Annacurra
COUPLE TO BE AWARDED BENE MERENTI MEDAL
Father John-Paul Sheridan is delighted to announce that Pope Francis has awarded the Bene Merenti Medal to Jimmy and Maura Whelan, in acknowledgment of their long and dedicated service to the parish of St. Brigid. Annacurra.
Bishop Brennan will confer the honour at the Saturday evening mass at 6.30pm, on Saturday 1st February, Feast day of the patron of the Parish. Please come and join in the celebration that night.
Refreshments will be served in the hall afterwards.
FITNESS CLASS ‘POUND WITH AIS’
Ais is excited to be offering a half price taster workshop on Thursday morning the 27th of February at 10am. This workshop will be a combination of pound and stretching.
Class will begin with a 30 minute POUND Rockout drumming inspired Workout. This is a full body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with Yoga and Pilates movements, while using lightly weighted drumsticks.
One of the best things about POUND is that it can be modified to work for a wide range of ages and abilities. You can adapt the movements and intensity to suit you.
We will end the class with a slow gentle 15 minute stretch. This will give you the opportunity to nourish your body and mind.
Date and time : Thursday 27th February 10am to 10.45am . Cost : €4
All you need to bring along is yoga mat/towel.
This class will continue if there is enough interested, which will then be a 4 week block period payment of €30 per block. Feel free to contact Ais with any questions you may have on 0860692799.
YOGA CLASS FOR CHILDREN
Proposed Yoga class for Children with Aoife from Enlighten Yoga. Due to expression of interest a proposed children’s yoga class may commence Thursday 5th March. Venue: Annacurra Community hall. We are offering two times you can choose from as need numbers to proceed. Times 2.45pm to 3.30pm and 4.15pm to 5.00pm. Age group 5 to 11. Cost: €24 per four-week block
Introducing yoga to your children helps establish healthy habits at an early age. Yoga can enhance your child’s strength, coordination and flexibility, while encouraging body awareness and self-esteem. It can reduce your child’s anxiety and stress and promote a sense of calmness
Please note minimum numbers need to be reached before class can commence
For more information or to secure a place for your child, please call Aoife from Enlighten Yoga on 085 130 2360.
TAE KWON DO CLASS FOR CHILDREN
Doreen Kenny, recently made history, by becoming the first woman in Europe to achieve the rank of Tae Kwan Do master. Doreen continues her classes in Annacurra Community hall on Wednesdays from 4.30. Book now to secure place. Time: 4.30 to 5.30.
Cost : €25 per month ( monthly fees only ). Age group: 5 to 12
Taekwon Do is renowned for developing focus, co-ordination, physical strength, self confidence, agility, balance, discipline and respect
For further information or to book a place in class, please contact Doreen on 086 1631271
ADULTS TAI CHI CLASS
Tai Chi & Qi Gong beginners class . Venue :Annacurra Community Hall.
Wednesday mornings from 11.00 am to 12 midday. Cost €80 for 8 week block Class suitable for adults of all ages.
Tai Chi & Qi Gong helps to relieve stress, increase stamina, improve balance and prevent falls. It also helps to increases flexibility and mobility and has many other health benefits.
For further information or book a place please contact Ann @ 087/6081219 Solarsoundhealingwicklow@gmail.com
Ann Martin is a Registered Instructor with the Jade Sun School of Tai Chi & Qi Gong www.jadesuntaichi.com.
BARNARDOS USED STAMP APPEAL
Thank you to all who have helped with this appeal. Thousands of stamps collected during the past few weeks.
The collection boxes, are still at the following locations Annacurra Church. The Saltee Pub and Londis, Aughrim.
Please help spread the word, by asking your family, friends and colleagues, to help with this worthy cause.
GAA LOTTO
Results for January 20th. Numbers drawn 4-6-11-22. No jackpot winner. Match 3 winner Kathleen Carr, Annacurra. Next Jackpot €2400.
