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Lucan ICA
Monday 18th November: Crafts as usual 10am – 12.30pm. We will also have a review of our Arts, Crafts & Produce Fair at the weekend.
Tea Hostesses: Nuala Corbet and Mary Skelly.
Ten of us had a lovely day out at The Knitting & Stitching Show in Belfast on Friday 8th, very comfortable train journey there and back, met many I.C.A. embers from all over Ireland.
Thank you to Paula Maguire who gave us a very interesting and informative talk on the Fair Deal Scheme in Nursing Homes on Monday last, 12th November.
Lucan Library
On Tuesday night at Lucan Library, The Lucan Lions Club announced the winners of their Peace Poster Contest! The winning posters were selected by professional artist Zanya Dahl, who volunteered her time to support our youth. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this event a success! We’re proud to celebrate these young artists and their commitment to promoting peace in our community. The winning entry from Katherine will now go forward to the national competition.
(L to R): Zanya Dahl, Emilia Gornicz 2nd Scoil Mhuire National School, Katherine Chulkova 1st Lucan Educate Together National School, Dhaksha J Jogesh 3rd Adamstown Castle Educate Together National School, Gerry Ennis Lucan Lions Club President.
Katherine Chulkova 1st Lucan Educate Together National School
Lucan Senior Citizens
Wednesday 20th November: Social Morning in St. Mary’s Parish Centre, and also Mass for our deceased members, 10.30 – 12.30.
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)
Active over 55's
Now that Tai Chi with Eugene is over we have a NEW program on Thursdays. The Wellness Program will focus on movement and visualisation for the mind and body. This will incorporate some visualisation work, Tai Chi and other movement for the body. We will then follow on the workshop with tea, coffee and a catch up.
Baby & Toddler Group
Baby and toddler group will continue on Mondays. If you would like to come along, please don’t be shy its Monday morning from 11-12.30.
Christmas Fair
Places are filling up for stalls at the Christmas Fair but still time to grab a spot. If you are interested, 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 Toastmasters
Lucan Toastmasters is a friendly, vibrant club which offers a safe environment to develop public speaking and communication skills. Our next meeting is on Thursday 21st November at 7:45pm at the Springfield Hotel, Leixlip and guests are most welcome to join us. Come along on the night or contact vpmlucantoastmasters@gmail.com to register your interest.
Thursday 21st November 2024
7:45pm
Springfield Hotel, Leixlip, W23 W280
Do you want to finally conquer your fear of public speaking?
Do you have a speech or presentation coming up that you need help with?
Do you want to make new friends?
If so, then Lucan Toastmasters is the place for you.
We meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month in the Springfield Hotel, Leixlip at 7.45 p.m.
Admission is free for new guests – don’t worry, you won’t be asked to speak! Come along on Thursday next, November 21st, where a warm welcome awaits you.
For further details, follow Lucan Toastmasters on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn or contact vpmlucantoastmasters@gmail.com
Anam Cara
Upcoming Online Workshop on Thursday, November 21st for anyone in your organisation that is interfacing with family members who are bereaved in traumatic circumstances.
This workshop is relevant to:
Garda Siochana and PSNI Family Liaison Officers, Emergency First Responders, Funeral Directors, Hospital and Hospice Staff, Emergency Departments Medical staff, Social Workers, Chaplains/Clergy, Therapists/Counsellors
Anyone working in Community Organisations/NGO's in contact or supporting bereaved families
If you would like to join us for this online workshop, please get in touch with us on info@anamcara.ie or call 085 2888 888
As we have to limit the number of places, we would encourage you to register as soon as possible for this event. There will be certificate for 5 CPD hours issued to all participants.
Registration is also open for our December Workshop
Date: Thursday 5th December 2024
Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm. Cost: €10
The Lucan Memorial Campaign
Remembering Lucanians who lost their lives through conflict. The recent acquisition of Lucan House by South Dublin County Council presents a unique opportunity for the creation of a war memorial in the heart of Lucan.
You can support the Lucan Memorial Campaign by informing local Councillors and T.D.s about the project. Thank You.
Scan the QR code for information on those recorded, or visit The Society for Old Lucan website: soc4oldlucan.com
Minder & Toddler Group
Thursdays
In St. Mary’s Parish Centre,
from 9.30 to 11.30am.
All Welcome!
Lucan Active Retirement Association
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.
Celbridge Mill Christmas Craft Fair
Sunday 24th Nov. 11am – 6pm
Our annual Christmas Craft Fair returns on Sunday 24th Nov. We are expecting up 30 indoor and outdoor stands comprising of Arts, Crafts, Festive Food, and array of small businesses selling and promoting their products.
The 1 day fair will take place on Sunday 24th Nov 11am - 6pm in our Function hall.
Santa will take some time from his busy schedule to drop in and chat with the children and attendees and stand holders.
Magic Martha Magic shows, Funny Faces Face Painting, Music with Pat and Matt will be entertaining us on the day.
Among the exhibitors will be Artists, Handbags, Florists, candles, Wood turning gifts, decorations, foods and educational toys etc.
Palmerstown Camera Club
Palmerstown camera club second monthly competition (Architecture)was held on Wednesday the 30th of October in the Palmerstown Parish Centre. As usual a really big turnout and the images were of top class once again.
The winners in novice were Annie Whitley-John ó Flaherty- Siobhán ó Flaherty-Linda Ffrench-Ben Emmett. intermediate winners were Ciaran Ó Rourke, James Granfeld, John Dunne, Owen Connely, Miriam Power, Gerry Cahill.
Advanced winners were Lorraine Morris, Garrett Hayes, Noleen Kavanagh, Eddie Kavanagh, Dominic Gaffney. And image of the Month was John Dunne. And thank you to our judge Pat from Dublin camera club. Palmerstown camera club is always open to new members joining. We run every Wednesday night from 8 to 10.
Are you over 55 years old with some free time on your hands?
This could be the Volunteering opportunity for you!
Are you passionate about reading and understand its value?
Want to help children reach their potential?
Is Finglas a commutable location for you? – WoW is based in several primary schools located in Dublin 11.
Wizard of Words (WOW) is a school based intergenerational paired reading programme, focused on improving children’s overall reading achievement. It aims to improve the children’s reading ability, as well as their enjoyment of reading.
Would you like more information?
Please contact Lisa: lisa.tobin@barnardos.ie or volunteers@barnardos.ie for an application form ASAP.
Interviews are being held in our Head Office in Christchurch Square ASAP and training is over the course of 3 days in November, dates to-be-confirmed – Volunteers must be available to attend both training & interview.
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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