Active Retired classes
Make a new start in 2025
Get Up & Get Moving!
It’s never too late to get active!
Classes are both chair-based and standing, members are encouraged to work at their own pace. The exercises are suitable for those who have difficulty getting up from the floor, may have existing health problems or have been inactive for some time.
€8 for 45 minute class - pay as you go.
Benefits of staying physically active
Develop maximum range of movement
Enhance joint flexibility and mobility for greater ease in movement.
Improve balance and posture
Support better body alignment and stability, reducing the risk of falls.
Strengthen muscle groups
Make daily tasks—like lifting, walking, and bending—easier and less tiring.
Increase Physical Agility
Boost coordination and responsiveness, helping to prevent everyday aches and pains.
Enhance overall fitness
Improve cardiovascular health, endurance, and energy levels.
Enjoyment through music
Music adds fun to exercise and inspires you to give your best effort
Build Social Connections
Meet new friends and enjoy a sense of community
Group exercise uplifts mood
Exercise with others will boost motivation and leave you feeling more energized.
Promote long-term independence
Maintaining physical activity supports self-sufficiency as you age
Monday
Dublin & Wicklow
Booterstown
10.30am & 11.30am - Booterstown Parish Centre, Booterstown Avenue
Contact : Sylvia Fleming
087 235 0638
Carrickmines
2.15pm - Tullow Church Hall, Brighton Rd. Foxrock
Contact : Yvonne McMahon
086 390 0223
Dundrum
2.00pm - Taney Parish Ctr, Taney Rd.
Contact : Vivienne Barkley
087 419 5474
Glasthule
2.15pm - St. Joseph’s Parish Centre
Main Streeet. Contact : Mary Kennedy
086 1565 126
Wicklow
10.00am - Wicklow Pastoral Centre. Wicklow town.
Contact : Grace Carolan
086 066 7656
Tuesday
Dublin
Blackrock
2.00pm - Guardian Angels Parish Centre, Newtownpark Avenue
Contact : Yvonne McMahon
086 3900 223
Foxrock
11.15 am - Foxrock Parish Centre, Kill Lane.
Contact : Yvonne McMahon
086 3900 223
Rathgar
2.30pm - Zion Parish Ctr, Zion Rd.
Contact : Valerie Williams
087 671 7096 val.anne.williams@gmail.com
Wednesday
Dublin
Clondalkin
2.00pm - Aras Chronain, Ionad Culturha, Orchard Rd
Contact : Valerie Williams
087 671 7096 val.anne.williams@gmail.com
Thursday
Dublin
Dun Laoghaire
10am - Dun Laoghaire Evangelical Church, Lwr Glenageary Rd.
Contact : Sylvia Fleming
087 2350 638
Killiney/Johnstown
12.15pm - Johnstown Parish Centre, Churchview Rd
Contact : Yvonne McMahon
086 3900 223
Knocklyon
10.30am - Iona Parish Centre, Idrone Ave.
Contact : Yvonne McMahon
086 3900 223
Rathmines
3pm - Mageough Cowper Road
Contact : Vivienne Barkley
087 4195474
Wicklow
10.00am Wicklow Pastoral Centre, Wicklow Town.
Contact : Carol McNeaney
086 365 2119
Friday
Dublin
Raheny
11.45 am - All Saints' Hall, Howth Rd.
Contact : Lorna
01 836 3186