Roundwood
NEW MASS TIMES
Parish of St Laurence O’Toole – Weekend change of Mass times. Started on Saturday, September 2, Mass times will be as follows – Roundwood: 6 p.m., Laragh: 7 p.m. And Rathdrum: 8 p.m. and from Sunday, September 3, Mass times will be as follows Laragh: 10.30 a.m., Clara Vale: 9 a.m., Greenane: 10.15 a.m., Rathdrum: 11.30 a.m., Moneystown: 10 a.m. and Roundwood 11.30.
YOGA
Yoga classes will resume in Roundwood Parish Centre on Thursday, September 14, 7.30P.M-9 p.m. Classes will include Asana-Physical stretches (flexibility and strength), Pranayama-Breathing practices (energy flow) Yoga Nidra – Relaxation Meditation – Stillness Classes are open to all and cost €10 per class with a commitment of €50 due on first night. Further information Anne-Marie – 086 8367578
MASS OF THE ANGELS
Our annual Mass of the Angels Remembrance will be on Saturday, October 7, at 6 p.m. in Roundwood Church. This special Mass will be for the parents and families of babies who died before birth, at birth, or in infancy, and for those who died in early childhood, youth and young adulthood either in recent years or in the past. We extend a very warm welcome to all parents, families, relatives and friends who have suffered such a loss.
TRIP TO KILKENNY
Active Retirement Trip to Kilkenny. Please note that the bus will leave the Roundwood Inn at 11 a.m. on Sunday, September 17.
MATHS LESSONS
Rebecca Delamere will be running maths classes for Secondary School students in Roundwood Parish Hall. Classes will be available for first to sixth year students and are designed to focus on common areas that students struggle with. Guaranteed small class sizes and places are limited. For further information, please contact Rebecca at 086 0650129 or Rebecca.
DelamereMathsLessons@outlook.ie.
WALKING CLUB
The Roundwood Whizzers Walking Group are back in action every Wednesday evening meeting at 7 p.m. at the Coach House car park. Everyone welcome to walk at your own pace for approximately one hour in and around Roundwood village.
BRIDGE CLUBS
Mondays results, N/S first Monica Brady and Phil Power, second Gertie Fee and Brid Clancy, third Paddy O’Brien and Nancy O’Brien. E/W first Rowena Brady and Maria Magee, second Mary Murphy and Kay Plunkett, third Molly Byrne and Rachel Judd. Fridays results, N/S Joint first Noeleen Redmond and Margaret Bolger, Séamus Kennedy and Jim Mac.
Namara, June 3 Digby and Monica Brady. E/W first Rowena Brady and Maria Magee, second Kitty Heslin and Trion Woodroofe, third Paddy O’Brien and Nancy O’Brien.
ANNAMOE BOWLS
Bowls on Tuesday nights the annual general meeting is on Tuesday, September 19, at eight We would like to have more new members come along on the 19th or any Tuesday night at eight o’clock.
STRICTLY FUNDRAISERS
Richie Cullen is kicking off his Strictly for An Tóchar campaign with an Irish Night/set dancing on Saturday, September 23, in Kavanaghs Lounge from 8.30 p.m. €5 admission. Raffle on the night.
Val and Karina’s Strictly for An Tochar – Walk and Talk on the Reservoir Pathways Satruday September 23 starting at 10 a.m. Details nearer the date.
Fergal Mulligan’s Strictly for An Tochar fundraising tees off with an open day at Ballinastoe Golf Club September 30 four Ball Scramble – €60 per team. Lots of Prizes and light refreshments on the day. Contact Fergal Mulligan at 086 8591545 for tee time. Tee times run from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. And 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Cindy’s Bag pack for An Tóchar – As part of her fundraising Cindy is doing a bag pack in Tesco, Bray on Saturday, September 23. If anyone can help out for an hour or two it would be great, just text her at 086 8305672.
STRICTLY STYLE – Joanne Meagher is an Image Consultant and Personal Shopper, and has worked with many clients over the years to achieve the perfect workable wardrobe, as a Personal shopper Joanne has worked with Louise Kennedy, Brown Thomas and has dressed many famous celebrities over the years including Meryl Streep among others and as an Image consultant featured in Xpose and the Midday Show.
