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Lucan Senior Citizens
Wednesday 12th November: Social Morning in St. Mary’s Parish Centre, 10.30am to 12.30pm.
We will have a Mass for our deceased members at 11.30am.
Lucan Active Retirement Association
Last week we had some new people who joined us, they appeared to be distant relations of some club members.
We will have to check if these people (some dangerous looking characters, who ate all the Halloween Brack) will qualify for membership. The jury is out.
New Members always welcome. Why not come and join us, we would love to see you there. Lots of activities to enjoy - Bowls, Scrabble, Cards, and the chat.
Most importantly we have Coffee & Cake at 1pm.
We meet in St. Andrew's Parish Centre, Main Street, Lucan, on Thursdays at 11.30am.
Lucan Drama!
Well, that was some craic........ We had an absolute ball presenting our recent evening of One Act plays and thanks to our ever-supportive Lucan audiences it really did feel like a community coming together to create a little magic in Lucan village.
Huge thanks to all the team in Courtney's who went above and beyond in providing a great space for all concerned, to all the staff at the Lucan Newsletter for getting the word out to the wider community but above all to you, the people of Lucan for keeping us going.
We'll be back with more very soon.
Lucan Drama - Bringing Drama to your Doorstep
Lucan I.C.A. !
Monday 10th November: Craft Group continue with their embroidery, crochet and knitting projects, some in preparation for Christmas.
Teas Hostesses: Patricia Hardigan and Mary Coyle.
Thank you all so much to our members who donated filled shoeboxes and money for the Hope Foundation. These will bring joy and happiness to little children in Eastern Europe and Africa at Christmas.
We send heartiest congratulations to Anne Beales who became a great grand mother to a baby girl named Kaia, recently.
Thanks to Sally for a lovely class of exercises to music every Monday. We are all limbering up well in time for the festive season.
Liffey Sound 96.4fm
Craol, the representative body of Irish Community Radio stations held their Gala dinner & Achievement awards in the Charleville Park hotel on the 28th of October. Congratulations to Robert Neary, presenter & producer of "Lucan's Community Hour" who won a Gold award in the Access & Inclusion category & to Deven O Kearney who won a Gold award for "Ceol Nua" in the Social Benefit Music category.
Lucan's Community Hour is broadcast at 3pm every Wednesday and Ceol Nua is broadcast at 12pm on Saturdays.
www.liffeysoundfm.ie or catch up on Facebook or Instagram
Liffey Sound 96.4FM- Lucan's Community radio station!
Anam Cara
Anam Cara, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, will hold its monthly Parent Support Evening on Monday 10th November at 7.30pm in the Maldron Hotel, Whitestown Way, Tallaght.
This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or how recent their death was. You do not need to register in advance.
We also offer an online support group meeting. To find out more call 01 4045378 or email info@anamcara.ie
Set Dance/Ceili Class
in Palmerstown Parish Centre
every Monday night at 8:30pm.
Admission is €5 with tea & biscuits incl.
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)
What’s On at the Centre:
• Baby & Toddler Group
• Art Classes – for kids and adults
• Irish Dancing
• Yoga Classes
• Active Over 55s – Zumba classes this month, followed by tea and coffee
• Sound Bath Classes
• Good Grief Café – a supportive space for those who have been bereaved
We also have a few free slots available for renting our space. If you’re interested in hosting an event or activity, get in touch!
For more information, contact Stephen at info@ballyowencommunitycentre.ie
or call 085 867 1245.
Simply the Best!
Bringing on back the good times!
Social Club for over 50s meets every Saturday night.
Activities include social nights out and day trips.
Phone 083 3434480.
ACRE PROJECT
Maynooth Road, Celbridge (beside Salesian College)
The ACRE Gardening Club Returns!
We’re delighted to announce that the ACRE Gardening Club is back after a short summer break. Meetings on the first Friday of each month:
Friday, 5th December
If you’d like to register your interest, please get in touch. Frances@acreproject.com
GAEILGE
Would you like to improve your conversation Irish?
A small group of people meet in the Parish Centre every Wednesday morning at 10.30am for one hour.
Beidh Fáilte Romhat!
Carers & Toddlers Group
Thursdays
In St. Mary’s Parish Centre,
from 9.30 to 11.30am.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Yvonne and Joan
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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