The document summarizes Gateway's move from its previous location in Mount Drummond Court to a new location at Unit 1, 2 Parker Hill in Rathmines, Dublin. It provides details of the farewell party held at the old location and feedback from members who have visited the new location, which has been described positively as spacious, bright, airy and easy to access. It also announces upcoming events, groups, courses and other opportunities taking place at or through Gateway.

1. Unit 1, 2 Parker Hill, Lower Rathmines Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6
Gateway’s Final Day in Mount Drummond Court May Issue
After nearly three years, Gateway’s last day of residence in Mount Drummond Court arrived on Pool Competition
The last pool competition was
Thursday 12/4/2012.
on the 15th March 2012. Con-
To acknowledge this occasion, we had a party there. Invites were sent out to members and resi- gratulations to Michael D who
dents of Mount Drummond Court. was the winner.
There was a large turnout on the day, with a fine range of foods and drinks. We watched replays
of two group videos created for Fionn and Richard’s leaving events. Relaxation and Meditation:
Relaxation and meditation will
There was a good atmosphere at the party and a number of people attended who hadn’t been continue on for May and June.
recently. Come along on Monday’s from
3.45-4.45pm!
Thanks to the residents of Mount Drummond Court for allowing us to use the space over the last
few years. Cheers to all who attended on the 12th of April.
Project Worker Position Have
The new premises is Unit 1, 2 Parker Hill, Lower Rathmines Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6. It is you ever wanted to do the job of
located opposite The Swan Sports Centre, down the laneway beside the main entrance to The a project worker in Gateway? If
Travelodge Hotel. so here is an opportunity to dip
Gateway has been at the new address since Monday the 16th of April 2012. Drop in times re- your toe in the water and try it
main at Mondays and Thursdays, 1pm-5pm. out. There will be training as
soon as possible, and a potential
Hope to see you there soon.
position for six months in Octo-
Richard M ber. At the end of the training
there will be an interview process
for the Project Worker role. If
What People have to say so far about Parker Hill: you are interested talk to any of
“The general consensus is very good and positive” Ann Marie M the project workers about it.
Minding The Mind is a series of
“First impressions is very good and it is more spacious” Andy A lectures held in Saint John of God
Hospital in Stillorgan. Lectures
are from 8pm-9.30pm. On 14th
“It is very calm and uplifting” Valerie M of May there is a lecture on Why
Sleep Matters, May 21st End the
Stigma of Mental Health and
“The place is bright and airy that is conducive to uplifting our spirits” Gregoria G and Andrew D
May 28th a lecture on Physical
Exercise and its Impact on Mood
“Good location right in the centre of Rathmines” Ian M and Stress.
“Gorgeous Place!” Samo H
“Very impressive and very easy to get to” Carol (Relaxation and meditation tutor)
“Brillant” Yvonne D
“Very modern and pleasant” Virginia L
“It is clean and bright and very very nice” Michael D and William C
As you can see from the above comments feedback on the new premises so far has been very
positive. If you have not come along yet how about popping in some time so you can see for
yourself.

2. Get to know your member!
Each month we will ask a member questions about themselves. This is called ‘Get to
know your member’. This months piece is about Yvonne D.
11 Wynnfield Road 1. What do you like about being a member in Gateway?
Rathmines The atmosphere, welcoming and the art.
Dublin 6
2. What did you want to be when you grew up?
01 4965558
I wanted to be a woman!!! I wanted to be a hairdresser, school teacher or a nurse.
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3. Where is your favourite place in the world?
The views expressed or otherwise stated in
On a beach or on a cliff looking out at the ocean.
this Newsletter are the views of the
contributors and not necessarily the views of 4. Tell us something that nobody knows about you?
the Gateway Project. I like to read the Bible.
Bealtaine
Joke of the month A parachutist jumped from
a plane, only to discover that his chute wouldn’t Bealtaine is the Irish national
open. As he plunged towards the ground, he passed arts festival celebrating crea-
another man on the way up. “Do you know any- tivity in older age. It takes
thing about parachutes?” he cried. “No,” replied the place during May 2012 coun-
other man. “Do you know anything about gas cook- trywide and involves thou-
ers?” Richard M sands of participants in events
in art forms ranging through
WRAP Course in Gateway – Saturdays in the Summer (June and July). Dance, Theatre, Music and so
on. The brochure of events for
Wrap is a wellness course and stands for wellness, recovery, action, planning. The course equips Dublin City can be picked up
you with tools in order for you to recover or maintain good health. It is very beneficial to your in your local city library.
mental health.
Musical Tales
There will be a taster day a couple of weeks before the course kicks off on the 19th of May 1- On Monday 16th of April 2012,
3.30 in Parker Hill. The course will take place Saturday afternoons for 8 weeks from the 9th of Rathmines Library hosted a
June to the 28th of July. concert of modern music pieces
The WRAP facilitator is Fionn Fitzpatrick who was a project worker in Gateway and a former named “Musical Tales” based
around the work of the writer,
member. If you are interested in the course, there is a leaflet in Gateway you can sign up. Some
James Joyce. This is part of
people have already signed up that they are interested and we will be in contact with you when “One City One Book”, an initia-
we confirm the date of the taster day. tive of Dublin City Public Li-
braries. This event was held in
association with The Contempo-
Assertiveness and Confidence Building Course - July to November (21 weeks Wednesday rary Music Centre (www.cmc.ie)
and Friday afternoons) and The Royal Irish Academy of
Music (www.riam.ie). There
FETAC Level 4 were also 3 other similar events
This is a 21 week course on assertiveness and confidence building. This course is 21 weeks and held that week in Dublin City
will be on Libraries.
Wednesday and Friday afternoons. Smiling is infectious
This is will start the first week of July, if you are interested please fill in a leaflet in Gateway and Smiling is infectious
You catch it like the flu
you will be invited to an open session (2 hours) to meet the tutors and get a feel for what is in- When someone smiled at me
volved in the course prior to committing to the course. today
I started smiling too
th
I walked around the corner
Make Meetings Matter Training is coming up the 18 of May in Parker Hill. Training will include things And someone saw me grin
like the role of the chair, role of the secretary, taking minutes, getting your voice heard and what is your When he smiled I realised
mandate. If you are interested contact Martha on 01 4965558. I had passed it on to him
I thought about the smile
Counselling ‘My Mind’ People can still avail of counselling sessions with My Mind in Ranelagh. These And then realised its worth
come at a discounted rate of €10 per session for 5 sessions. For more information contact Mary Barnes on A single smile like mine
01 4965558. Gateway does not endorse any particular therapy and respects the choice of Gateway members. Could travel round the earth
So if you feel a smile begin
Classic Irish Comedies are holding events on the 2nd of June, 23rd of June and 28th of July all at 7.30pm Don't leave it undetected
Start an epidemic
in the Teachers’ Club, 36 Parnell Square and no advance booking is required. Admission €5
And get the world infected.
Sinead K