Raheen
MARIE KEATING FOUNDATION
The Marie Keating Foundation Mobile information unit will visit Raheen Family Resource Centre on Tuesday 13th March from 11am 2.30pm. The unit will be staffed by a specialist nurse on the day and she can talk to people in a private area on board the unit about any concerns that they may have about cancer, either for themselves or for someone else such as a family member or friend.
The mobile information unit has interactive displays such as Smoker lyzer=C2=AE test to measure the carbon monoxide levels in your lungs (for smokers), Fizz to Fat which shows how sugary beverages can turn into body fat, and Fat Chunk models realistically represent the look and feel of fat inside the body.
The mobile information unit is stocked with take-home information leaflets and packs on the various cancers. This is a free service and it is available to everyone so we would love to see as many people as possible visiting the unit on 13th March.
COMPUTERS FOR FAMERS
There are still a couple of spaces left on the computer course for farmers which Irish Rural Link is starting in Raheen Family Resource Centre in the coming weeks at night time from 7-9pm. The areas covered include: how to set up an email address, searching online, how to access the department of agriculture website, completing your herd register, online banking and internet safety and security, for further information or to book a place contact Joyce or Bridget on 051-428805.
RAINBOWS PROGRAMME
Raheen Family Resource Centre in conjunction with Rainbows Ireland is offering the Rainbows programme in Raheen Family Resource Centre. This is a 9 week listening, group support programme following a bereavement or parental separation. Children of a similar age and loss experience are placed in separate groups.
The rainbows programme is suitable for children from age 7 years. Rainbows is not counselling or professional therapy, for further information visit www.rainbowsireland.ie. For local information contact Jeanette or Joyce at Raheen Family Resource Centre on 051-428805.
ALARMS FOR THE ELDERLY
Free monitored alarms for those who are over 65 years of age are available through Raheen Family Resource Centre. These alarms are monitored 24 hours a day by Tunstall Emergency Response and provide peace of mind to the older person and their family members. For further details or to apply contact Treve or Bridget on 051-428805.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
The telephone number for the Sacred Heart Conference of St Vincent de Paul is 087-9032375. The conference covers the areas of Raheen, Adamstown, Newbawn and Clonroche. If you are in need of assistance please contact this confidential number.