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Lucan Senior Citizens
On Wednesday 21sst May we had a musical morning with The Rams from Newcastle.
The Parish Centre was rocking. Walking sticks and crutches were abandoned, arms raised and hips swinging. We saw more miracles than we saw in Lourdes last week!
A very enjoyable and memorable morning was had by all. We look forward to a return visit.
Wednesday 28th May:
Social Morning in St. Mary’s Parish Centre, from 10.30am – 12.30pm.
We have a talk on wellbeing from Anita, from HSE.
New members always welcome!
CHARITY DOG WALK
In aid of
Kildare Animal Foundation
Sunday 25 May at 12 noon
Venue: Donadea Forest Park.
W91 VK59
Meet in carpark.
Barrier will be open from 11am -12 noon
Donations can be given to our volunteers on the day.
ALL WELCOME even if you don't have a dog.
(All dogs on lead please)
Esker Active Retirement Association
Esker Active Retirement meet every Wednesday at 1.30 in St Andrews Parish Hall, Main Street Lucan.
Members play various card games, bowls and scrabble. We organise day trips for members while the club is closed for summer months, and already planning our autumn 4 day break.
New members always welcome, just drop in for a chat any Wednesday.
Hospice Sunflower Days
Can you spare an hour or two for Hospice Sunflower Days?
Sunflower Days is one of Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services most important fundraising events of the year!
Our volunteers will be returning to shopping centres all over South Dublin on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th June.
We are currently recruiting volunteers for South Dublin – a few hours can make all the difference!
Please contact 01 4911072 or fundraising@olh.ie
Lucan Lions Club
Cycle Spinathon
Many thanks to all who supported our Cycle Spinathon in SuperValu on Saturday 3 May. We are most grateful to SuperValu for facilitating the event which was a great success. We had a large crew of volunteers, cyclists and representatives from the Lucan Special Olympics Club. As usual, we really appreciate the loyal SuperValu customers who contributed so generously on the day. The proceeds from the event will be presented to the Lucan Special Olympics Club in the coming weeks to help with the further development of the Club.
New Members
Lucan Lions Club always welcome new members. We meet on the second Tuesday of the month in the Spa Hotel at 8.00 pm. For further information visit our website www.lucanlionsclub.com
Mattie McCabe PRO
Lucan ICA
Monday 26th May:
Members are continuing to work on their Chicken Scratching cushion and are enjoying the craft.
Tea Hostesses are: Ann Beales and Ann Byrne.
We thank our teacher, Breda Bohan for all her help and expertise. She will eb back another day to check on our projects.
We will not be open on June 2nd as it is a Bank Holiday.
23rd Dublin, Lucan Scouts Group – Summer Fund Raising
The Lucan Scouts are launching their annual fund raising beginning this weekend 23rd – 25th May. The Scout groups cater for all ages from 6 years up to young adult with up to 100 members.
Please support the bag packing event in SuperValu Lucan this weekend OR watch out for the posters around the village containing the QR code to donate.
All Funds go to the Lucan Scouts group supporting replacing equipment tents, cooking gear and utensils. This equipment is used by the 4 Scouts sections during their week and weekend events.
Minder & Toddler Group
Thursdays
In St. Mary’s Parish Centre,
from 9.30 to 11.30am.
All Welcome!
Ballyowen Castle Community Centre
Email: info@ballyowencommunitycentre.ie
Telephone: 01 253 6105 or 085 867 1245
Follow us on Facebook (Ballyowen Castle Community Centre) or on Instagram (ballyowen_community_centre)
Baby & Toddler: Our Baby & Toddler Group takes place on Monday 11-12.30. Feel free to pop in for a chat and a tea with other caregivers while your child gets to have fun.
Active over 55's:
Our over 55's have been taking part in the Bealtaine Festival. There are some wonderful art pieces coming out of the group and people are discovering some hidden talents.
Volunteers: As the centre is growing, we are looking for the help of locals. If you have some spare time and would like to volunteer at some of our events please get in touch.
Room booking: Would you like to book a room in the centre for a meeting or a group activity? We have some availability and offer competitive rates. Email us to make a booking.
Lucan Citizens Information Centre
Our telephone number is 0818 07 5090
www.citizensinformation.ie
Email lucan@citinfo.ie
Our office is located in the Ballyowen Castle Youth and Community Centre, Ballyowen, Lucan
Opening hours:
Walk-ins to see an Information Officer
Tuesday: 10am - 12pm and 2pm to 4 pm
Wednesday: None
Thursday: 10am – 12pm and 2pm to 4 pm
Reception open*
Tuesday: 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm
Wednesday: 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm
Thursday: 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm
We are closed on Mondays and Fridays.
Citizens Information Phone Service (CIPS) is open Monday to Friday 9 am to 8pm on 0818 07 4000
MABS – the Money Advice and Budgeting Service is the State's money advice service, guiding people through dealing with problem debt for over 20 years. MABS phone service is open Monday to Friday 9 am to 8 pm on 0818 07 2000
Age Action for all Older People
Age Action are offering five hours tutoring, remotely, to anyone who needs support using their smartphone, tablet or laptop. Covering topics like how to set up an email, how to download an app, how to use video calling to see your loved ones etc.
For more information, please call 01 4756989 or email gettingstarted@ageaction.ie
ALONE
Older people need your support!
ALONE is recruiting volunteers to provide companionship and support through their Telephone Support & Befriending service for older people.
ALONE asks that interested volunteers commit to one set shift of 2 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months.
Visit alone.ie/volunteers for more information.
Lucan Newsletter Sales Outlets
Lucan Village
Collins Butchers, Main Street
Lynchs / Centra
Ballyowen / Ballydowd area
Texaco Service Station
Eurospar
Esker area
Spar Finnstown
Dodsboro area
Spar Dodsboro
Churches
St. Mary’s Church, Lucan
St. Patrick’s, Esker
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