Avalon Centre
CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE
We are hosting a Festive Family Day of fun on December 15 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. It promises to be an enjoyable day for children and adults alike. The festivities will include: Indoor and Outdoor Markets; Christmas Craft Workshop for children; Live Christmas Pet Farm; Santa’s Grotto and Express Delivery Post Box to the North Pole; Drama and Singing Workshops for children, hot food and drinks and lots more.
This is a day not to be missed and is a chance to pick up those last minute bargains. The cost is €10 for children aged 2+. Free admission for adults and children under two. We have a number of spaces available for stall holders. For enquiries, or to book a stall for €25 contact Donna or Paul at the Avalon Centre at 071 9161836, or email theavalonecentre@eircom. net for further details.
PARENT/TODDLER GROUP
Our Little Buddies Parent and toddler group meets 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.
PRESCHOOL/AFTERSCHOOL
Our Bright Minds 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.
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 by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection.
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.
BOWLING
The Avalon Centre Bowling Club meets every Wednesday from 11á€=AFa.m. to 1á€=AFp.m. at the centre. All are welcome-just call in on the day.
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.
DANCE CLASSES
Our Hip Hop dance classes run on Mondays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. for seven- to 12-yearolds. For more information, please contact the centre at 071 9161836.
YOUTH CLUBS
Our Junior 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 run 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.