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Third Age Active Retirement Group Summerhill Ireland for Older People and Senior Citizens
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The Third Age resource centre in Summerhill county Meath Ireland provides Activities, Sports, Education and Learning with Computers for the older people and retired in our community
In 1988 the Summerhill Active Retirement Group was established in response to the lack of facilities available to many members of the older community. This was the brainchild of Mary Nally, who from her first-hand experience of nursing older people at St. Joseph's Hospital in Trim, Co. Meath, was well aware of the negative health implications of lack of activities and isolation on older people. An approach to the older people in the village was met with great enthusiasm and support.
Initial monthly meetings were held and socials and outings for retired people were organised. Interest grew and membership increased as more older people wished to become more active and involved with their community. In June 1997, the North Eastern Health Board made premises available to the Active Retirement group, now with their own premises in Summerhill the group could set about establishing the Third Age Resource and Information Centre. This made it possible for the group to develop a greater cohesion, to improve the quality of meetings, to operate more efficiently and to establish a support office to progress projects, plan activities and represent the interests of the members both nationally and internationally.
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