Successful & Positive Ageing Events Supported by Smart D8

As Spring approaches, Smart D8 continues its mission to promote health and wellbeing in Dublin 8.

Following three successful months dedicated to fostering healthy food and eating and physical health and wellbeing, Smart D8’s focus in April shifts to the theme of successful and positive ageing.

 April Focus: Successful & Positive Ageing

 1) Robert Emmet CDP/SICCDA – ‘Knitting’ Classes

Smart D8 will support Robert Emmet CDP/SICCDA in the delivery of ‘Knitting’ classes, recognising knitting as a therapeutic activity that promotes both physical and mental wellbeing. Participants will have the opportunity to enhance fine motor skills, alleviate arthritis symptoms, and foster social connections in a friendly, supportive environment.

Details
Dates: Monday, April 8th and Monday, April 15th
Time: 11 am – 1 pm
Venue: SICCDA (South Earl Street)

2) The Digital Hub – ‘Virtual Reality’ Workshop with The Digital Hub’s D8 Surfers Club

The D8 Surfers Club has been running at The Digital Hub since 2015. It started life as a tutor-led class, where residents were guided in the discovery of how digital technologies could benefit them in their everyday lives. In April, Smart D8 will offer The Digital Hub’s D8 Surfers Club the chance to experience the world of virtual reality technology. Through interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities, participants, who are all older people in the Liberties, will explore the possibilities of VR technology and its potential for entertainment and education.

Details:
Dates: Tuesday, 23rd April
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Location: Learning Studio, Digital Depot, Roe Lane (off Thomas Street) The Digital Hub, Dublin 8, D08 TCV4

3) Creative Life/MISA/SJH – ‘Artist in Residence Series’ & ‘Bealtaine Festival Event in MISA’

The Mercer’s Institute for Successful Ageing (MISA) at St James’s Hospital is a state-of-the-art-facility for integrated clinical services and a hub for world-leading research in ageing. Creative Life is one of four pillars within MISA and, since 2017, it has designed, developed and collaborated with many partners and arts & health programmes based on international best practices in this emerging sector. This year, MISA will collaborate with Smart D8 to deliver the ‘Artist in Residence Series’ over April and May 2024. This series will offer older adults the opportunity to engage in creative workshops designed to inspire and enrich their lives. Additionally, Smart D8 will contribute towards a ‘Bealtaine Festival Event in MISA’, celebrating creativity and arts among Dublin 8 residents.