs; arts & crafts exhibition in local library. TEL Doreen McKittrick 087 287 1033

Syg-Knits Knitting and Crochet Group 30th

Shanganagh Park House Community Centre, Rathsallagh Ave., Shankill. ‘Syg-Knits’ exhibition and sale of knitwear, crochet & handcrafts. TEL Pauline Davy 086 174 4850 or 01 282 5932

U.3.A.

c/o Sheila Cullen, 16 Rosbeg Ct., Sutton, D13. Howth Head heritage walk, 18th; Dawn Chorus. TEL 01 839 3868 or 01 832 3573 or 01 831 3470

Uaisle Retirement Group, Menni Services

Ballyfermot Resource Centre, Ballyfermot Rd., D10. ‘Dancing the Rainbow’, every Wed. TEL Catherine McKenzie 087 958 7697

Care Centres

Ashford House Nursing Home 7th

6 Tivoli Tce. East, Dun Laoghaire. ‘A Day in the Life of Ashford House’ photography. Cairdeas Day Care Centre 18th Brú Chaoimhín, Cork St., D8. Art exhibition and pottery display. TEL Mary Cullen, Siobhán McLoughlin, Ann Quinn 01 415 6561

The Croft Nursing Home 1st to 31st

2 Goldenbridge Walk, Inchicore, D8. ‘If you do not know their past, you cannot know their present’ art project for residents and families.

Cuan Ros Day Centre

Off Kempton Ext., Navan Rd., D7. Exhibition in Cabra Library, Mon & Tues Groups, 30th & 31st; Quiz with other Day Centres; ‘Strawberries & Cream Garden Party’ 19th and 20th; drama with Johannah Watters, 6th. TEL Mary Bermingham, Marie Brogan, Marie Russell 01 868 6012

Hamilton Park Nursing Home 4th

Balrothery, Balbriggan. Tea afternoon. TEL Declan Doherty 01 690 1400

Leeson Park House Nursing Home (Silver Stream Healthcare) 12th

10 Leeson Pk., D6. Residents share life experiences.

Leopardstown Park Hospital Arts & Crafts Centre

Foxrock, D18. ‘Dawn Chorus’; exhibition; an afternoon of dance by ‘Purple Pumpkin’.

Marley Nursing Home 25th

Kellystown Rd., Rathfarnham, D16. Craft exhibition showcasing residents’ work, and coffee afternoon. TEL Lesley Kelly or Dolores Dolorito 01 499 4444

Newpark Care Centre

The Ward. ‘Tales, Tastes & Traditions’, gathering, cooking and publishing old recipes; Open Day.

Orwell House Nursing Home 9th

112 Orwell Rd., Rathgar, D6. ‘This is our Life’, book of residents’ stories and poems. TEL Karyn Farrell 01 492 2142

Seanchara Community Unit 3rd to 27th

St Canice’s Rd., Glasnevin, D11. Variety entertainment including singing, ballroom dancing; Dublin historian tells the story of Dublin.

St Clare’s Nursing Home

503 Griffith Ave., Glasnevin, D11. Art exhibition; tea dance; drama by Carnation Theatre.

St Mary’s Hospital

Phoenix Park, D20. Art exhibition of residents’ work, 8th and 9th; couples outing to Botanic Gardens, 24th; inter-hospital quiz with Bellvilla Community Unit, 19th; launch of Activity Centre, 3rd.

Simpson’s Hospital 13th

Ballinteer Rd., D14. Tea dance; exhibition of art & crafts.