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Esker Active Retirement Association!
We had a good attendance for the reopening of our club following Christmas recess. We would like to extend a very warm welcome to 5 new members who came along today, we hope you enjoy many more afternoons at our club.
We meet every Wednesday at St Andrew's Parish Hall, Main Street Lucan at 1.30 pm. Main activities include bowls, scrabble and cards. We also organise other activities such as line dancing, chaerobics, chair yoga, guest speakers. So do come along and join the fun, even to just have a chat and a cuppa. Getting out and meeting people is so important particularly as we get older.
Lucan ICA!
Monday 20th January 2025: Our Craft Group are back working on their various projects, all are glad to meet up after the Christmas break and the frosty and snowy weather.
The Hostesses are: Nuala Corbet and Mary Skelly.
Happy New Year everybody!
Lucan Lions Club!
Wishing Mary/Rose and all their colleagues at Lucan Newsletter a happy and prosperous 2025. Your help and support in publicising Lucan Lions Club events and activities is invaluable and is a vital part of our communications with our volunteers and supporters.
Firstly, we want to thank all our Lions Club members, volunteers and supporters for their contributions to our Christmas activities in SuperValu Lucan. We want, in particular to thank SuperValu Manager Ger Joyce and his dedicated staff for facilitating our Christmas Draw. The draw, which was sponsored by SuperValu was a great success, and the following were the winners:
Ist Prize Kay Carroll
2nd Prize Regina Killalea
3rd Prize Jenny Mooney
4th Prize Karen Kent
5th Prize Kali Kerslake
6th Prize Paul (no surname provided)
Thanks so much to all the SuperValu customers who contributed to our Annual Christmas Food Appeal which was held in the SuperValu store during December.
We would also like to thanks Frank Colgan and his staff for allowing us to have an interval raffle at the 4 Christmas Shows in the Spa Hotel on 6/7 and 13/14 December. We thank the Spa Hotel audience for their welcome for the Lions Club each night.
Just to confirm that the proceeds from all of these Christmas activities were distributed to local needy charitable causes over the Christmas period and so helped those less well off in our community.
We continue our efforts to attract new members so if you wish to join or assist Lucan Lions Club, please contact the undersigned or visit our website lucanlionsclub.ie
Many thanks to the Lucan and district community for your ongoing support.
Mattie McCabe PRO
087 9006999
Irish Conversation!
If you would like to practice or improve your Irish Conversation, we are a group of like-minded people that meet on Wednesday mornings in St. Mary’s Parish Centre 10.30am – 11.30am.
Why not join us for a cupán tae and cúpla focail.
Bí gí linn chun gaeilge a labhairt!
There is no charge, just donation towards Tea / Coffee.
Coláiste Chiaráin, Leixlip - EVENING CLASSES - Spring 2025
QQI Classes: SNA Level 5 and Healthcare Hoppy Classes: Computers, Languages, Crafts, Cookery, Music, Exercise …. And much more!
Enrol online now at: www.colaistechiarainleixlip.com
Classes are due to commence on Tuesday and Wednesday 28th and 29th January (unless otherwise specified).
NEW: Some daytime classes and Saturday workshops
Book early to avoid disappointment.
Classes are open to anyone over 16 years of age.
For further details go to: www.colaistechiarainleixlip.com
Email: adulted@colaistechiarain.com
Phone (01) 6247624 / 6295046
Age Action Getting Started Digital Skills
(One to One) Classes for older people. Support using your phone, laptop, tablet.
Every Tuesday 10:30am – 12:30pm, Leixlip Library.
To sign up for the free classes please call T:01 4756989 or email: gettingstarted@ageaction.ie
Lucan Senior Citizens
Wednesday 22nd January – Social Morning in St. Mary’s Parish Centre, 10.30 – 12.30.
Lucan Active Retirement Association
The AGM will take place on Thursday 23rd of January.
We meet in St Andrew's Parish Centre, Main Street, Lucan, on Thursdays at 11.30am. New members always welcome, come and join us in a friendly atmosphere and meet new friends. There is a charge of €4 each week to cover costs, but there is no charge for your first meeting. Lots of activities to enjoy. Bowls, scrabble, cards, drama and choir. Coffee break at 1pm. Organised trips in Ireland and abroad.
HEALTH FAIR
Friday January 24, 2025
At
ADAMSTOWN YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE
More Information:
marsha.williams@hse.ie
087 662 7996
Talk To Services Attending:
Suicide Prevention
Child Health
Jigsaw
Healthy Ireland
Pieta
My Mind
Suicide Or Survive
Bereavement
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)
A Message from the Centre: We hope everyone had a lovely Christmas and new year. The centre is back in full swing with lots of classes for anyone wanting to take on something new to for fill their new year goals.
Baby & Toddler: Our Baby & Toddler Group is back on Mondays from 11-12.30 this is suitable for ages 0-3 and gives parents or caregiver a chance for a chat and well deserved cup of tea.
Active over 55's: We have started a 4-week Qigong class this is open to anyone over the age of 55. It’s on Thursday's workshop 1-2 then stay for tea and chats until 3. This is pay as you go €5 per class.
New Year, New Term: There are lots of other classes to get involved in. Some of the classes are Yoga, Pilates, Irish Dancing and Art for both children and adults. If you are interested in any classes feel free to 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.
Adult Education Service
The Adult Education Service in Lucan Education Centre, on Esker Hill are currently enrolling for free and flexible part-time courses commencing in January 2025. These Back to Education Initiative (BTEI) courses are at times to allow you to choose between one and four different subjects to fit around your busy life. Each subject is 4 hours, 1 morning per week. This can lead to QQI qualification.
The following subjects are available this term:
Spanish for Beginners
Introduction to Computers Internet and Email
Introduction to Office Skills
Personal Effectiveness
IT Skills
Work Experience
Customer Service
Medical Terminology for Medical Secretary
Introduction to Psychology
Bookkeeping Using Sage Software.
For more details, contact lorrainekavanagh@ddletbaes.ie
Or call 01 6283557
Minder & Toddler Group
Thursdays
In St. Mary’s Parish Centre,
from 9.30 to 11.30am.
All Welcome!
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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