Her Strictly fundraiser is a raffle to win a five-hour Image Consultation with to include the following: two-hour wardrobe detox, refresh your wardrobe clear out what you not wearing and see what you need to make your wardrobe work for you and show you how to dress to suit your shape and three hours personal shopping at a destination of your choice.
Raffle tickets are €10 and your entry can be given directly to me at one Djouce Meadows, or Lorraine in the post office has kindly offered to take them also so just place your €10 in to an envelope with your name and telephone number on the outside.
CLOTHES BANK
Please note the list of suitable and UNSUITABLE items. Thank you for your support. We are looking for Clothes (incl School Uniforms), Shoes, Bed Sheets and Linen, Belts, Bags, Soft Toys. Please do not deposit duvets, pillows, rugs, soiled clothes or rubbish.
CAR BOOT
The car boot sale at Roundwood Parish Hall takes place on the second Sunday of every month. Set up is at 10, begins at 12. Booking is essential, indoor stalls available. For queries or to book contact Ben at 087 9627527.
VARTRY WALKS
The current path development and tree care works are being carried out under the forest service neighbourwood grant scheme in conjunction with vartry waterworks and Roundwood and district community council. The tree care work is required to make some trees safe and to promote the developing understorey trees in the interest of long term woodland development. Any queries to Paddy Purser (Forester) at 087 2633766
2018 TOUR
A three star Algarve Coast and Country trip will take place on February 27, 2018, for seven nights which will include visits to Silves, Lagos, Sagres and Faro. The cost will be €429 per person sharing. This will include breakfast and dinner in the Hotel Da Aldeia, Albufeira and day excur- sions and a one 10kg bag. A deposit of €200 must be paid before November 1 and all money to be paid 10 weeks prior to departure. For further information you can contact 087 6273032.
MENS SHED
Men’s Shed: Just to remind you again, our Shed is located at Pat Carr’s place in Knockraheen and the members come together every Tuesday from 10 a.m. onwards. Behind every good man is a good woman so we ask you very special women out there to encourage the man or men in your life to go along to the Shed in Knockraheen. Transport will be arranged if this is a problem.
We take this opportunity to say a very special thanks to the very helpful young ladies from the Roundwood and District Community Council (RDCC) who helped us in the filling out of the application forms and the successful securing of financial funding for the SHED in recent times. For further information feel free to call 086 8650588at any time.
WHIST
The next whist will be on tonight Wednesday, September 13, in the Parish Centre.
ROUNDWOOD DANCE
The next dance at Roundwood Parish Hall Takes place this Friday the 15th from 9 p.m., refreshments available on the night. Music by the Wicklow Man. .
45 CARD GAME
A 45 Card Game takes place every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at a new time of 8.30 p.m. Tea served.
SET DANCING
Roundwood set dancing continues every Thursday night from 9 p.m. till 11 p.m. in Kavanagh’s Lounge, Roundwood. Music this month with the O’Kane family. Admission remains at €5. Beginners are always welcome along with anyone looking for a bit of exercise and a fun night out.
MARKET
Roundwood Home Producers Market is open every Sunday from midday till 5 p.m. in the Parish Centre. Come for all your fresh bread, home baking, jams etc. There will also be pictures, home crafts, plants and more. We look forward to seeing you all. New members always welcome.
MEDJUGORJE
A pilgrimage to Medjugorje leaves on October 11 for a week. Cost €669 per person sharing. Single Room extra. €200 deposit secures place balance to be paid 12 weeks prior to departure. Price includes flights (Aer Lingus) Insurance, Half Board accommodation in house beside the church. Transfers to and from Medjugorje.
Local Guides throughout the week all English speaking, headed up by Senior Guide Philip Ryan from Dublin. Philip is a very experienced guide having spent over twenty five years in Medjugorje. Accompanied by Spiritual Director.
For more information/booking Contact Mary King at 087 2185067.