Arthritis Ireland is to run self-management courses in Clane. This course aims to help people living with arthritis, andwill commenceon 14 September at the Westgrove Hotel.

Classes will run from 7pm to 9.30pm over six weeks and are led by two trained leaders.

The course costs 32, with a discounted rate of 24 for medical card holders. To book a place visit the Arthritis Ireland website,www.arthritisireland.ie, orcontact Svetlana on 01 647 0206or emailtraining@arthritisireland.ie.

Meanwhile, there are a number of exercise activities taking place across the county.

In Newbridge, there will be Beginners Seated Exercise classesfor people with arthritis take place in the Daycare Centreevery Monday at 11am sharp. Admission 5

In Kilcullen, Beginners SeatedExercise classestake place inKilcullen Parish CentreeveryTuesday at 10.30am sharp.Admission 5

Meanwhile, the same class are also being held inSuncroft CommunityCentreeveryTuesday at 2.30pm sharp.Admission 5

Kildare Town is also hosting similar classes inKildare ParishCentreevery Wednesday at 9.30am sharp. Admission 5.

Swim andAquaexercisefor people with arthritis is being held in the Westgrove Hotel on Wednesdays at 11amand 12noon on Fridays. Admission 5.

The Gables Swimming Pool Aqua exercise class takes place in Newbridgefor people with Arthritis on Wednesdays from2pm to 3pm. Admission 5

In Celbridge,Warm Water pool, Swim & AquaClasses for people with Arthritis takes place at St Raphaels Pool, Celbridge EveryWednesday:5pm-6pm.Cost 5 includes instruction and use of warm water pool.

Newbridge Walking Group for People with Arthritis meet at Lumville House Car Park everyTuesday at 10.30amsharp 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!

Maynooth Walking Groupfor People with Arthritis meet onMondays at 12 noon atMaynooth Community Space (near Post Office) in Tesco Car ParkContact Michael at0876622740

Athy Walking Groupfor People with Arthritis meet on Mondays at 2.30 at O Briens Emily Square. Phone Anne at0863091786

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