Laragh Glendalough
IMPORTANT MEETING
There will be a community meeting regarding the closure of Laragh/Glendalough post office in the Brockagh Resource Centre on Thursday, January 12, at 7.30 p.m. and all are welcome to come along. The post office is due to close at the end of January 2017.
PANTO
We welcome back the Roundwood Variety Group in January for another fantastic show from Friday, January 27, to Sunday, January 29. This year it will be Snow White and the Babes in the Wood, another hilarious panto written by the talented Thomas O’Leary. Visit roundwoodvarietygroup.com for show times, tickets and contact information. Book early to avoid disappointment.
TIDY TOWNS AGM.
Laragh/Glendalough Tidy Towns AGM takes place on Tuesday, January 17, in the Brockagh Centre. We need some new com-
Happy Days is from 10.30 to 12.00 weekly. We would like to invite people with babies and young child to come for a social morning with their children for some play, chat and of course light refreshments. Contact Sandra 0404 45600at the centre for more information. The group will be back on Wednesday, January 11.
EVENING YOGA
Viva’s yoga classes for beginners to advanced on Wednesday evenings in the Brockagh Resource Centre at 7 p.m. Wear comfortable clothes on the night and bring a blanket. Mats are available on the night. Classes will return on January 11.
CITIZENS INFORMATION
The Citizens Information Centre is open for information relating to your rights and entitlements from 10 a.m. till noon on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The first clinic of 2017 will take place on Tuesday, January 17, at 10 a.m. till noon and will continue thereafter on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. No appointment is necessary for this free and confidential service.
This is a gently paced class for beginners to advanced at the Brockagh Centre. The class will provide gentle stretching, improved strength and flexibility, as well as help students to find balance and calm in everyday life. Thursdays from 10 to 11.15 a.m. To find out more Call Louise at 087 6032202. Classes will return January 12 (booking is essential, call Louise at 087 6032202).
CHAIR YOGA
Chair Yoga at the Brockagh Centre is suitable for those who may find regular yoga classes too strenuous – those who may be completely new to yoga, recovering from injury or illness or generally less active and mobile. Thursdays from 11.30 a.m. to 12.45 p.m. To find out more Call Louise at 087 6032202. Classes will return January 12 (booking is essential, call Louise at 087 6032202).
TAI CHI/QIGONG
Tai Chi and QiGong classes are held at the Brockagh on Tuesday evenings at 7.30 p.m. Tai Chi will help your body renew itself with powerful whole body movements. If you are interested in joining the class log onto jadesuntaichi.com/neal-traynor.html to learn more or call tutor Neal Traynor (087 9085684) to book. Neal will resume classes for 2017 on January 10.
Roundwood Variety Group’s Panto is back and this year’s show Snow White and the Babes In the Wood is as exciting and hilarious as last year’s big success the Pied Piper. This Panto is a combination of magical stories from the brothers Grimm featuring Snow White, Hansel and Gretel, Red Riding Hood, Her Granny, The Wolf, Three little pigs, a handsome prince, Rapunzel and the Evil Queen. Not forgetting to mention the Seven Dwarfs and many more. It’s a side splitting performance not to be missed.
Show dates: Friday, January 27, 8 p.m., Saturday, January 28, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday, January 29, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets (€15 + booking fee) go on sale from today January 11 online only from Roundwoodvarietygroup.com. We look forward to seeing you all there.
LUNCH CLUB
A reminder that the Active Retirement Lunch club will take place on Friday, January 20, in Byrne and Woods, Roundwood at 1.30.
GET ROUNDWOOD WALKING
Well done to everyone who took part in the Get Ireland Walking programme. Our group are now called the Roundwood Whizzers and will be returning to action every Wednesday from January 11, at 7 p.m. at Aras an Tochar. All welcome to join in any week.
The next Roundwood Dance will be on Friday, January 20, with music by John Flood.
ANGEL HEALING
Why not take two hours out of your week just for you and join us on a Monday evening at 7.30 in the Parish Hall, Roundwood. Here you will be part of a group who know that looking after their well being is so important. You will learn how to meditate and be still. So if you would like more information you can contact me Mary Stacey at 087 9819420 or just come along on the night.
002 BRIDGE CLUB
Noeleen Redmond took first place in the 2016 winter league by one point from Paddy O’Brien, third place went to Nancy O’Brien, fourth place Bridie Nolan and Margaret Bolger took fifth place. Gaye and Triona thanked all the members for their continued support and wished them all a very Happy and Prosperous New year. Bridge returns for the 2017 season on Friday, January 13.
Friday the 16th saw Ger Lenihan and Paddy O’Brien take first place for North/South in the final competition of 2016, Judy Skates and Rowena Brady were second and Nancy O’Brien and Catherine McGillycuddy were third.
Yoga classes will resume on Thursday, January 19, in Roundwood Parish Centre. Class run from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for 10week Course. Class will include Asana (Physical stretches), Pranayama (Breathing exercises) Relaxation and Meditation. Course of 10 classes costs €100 with a minimum of €50 due on first night. Contact Anne-Marie at 086 8367578 (after January 12.)
45 CARD GAME
A 45 Card Game takes place every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at 8 p.m. Teas served.
PARISH HALL
The Roundwood Hall is always available for all social events, meetings, children’s parties, christenings, workshops, training courses etc. These great facilities are now available. For more information contact us at 087 9627527,087 3932730 or theroundwoodparishhall@gmail. com.
SET DANCING
Set Dancing continues every Thursday night in Kavanagh’s Lounge from 9 p.m. till 11 p.m. with music this month by the O’Kane family. Also giving jiving lessons starting on Thursday at 8.30 p.m. before our weekly set dancing session. All are welcome to these lessons. Newcomers always welcome and great way to meet some locals. Cost for night of dancing and entertainment is still only €5.