Roundwood

will be Tuesday, November 26, at 7.30 p.m. in Newtownmountkennedy Community Centre. We have a wonderful community with a strong voice so come along and join us. For more information or meeting minutes follow us on Facebook – Newtownmountkennedy District Forum.

MARY ANN RETIRES AS NOTES CORRESPONDENT.

The community would like to thank Mary Ann Douglas for all her help, efforts and dedication over the years compiling the Newtown Notes. Mary Ann’s time looking after the Newtown Notes has given so much to our ever growing community keeping everyone updated on all things Newtown. Go raibh maith agat as Mary Ann.

GOLDEN JUBILEE

To mark the occasion of the Golden Jubilee of the Church of the Sacred Heart Moneystown, Archbishop Dr Diarmuid Martin, DD will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving there on Sunday, November 24, at 11.30 a.m. Mass in St Laurence O’Toole Church Roundwood will take place at the earlier time of 10 a.m. on that day.

FOLK GROUP

Roundwood Folk Group are on the look-out for a guitarist/ musician to help them in the New Year with Saturday night Mass. Very flexible not every Saturday and not a big commitment but very enjoyable. Please contact Helena at 086 3000194 if you would like to.do it.

BADMINTON

Badminton continues on a Tuesday morning from 9.30 a.m.

PARISH SALE OF WORK

Roundwood and Moneystown Christmas Sale of work will take place in the GAA complex on Sunday, December 1, from 12 4 p.m. A great day out for all the family with something for everyone. All good quality donations for the various stalls can be left with Maureen in the parish office between 9 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. (Mon-Thurs) before November 28 In particular we are looking for bottles for the bottle stall and home produce for the cake stall. Come along on the day to visit Santa and pick up some fantastic festive Christmas gifts.

LUNCH CLUB

A reminder that the Active Retirement Lunch club will take place on Friday, November 22, in the Coach House at 1.30 p.m. Please let Molly at 0404 45407or May at 0404 45178 know if you are interested in going.

BINGO

Fun Bingo will take place on in the Annamoe Centre on Sunday, November 10, from 3 p.m. Family members and friends are more than welcome to attend. €5 per book and great raffle prizes. Come along and enjoy.

SUNSHINE FITNESS

Sunshine Fitness has started ‘Baby and Me’, ‘Golden Oldies’ (for aged 65+) and ‘Curvy Whirlies ‘ (for plus size women) fitness classes in the parish hall. Please contact Caitríona at 087 6035780 for more information.

WALKING GROUP

Roundwood Whizzers Walking Group are back in action meeting at 7 p.m. this Wednesday at the Coach House car park. All welcome to walk at your own pace for approximately one hour.

WHIST

The next whist will be tonight Wednesday, November 6, in the Parish Centre.

DIAMOND BRIDGE CLUB

Bank Holiday Monday saw Maria Magee, Beatrice O’Callaghan, Paddy O’Brien and Triona Woodroofe share first place for North/South while Brid Clancy, Phil Power, Séamus Kennedy and Pauric Gleeson shared third. Winners on the night for East/ West were Catherine Halligan and Bridie Nolan, second Catherine McGillycuddy and Nancy O’Brien and third Kay PLunkett and John Loscher.

002 BRIDGE CLUB

First place on Friday, November 1, for North/South were Maura gaskin and Séamus Kennedy, second Monica Brady and June Digby and third Ger Lenihan and Kitty Heslin. East/West winners were Mararet Bolger and Noeleen Redmond, second Marion Davis and Teresa Leahy and third Phil Kenna and Liz Belton.

LOTTO

There was no winner of the lotto jackpot last week. The numbers drawn were, 3, 8, 13 and 17. There were eight match-three winners Bridie Gilvary, Phyllis McMahon, TJ Ferguson, Conny, Marie Phelan, Gina Vickers, Tina Kavanagh, Richie Cullen, Carol Broaders, Mark Massey and B Synnott. Next week’s jackpot will be €16,300.

MARKET

Roundwood Market continues with the usual produce and new hours. Now open every Sunday from midday till 4 p.m. New members welcome. Contact Jacinta at 086 0722851.

ROUNDWOOD DANCE

There will be a dance in Roundwood Parish Centre on Friday, November 15, with music by John Flood. All are welcome.

SET DANCING

Our weekly set dancing sessions continue in Kavanagh’s Lounge on Thursday nights. All are always welcome – whether you have ever or never danced before Session is from 8.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. and cost is still only €5 for a goodnight of exercise.

CANCER SUPPORT

The Roundwood Cancer Support centre is now up and running and is open in the Parish Centre on Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. till 1 p.m. and they are currently looking for volunteers if you could spare some time in your week it would be greatly appreciated. Please feel free to pop in for a chat we will be happy to help. If anyone needs to make any enquiries outside these hours please telephone our confidential phone number 087 6062072.