Laragh/ Glendalough
TAEKWON-DO
Older children and adults will enjoy Taekwon-Do, a Korean art of self-defence. Benefits include improving confidence, respect, discipline, awareness, concentration, channeling aggression, balance, coordination, speed, reactions, fitness and health. Call Master Kenneth Wheatley at 087 2547347 for further information. Classes are on Tuesdays at 6-6.45 p.m. (4-7 years), 6.45 p.m. to 7.45 p.m. (8-12 years), and 7.45 p.m. to 8.45 p.m. (Seniors and Teens).
GO FOR LIFE
On November 27 there will be a tea dance at the Brockagh Resource Centre from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. with music by the Wicklow Man. Pre-Christmas fun before the a busy December kicks in, a spacious hall where you can dance away the afternoon, brightening the winter months with old and new friends. Groups from any area are very welcome, large or small just call at 0404 45600 to book for groups.
WE LOVE ART
Art and crafts classes for kids, are back on Monday afternoons at the Brockagh Centre from September 12. Classes cover a wide range of art and craft forms. We work with lots of different materials and learn new skills and techniques with every project. It’s all about the joy of making.
Please note new times for 2016/17 are age 4-6 (Junior/Senior Infants) 1.45 p.m. to 2.30 p.m.; age 7-9 (first to third class) 2.40 p.m. to 3.40 p.m.; age 10-12 (fourth to sixth class) 3.45 p.m. to 4.45 p.m. Contact Almha at weloveartcrafts@gmail.com or phone or txt 086 3897732.
Art Classes for Adults on Wednesday morning are back. For both beginners and more experienced painters from 11 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. For details contact Almha at 086 3897732.
CITIZENS INFORMATION
Level five Healthcare Support Major Award (5M4339) in Nursing Studies is commencing in October at the Brockagh Resource Centre. Courses will run over a 9mth duration, three Saturdays per month. Call 01 849 4500 or email info@newapproachtraining.ie, newapproachtraining.ie.
MINDFUL ATHLETICISM
Mindful Athletic Performance is for athletes who would like to get more from their sports performance, be more present and in the moment when training or competing, learn to modify their behaviour with awareness, overcome negative beliefs or thoughts that are holding your performance back, would like to achieve and realize their goals.
Contact Sue Redmond via email at info@sueredmond.com or phone 086 8102770. This will be held at the Brockagh Resource Centre on November 19 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
DRAMA AND DANCE
Classesare back on Wednesdays at the Brockagh Resource Centre. Drama and dance will now be on the same day for more updates contact Kate 086 8256775. Class times and ages are as follows: Elevation Dance-Mod/Theatre Grade one (4-4.45 p.m.), Grade 2/3 (4.455.45), Teen Jazz (5.45 p.m. to 6.45 p.m.). Elevation Drama Junior (4.45 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.), Senior (5.30 p.m. to 6.45 p.m.).
SUPPORT FOR PARENTS
A support workshop for parents is starting in early October at the Brockagh Centre is about how to best support yourself and your child if he/she is diagnosed with a learning disability, developmental or behavioral disorder. If you would like to know more contact Elke Mac Entee at 087 6706737 or email childcenteredtherapy@gmail.com.