6.1 "For the Individual, the third age is a time of emerging from the imperatives of earning a living and bringing up children to a time when personal development can once again become a central concern. Individuals need to rely more on themselves to seek out a range of activities and build a network of links with different people.
Failure to do this may be damaging; for instance the health study points to lack of social support as a risk factor for depression."

The purpose of the following City-wide and Community Based Education in the Third Age is:

	To provide educational opportunities for men and women.
	To respond to the needs and requests of individuals and groups.
	To encourage active involvement in a person's own learning.
	To facilitate initial and return contact with education.
	To improve the quality of life for retired and elderly people.
	To assist people adjust and cope with  a changing life-style.
	To encourage a positive attitude to retirement and ageing.

	City Centre        The Retired Peoples Network c/o St.John's Central College. Sawmill Street Cork.021-4966939
	Knocknaheeny  AOSTA. St.Louis Convent. Harbour View Road. Cork021-4399120
	Shandon             CARA HOUSE. Redemption Road. Cork. 021-4395737
	Blackpool            Blackpool Elderly Education, Assumption Convent Blackpool Cork.021-4391407

	The Glen              AOSTA The Glen. Cork 021-4503267
	Mayfield             Teach Mhuire Day Care Centre. Old Youghal Road. Mayfield. Cork. 021-4501578
	Bishopstown     AOSTA Bishopstown, 1 Farranlea Park. Model Farm Road. Cork  021-4546167
	Deerpark            Day Care Centre. Friars Walk. Cork 021-4311698
	Turners Cross   O’Connell Court. Windmill Road. Cork City.021-4316076
	Ballinlough        AOSTA Ballinlough, Ardfallen Avenue. Ballinlough. Cork. 021-4295008
	Blackrock          AOSTA Blackrock. Cork.021-4546167
	Mahon               St.Luke's Home. Mahon. 021-4359444