1428 Active Retirement Club

Orla Carpenter, Bonus Ball winner at the 1428 Club.

1428 Active Retirement Club

Club Notes

1428 Active Retirement Club

Published: Fri 30 Aug 2024, 2:15 PM

Our opening hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday. We have coffee mornings and bingo on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. On Fridays, we close at lunchtime. Come in any time for a chat and a cuppa during the week.

Go for Life Wednesdays at 10am

This is a non-strenuous exercise class for older persons, lasting one hour. These exercises are designed to keep joints and bones in good working order, while also fostering friendships, laughter, and conversation.

Cookery Sessions

These are ongoing on Wednesdays at 11am – note, there will be no cookery session on Wednesday, August 28.

Gaeilge

Classes resume on Wednesday, September 4, at 1.30pm

IT help

Do you need help with your PC, laptop, tablet/iPad, or smartphone? From Monday to Thursday, we offer IT tutoring. Please call us to discuss your issue and book a one-on-one session. Drop-in sessions are also available for basic problems with your devices.

Support Services

Various support services are facilitated on-site. Mondays. Al-Anon at 8.15pm. Tuesdays. GROW at 7.30pm. Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Narcotics Anonymous.

SAS Monitored Alarms

The 1428 Club is an approved and registered centre for SAS Alarms. These alarms are free for anyone over 65, and the first year of monitoring is also free (there is a fee for the SIM card service). The application process is straightforward, and installation takes less than two working weeks. Many users report great peace of mind for themselves and their families. We highly recommend this service for older people. Call us for more details or to apply.

Repairs and alterations

Talk to Beata on Mondays at around 10.30am for clothing alteration needs. You can also leave items with staff along with instructions, and they will relay your request to Beata. Beata can also quote you for reupholstering furniture, making or altering curtains, and soft furnishings.

CHIME

This is a hearing aid service. Small repairs, cleaning, are provided for hearing aids, regardless of where they were purchased. You can also buy hearing aid batteries. Please book in advance for an appointment (next session. Friday August 30).

Foot care clinic

This clinic is popular. The next session on September 6 is fully booked. The following clinic will be in October. Please book to secure a spot, as availability is limited. The clinic is every six weeks.

Trip to Knock

The annual trip to Knock was well attended. All members had a great day on Wednesday August 21, despite the inclement weather.

Get Well Wishes

We extend our get well wishes to some of our members who are not feeling their best at this time.

Bonus Ball Winner

Last week’s Bonus Ball winner is Orla Carpenter. Thank you, Orla, for your support.

Scam Alerts

Beware of scam calls, texts, and fake house callers. Scam calls and messages are becoming more sophisticated; banks, tax offices, the HSE, Revenue, gardaí, Amazon, will not text or call you asking for passwords or PINs.

Always be cautious of text messages that appear to be from legitimate companies asking you to update your account. Always contact the company/service directly (not through the number in the message) before taking action.

Be very cautious about door-to-door callers. Never let them into your home unless you are certain of who they are. Don’t be afraid to ask for ID.