Avalon Centre

BRIGHT MINDS

Bright Minds Preschool and Afterschool opening this September at the Avalon Centre. The Preschool will operate from 9.15 a.m. to 12.15 p.m. and the Afterschool from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday, September-June.

Bright Minds will be providers of the ECCE and Community Childcare Subvention Schemes, offering free Preschool spaces and subsidised Afterschool spaces for eligible families. For more information, or to book your child’s space for September, please contact Paul or Donna at the Avalon Centre at 071 9161836.

SUMMER CAMPS

Week 1 and Week 3 of our summer camps are now fully booked. We will be taking names for a cancellation list in case any places become available.

Meanwhile, registration for the remainder of our 2018 summer camps continues, but there are a limited number of places still available for week 2 and Week 4 The cost of the camp is €90 per child.

To secure your place please call to the Main Office upstairs in the Avalon Centre to complete the registration form along with a minimum booking deposit of €20. The remaining balance must be paid two WEEKS before the start of the camp.

Camp dates: Week 1, Junior Camp (6-10 year olds) – July 2 to July 6. Week 2, Senior Camp (1115 year olds) – July 9 to July 13; Week 3, Junior Camp (6-10 year olds) – July 16 to July 20; Week 4, Senior Camp (11-15 year olds) – July 23 to July 27.

STEP AEROBICS

Step aerobics start with Angel Fitness at the Avalon Centre on tomorrow, Wednesday, May 23, and continue every Wednesday between 7.30 p.m. and 8.30 p.m. For more info visit @EAngelFitness on Facebook, or call Angelika at 085 7524559.

SENIORS ALERT SCHEME

The Avalon Centre are providers of the Seniors Alert Scheme. The Seniors Alert Scheme provides grant support for the supply of monitored personal alarms in the form of pendants or wrist watches that enable older people to continue to live securely in their homes. The grant covers the cost of the equipment and its installation. The first year of monitoring is free and will be €60 per year thereafter. Anyone, who is over the age of 65 and wishes to get a personal alarm or anyone seeking more information on the scheme can contact Donna at 071 9161836 or email donnaharte@theavaloncentre.ie.

SOCIAL DAY CENTRE

Our social day centre provides older adults with improved quality of life through opportunities for socialising and lifelong learning. It also provides them with a place to engage with their peers and promotes inclusion and integration of older people in the life of the community.

The centre also aims to improve the mental health and well-being of older adults and to combat feelings of loneliness and isolation. The social day centre runs four days per week, Tuesday to Friday from 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact the centre for further details. The programme is funded by the HSE and supported by the Department of Social Protection.

POLISH LESSONS

A five-week Polish language course for adults will be starting soon in the Avalon Centre. This is a chance to learn basic words, phrases, pronunciation and grammar. It is also an opportunity to explore Polish songs, holidays and culture. Contact Kasia, a qualified Polish teacher based in Sligo, at 087 7111167 for further details.

PARENT/TODDLER GROUP

Little Buddies, our parent and toddler group meets on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 10.30 a.m. to midday. Parents, grandparents and carers are all welcome. There is always a warm welcome with tea, coffee and refreshments provided. €3 per family.

BINGO

Bingo continues every Friday night from 9á€=AFp.m. to 11á€=AFp.m. Double books cost €15, single books €10, half books €5 and single sheets €1. There is also a raffle on the night.

YOUTH CLUBS

Our junior youth clubs meets on Monday and Wednesday from 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Senior Youth Club meets on Tuesday and Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

PIPE BAND

Bagpipe classes have start- ed every Monday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The minimum age for learners is 10 years and tuition is free. Drumming classes will be starting soon. All learning instruments will be provided. Call Paul at 083 3320719 for further details.

BOWLING

The Avalon Centre Bowling Club meets ever Wednesday from 11á€=AFa.m. to 1á€=AFp.m. at the centre. Just call in on the day.