Lots of events across Kildare for National Arthritis Week
National Arthritis Week takes place from 8-14 April. The theme of the week will be Time2Work. This theme is key to achieving awareness and understanding around the importance of enabling people with arthritis to take part in the workforce, and, ultimately, achieve change.
In an Irish context, record numbers of people are now working and the country is close to reaching full-employment. The challenge of recruiting and retaining staff is a strategic priority for industry and government. Beneath the headline figures, however, there is both a challenge and an opportunity for people living with arthritis and/or who have disabilities. Crucially, while the overall employment rate in Ireland is 69%, for people with disabilities it is just 30%.
Therefore, the theme of Time2Work is both timely and appropriate for Ireland from a health, economic and societal perspective. Arthritis Ireland Kildare Branch will address some work related issues at an event for Adults under 50 living with Arthritis On Thursday 11th April in Newbridge Parish Centre at 7pm. Paula Minchin, Occupational Therapist at Tallaght Hospital and a native of Rathangan is the guest speaker and will give advice on managing work while dealing with a chronic condition. Meadbh O Sullivan, Physiotherapist from Newbridge will also do a gentle introductory Circuit Training class to show how exercise can be incorporated into the daily routine to help improve fitness. The event is free and open to all people with arthritis under 50yrs. Wear comfortable clothing and footwear(Runners) The Young Arthritis network have also arranged an informal coffee morning at Osprey Hotel on Saturday 6th April at 12 noon.
Any enquiries contact [email protected]. There are 5 young people with arthritis on the Arthritis Ireland Kildare Branch Committee and they are anxious to reach out to others with the same condition.
Arthritis Ireland Kildare Branch is in existence since 1986 and have organised exercise activities and information events throughout Kildare for several years. During National Arthritis week they will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their Nordic Walking group on the Curragh with a free introductory Nordic Walking session at Lumville House on Tuesday 9th April at 10.30am. Frank Fahy will lead the group and poles will be supplied. Initial training was sponsored by Kildare Sports Partnership and the group have been meeting weekly ever since.
Arthritis Ireland Kildare Branch Exercise Activities
Athy Yoga for Arthritis
A seated yoga course with Daisy at 11am-12 noon Tuesdays in Athy Parish Centre. Admission €5 per class. Contact Daisy at 0864141113 ( school holidays)
Athy K leisure aqua class Fridays 12 noon. Phone K Leisure Athy Phone (059)8641522
Newbridge Beginners Seated Exercise classes for people with arthritis take place in Newbridge Daycare Centre every Monday at 11am sharp. Admission €5 . Phone Eva 0876321833
Newbridge Gables Swimming Pool Aqua exercise for people with Arthritis Wednesdays. Time 2-3 pm Admission €5 Phone Eva at 0876321833
Newbridge Circuit Training in Newbridge Parish Centre Tuesdays 7-8 and 8-9 until April 9th, led by physiotherapist Meadhbh O Sullivan Admission. Admission 5€
Newbridge Walking Group for People with Arthritis. Meet at Lumville Hse Car Park every Tuesday at 10.30am sharp for walk on the Curragh. Contact Johnny at 431399 or Claire at 433803 for further details. Wear comfortable clothing and footwear and bring rainproof gear!
Kilcullen Beginners Seated Exercise classes for people with arthritis take place in Kilcullen Parish Centre every Tuesday at 10.30am sharp. Admission €5 Phone Eva at 0876321833
Suncroft Beginners Seated Exercise classes for people with arthritis take place in Suncroft Community Centre every Tuesday at 2.30pm sharp. Admission €5 Phone Eva at 0876321833
Kildare Town Beginners Seated Exercise classes for people with arthritis take place in Kildare Parish Centre every Wednesday at 10.30 am sharp. Admission €5 Phone Eva at 0876321833
Clane Swim; Aqua exercise for people with arthritis in Westgrove Hotel. Wednesdays 11am Fridays Time: 12noon Admission €5, participants will also have access to the pool, jacuzzi and steamroom facilities.
Maynooth Glenroyal Hotel Swimming Pool Aqua exercise for people with Arthritis Thursdays. Time 9am Admission €5
Celbridge Warm Water pool, Swim & Aqua Classes for people with Arthritis takes place at St Raphael’s Pool, Celbridge Every Wednesday:5pm-6pm. Cost €5 includes instruction and use of warm water pool. No need to book class.
Maynooth Walking Group for People with Arthritis. Meet on Mondays at 12 noon at Maynooth Community Space (near Post Office) in Tesco Car Park Contact Michael at 0876622740
Arthritis Ireland Helpline is 1890 252846 or 016618188 [email protected]