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OLT’s ‘Mellow DEEDS’ Choir serve up a musical feast at the City of Derry International Choir Festival

The Mellow DEEDS Choir performed magnificently at the City of Derry International Choir Festival as part of their community engagement programme and served up a musical feast alongside the renowned Chamber Choir of the University of Lisbon, Portugal, during Friday’s event in Creggan.

First held in 2013, the festival is now established as a major event across the country and the only international choir festival of its kind in the UK.

This year’s event coincided with Positive Ageing Month which celebrates the ageing community.  Following on from the success of Mellow DEEDS at the festival last year, Mairéad Nic Bhloscaidh, Community & Outreach Coordinator for the City of Derry International Choir Festival invited Mellow Deeds once again to be a part of this year’s community festival.  

 A very proud Sinead Devine, Deeds Co-Ordinator at Old Library Trust, said ‘The group were delighted to be invited to perform again at this year’s festival. We have used Playlist for Life techniques to ensure that we are singing the songs our members wish to sing. This year they have chosen to sing songs from the 1960’s which has sparked off many conversations about dance hall days.’

The lunchtime programme lasted an hour, and the DEEDS social groups were invited to come along as well and enjoy the musical feast among their friends, family and the local community.

Speaking after Friday’s performance, Mellow DEEDS musical director Anna Nolan commented ‘Music is a wonderful connector for those living with dementia. Our Mellow DEEDS members enjoy coming together every Monday to practice and share their love of music and it’s a great way to start the working week as it is so uplifting to hear those voices and to be part of the music they love

Adding to those sentiments, Sinead Devine stressed the importance of connecting with the local community and said: ‘Being a part of such a prestigious festival enables people living with dementia to connect out into the community and challenge ideas about what people with dementia can still do. The festival offers the opportunity both for them to sing but also for members to enjoy listening to the music of others.  It remains an important part of the work DEEDS does as it continues to support our aim to make Derry and Strabane a dementia friendly city and district.’

The City of Derry International Choral Festival runs across the city and district until 27th October.

Loving Life Living Longer

Our Men’s Social group would like to thank Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service Derry Branch for taking the time to come and give them a talk about home safety

Well done and thank you

Our Loving Life Living Longer programme aims to improve the health and wellbeing of our local 50 + community.

We find that a great way to do this is to offer inclusive and fun activities that encourage social interaction, enjoying the craic and meeting new people and of course Healthy Competition

We also believe that encouraging intergenerational  social activities enriches the lives of those taking part through shared learning and experiences

CHECK OUT THE WEEKS SESSIONS

MONDAY 10am open gym 5pm open gym 6pm circuit 7pm yoga

TUES 10am open gym 5pm teen gym 6pm box & core 6pm yoga 7pm yoga

WEDS 10am open gym 5pm open gym 6pm W.O.D workout of the day 7pm yoga

THURS 10am glutes & guts 5pm open gym 6pm beginners yoga 6pm body pump 7pm beginner Pilates 7pm yoga

USE LINK BELOW TO BOOK YOUR PLACE https://www.picktime.com/olthlc 

📣please take note we only have 1no beginners Pilates sessions this week at 7pm (thurs) and added in a beginners yoga at 6pm (thurs)

Delighted to help raise awareness of Iron Overload

#TeamIronOverload were in Belfast and Derry-Londonderry with Pulitzer-Prize-Winning Photojournalist Cathal McNaughton working on our new awareness project. More details soon!

https://www.haemochromatosis.org.uk/News/pulitzer-prize-winner-collaborates-with-huk-on-new-awareness-project

CARERS Education: 4 week free Dementia Education Course for informal carers

This course is for those looking after someone at home who has received a dementia diagnosis. It teaches what is dementia and helps carers to gain an understanding about different types of dementia, their signs and symptoms, about communication, different behaviours and coping strategies etc.

The course is taught weekly with time for carers to talk and make connections as well as learning together. We do encourage family members to come together and support each other, so places are open for several members of the same family to come on to the programme at the same time and share the learning.

Please note, this course is not suitable for individuals who either have dementia or are currently going through a process of diagnosis.

Booking is essential via eilish@olt.ie or contact 02871 373870.

We had so much to offer on World Mental Health Day!

⚽ Walking Football 11 AM

🏓 50+ Indoor Games 2 PM

🏐 Netball 6PM

💪 Men’s Health Session 7 PM

Loads of you Joined us for these activities! It’s was a great way to get some exercise, meet new people, and have fun. Remember, moving your body is a fantastic way to support your mental health.

THANK YOU!

FREE exercise classes for residents & Staff wellbeing top priorities this year!

Thank you to everyone that came along and tried out our wide range of classes & of course a massive thank you to our Staff team for everything they do!

Our weekly Dander ball sessions gathering interest and momentum!

Still a few members trying to get use to the rules

The hint is in the name….DANDER

Well done everyone!