Retirement groups from across Donegal gathered for a wonderful day of relaxation and a catch-up with friends at a special information event in Foxhall Community Hall.
The day was hosted by by the Friends of the Glen Active Retirement Association and Donegal Local Development Company (DLDC).
Almost 70 active retirees from all over the county were in attendance.
The morning kicked off with some refreshments and a welcome from Nuala Diver, DLDC and Emma Doherty, North West Regional chairperson of the Active Retirement Association..
It was a relaxed morning that set the tone for the day.
Attendees at the active retirement event in Foxhall Community Hall.
This was followed by a wonderful presentation from Ann Meehan, co-ordinator of SPACE Programme.
Social Participation and Combating Exclusion (SPACE) is a new €200,000 PEACE PLUS programme designed to bring younger and older people together to build stronger, more-connected communities across Donegal.
This was followed by a self-reflecting awareness relaxation session with guest speaker, Patricia Higgins promoting self-care for volunteers.
Mary Bradley from Friends of the Glen then gave a talk on why she came up with the idea for interdenominational Friends of the Glen ARA, and the need for social ties and activities connecting our parishes and townland.
Before breaking for lunch, there was a line-dancing performance by Friends from the Glen, who showed off their moves they have learnt from their SICAP funded classes hosted by Eileen McLaughlin.
Lunch is served at the active retirement event in Foxhall.
A lovely lunch was then served up by Friends of the Glen committee and volunteers Tilly Doherty and Patricia Mott and others.
Attendees expressed amazing feedback and wish to thank the various speakers and special guests.
They are very appreciative of all the volunteers who assisted in preparing the venue, car parking, catering and tidying up after.