Pay
Report
Apply
Date: 1 to 31 October 2024
Venue: Various locations in Belfast, some events are online
Category: Positive Ageing Month, Seniors
Older people can enjoy a festival of special events and activities.
Positive Ageing Month shows how older residents can live happier, healthier and more connected lives. This year's festival includes:
- baking
- digital workshops and
- film screenings.
Most events and activities are free. As booking is essential for some events, you should check event details.
To get the full festival programme, email [email protected].
Positive Ageing 2024 events calendar
- Monday 7 October
Yoga
Knocknagoney Community Centre, 10am to 11am
Improve strength, balance and flexibility. For information, call 028 9076 1432.Move More, Live More online session
Age Friendly Network NI at 11am
To attend this online session on health, call 07773 113544 or go to AgeNI (link opens in new window). - Tuesday 8 October
Line Dancing classes
Volunteer Now, 11am to 1pm
Book a class and discover a toe-tapping way to stay active. Email [email protected] or call 028 9023 2020.Badminton sessions
Knocknagoney Community Centre, 11am to 1pm
Play a friendly game of badminton. For information, call 028 9076 1432. - Wednesday 9 October
Painting Group
Inverary Community Centre, 10am to 12 noon
Brush up on your artistic skills. To book, email [email protected].The Marvel of Cleaning Water with NI Water
Belfast Wastewater Heritage Centre, 10am to 12 noon
Follow the journey of water from source to tap. Meet the scientists who test and check our water. To book, email [email protected]Men’s Health Day
Girdwood Community Hub, 10.30am to 1.30pm
Connect with local health and wellbeing services.To book, email [email protected] or call 028 9023 2020. - Thursday 10 October
Active Ageing Games Day 1
Girdwood Community Hub, 10am to 3pm
Take part in the annual Active Ageing Games for people over 50. Join a team to compete in different sports including table tennis, pickleball and badminton. Lunch is provided. To book, contact your local Better leisure centre reception.Seniors’ Tea Party for World Mental Health Day
Youth Initiative Poleglass, 12 noon to 3pm
‘Take 5’ encourages everyone to build the five steps ‘to wellbeing’ into everyday life. The event includes a buffet with entertainment and dancing. Admission is £5. To book, call 028 9062 7863, email [email protected] or [email protected].Online Chocolate Bingo
Engage with Age, 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Play fun games and enjoy live music from the comfort of your own home. To book, email [email protected]. - Friday 11 October
Active Ageing Games Day 2
Girdwood Community Hub, 10am to 3pm
Take part in the annual Active Ageing Games for people over 50. Join a team to compete in different sports including table tennis, pickleball and badminton. Lunch is provided. Event ends with an awards ceremony. To book, contact your local Better leisure centre reception.Bus Trip to Titanic Belfast
Leaving from Braniel, Clonduff, Cregagh and Tullycarnet community centres
Bus departs at 11am
The Titanic Experience is a self-guided tour over ten interactive galleries. To book, call 028 9040 1444.Intergenerational Archery tournament
Inverary Community Centre, 10.30am to 1.30pm
Experts will demonstrate and share tips on mastering this new skill. To book, email [email protected]. - Tuesday 15 October
Calamity Jane film screening
Belfast City Hall, Banqueting Suite, 2pm to 4pm
Enjoy a free screening of the film classic starring Doris Day. To book, email [email protected] or call 07827 823998. - Wednesday 16 October
Tour of Friar's Bush graveyard
11am to 12.30pm
Book the free walking tour and discover the fascinating history of this ancient cemetery. The tour will be given by a professional guide and historian. To book, email [email protected] or call 07827 823998. - Tuesday 22 October
Arsenic and Old Lace film screening
Belfast City Hall, Banqueting Suite, 2pm to 1pm
Enjoy a film screening of the comedy classic starring Cary Grant. To book, email [email protected] or call 07827 823998. - Thursday 24 October
Age Friendly Housing presentation with Dr Mark Hammond
Online 10am to 11am
Explore how older people's needs and aspirations can be better addressed by architects, planners and developers creating new residential developments. To attend, email [email protected] and we'll send you joining details.