Explore artworks from the Butler Gallery Collections with trained facilitators on our dementia-inclusive Azure Tour, for older people and their families and supporters.
Calry Drama Group are excited to present Tim Firth’s Calendar Girls. Based on the true story of a group of women who got together to make a “girly” calendar to raise money for a local hospital.
Contact- culturalcompanions@hawkswell.com or 0871371018
Join us for a visit to the Irish Museum of Modern Art in Kilmainham. An Óige Photo group is a mixed-age group of amateur photography enthusiasts with additional varied interests. We will visit inside &/or outside, weather permitting.
Young Billy Craven tries to escape the tedium of island life by attempting to become a movie star!
Proceeds go to the Sligo branch of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland
Cultural Companions Event
Email- culturalcompanions@hawkswell.com or Phone- 0871371018
The first Theme Night of 2023 is all about stories, and the songs which tell them best. This show will be set by Kieran in collaboration with Sligo’s community of wonderful musicians.
Contact- culturalcompanions@hawkswell.com or 0871371018
Set in October 1978 – Pope John Paul I is not long dead, autumn is closing in & Pat Farnon has ‘some business’ to do in town. The Man In The Woman’s Shoes follows Pat as he walks to Sligo town & home again. Beautifully observed writing & performance.
Enjoy an afternoon of conversations on art and a tour of our beautiful collections. We will explore and consider three exquisite pieces of art from the Chester Beatty’s Buddhist collection.
The Silver Swans programme was designed by the Royal Academy of Dance specifically for those over 55. These classes will help improve mobility, posture, co-ordination and energy levels. Most importantly, they are fun and enjoyable!
Macushla Dance Club 50+ is Dublin’s longest running dance club established in 2006 by choreographer Ríonach Ní Néill. For 16 years it has provided free, ongoing access to dance for older men and women at DanceHouse in Dublin city centre.
ENERGISING, RELAXING AND FUN!
Designed to maintain flexibility, strength and coordination – the classes include easy stretch exercises, dance sequences and freestyle movement to music of all kinds – No experience necessary!
Photo by Rob O’Connor