Avalon Centre

PRESCHOOL/AFTERSCHOOL

The Avalon Centre now operates a Preschool and Afterschool Service called Bright Minds. The Preschool operates from 9.15 a.m. to 12.15 p.m. and the Afterschool from 1.30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday, September-June. Bright Minds are providers of the ECCE and Community Childcare Subvention Schemes, offering free Preschool spaces and subsidised Afterschool spaces for eligible families. A limited number of spaces are still available in our preschool. For more information, please contact Paul or Donna at the Avalon Centre at 071 9161836.

PARENT/TODDLER GROUP

Little Buddies, our parent and toddler group has resumed with a change of days, it will now run on Monday and Friday 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.

SOCIAL DAY CENTRE

Our social day centre provides older adults with improved quality of life through opportunities for socialising and lifelong learning. 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 by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection.

BINGO

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

BOWLING

The Avalon Centre Bowling Club meets every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the centre. Just call in on the day.

DANCE CLASSES

Our Hip Hop dance classes have returned on Mondays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. for seven- to 12-year-olds. For more information, please contact the centre at 071 9161836.

HALLOWEEN CAMPS

The Avalon Centre will be running a four-day Halloween Camp from Tuesday, October 30-Friday, November 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The cost is €70 per child. Pre-booking is essential, book early as places are limited. To book your child’s space please call in to the centre to fill out an application form.

YOUTH CLUBS

Our Youth Clubs have resumed. Our Junior Youth Club meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Senior Youth Club meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

PHYSIO-LED PILATES

Physio-led pilates classes have started on Thursday nights from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Contact the Avalon Centre at 071 9161836 for more details.

SELF-DEFENCE CLASSES

Krav Maga self-defence classes are running on Wednesdays, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Contact 087 0659709 for more details.