Draw held in Saltee on Monday night.
45CARDDRIVE
45 card drive will be on Friday January 31 in The saltee starting at 9pm.
NOTES
Items to be included in Annacurra notes can be emailed to annacurra@gmail.com by 9 pm on Sunday evening or phone 0833136925 .
On January 22 the winning numbers were 6, 10, 11 and 13. No jackpot winner. Seven matchthree winners: Ava Doyle c/o Ger; PJ O’Neill, Corballis; Allison Dickenson; Tommy Byrne, Arklow; Liam Reid, Avoca; Fluskey Boys, Avoca and David Massey c/o P Hickey, who each receive €15. Seller’s prize: Liza and Laura c/o Glenhaven Next draw takes place on January 29 when the jackpot will be €1,000. Best of luck to everyone.
ST PAT’S 50/50 DRAW
Winners for January 20 to January 1 €80: Josh Cheetham, c/o Mairead; second €50: Mairead Snell, Avoca; third €30: Noel Doran, Avoca. Seller’s prize: Hendley’s Shop. Next Draw in Fitzgerald’s.
AVOCA COMMUNITY HALL
Avoca Community Hall staff, users and managing committee are delighted to welcome five new directors to the Avoca Community Hall’s Limited Company.
They were elected on Thursday, January 16, at an EGM called by the outgoing directors, all of whom have retired.
The managing committee and the local community look forward to working with our new directors to ensure the hall continues to provide Avoca with this much valued community facility.
Bookings are welcome as we have some availability. The hall may be booked by phoning 0402 30549 or alternatively our email address is avocacommunityhall@hotmail.com. As a committee working to maintain this community resource we welcome all feedback and any assistance from the community.
AVOCA NATIONAL SCHOOL
If you wish to enrol your child at Avoca NS for the coming academic year, please call to the school for an application form or alternatively one can be downloaded and printed off from the school website: avocaschool. ie. The school will hold an Open Morning on Friday, February 7, from 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. All are welcome.
February 5, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the clubhouse, Castletown. Course instructor: Margaret Condren.
Course suitable for complete beginners. This six-week course will give students the basics of acrylic-painting, introducing them to materials, techniques and good painting-habits. Working from an image meaningful to them. Participants will learn by first observing and then by ‘doing’,
Anyone can attend, whether they’re a beginner or a more experienced painter looking to ‘brush up’ on their art-making through the medium of painting.
For more information, and to book your place, please contact Margaret after 5 p.m. at 086 1799541 or Liz at 086 3879322.
A men’s health event will also be happening shortly. Watch this space ...
GIANT POKER DRIVE
Giant Poker Drive in aid of Castletown Liam Mellows G.A.A. takes place on Friday February 7 in The Golden Anchor at 8p.m.
Castletown Liam Mellows GAA Healthy Clubs would love for you to be part of our ‘get up, get active and get involved’ initiative for 2020.
We have lots of classes and events happening over the coming months.
Chair yoga continues every Monday morning at 10.45 a.m. in the Golden Anchor.
Yoga with Caroline runs every Monday night in the clubhouse from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Thursday morning yoga class from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in the clubhouse, starting Thursday, January 23, for four weeks. All yoga classes are €6 per class and are open to both men and women.
ART CLASS
Introduction to acrylic painting. A six-week course (€80) starts on Wednesday, February 5, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the clubhouse, Castletown. Course instructor: Margaret Condren.
Course suitable for complete beginners. This six-week course will give students the basics of acrylic-painting, introducing them to materials, techniques and good painting-habits. Working from an image meaningful to them. Participants will learn by first observing and then by ‘doing’,
Anyone can attend, whether they’re a beginner or a more experienced painter looking to ‘brush up’ on their art-making through the medium of painting.
For more information, and to book your place, please contact Margaret after 5 p.m. at 086 1799541 or Liz at 086 3879322.
A men’s health event will also be happening shortly. Watch this space ...
45 CARD DRIVE