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ELEVATION DANCE HOLIDAY DATES
Our Modern Dance classes focus on Jazz, Lyrical, Acro Dance, Ballet ISTD and Commercial styles as well as ISTD syllabus work giving a well-rounded understanding of the Modern Theatre style. Classes are held in the Brockagh Resource Centre every Mon, Wed and Sat for all age groups and levels. Senior Advanced Contemporary Rep and technical training incorporating classical, release, contraction and floor work. Saturdays: 10: 00 p.m. to 1 p.m. and Senior Dance Team.
Advanced training for pre – professional experienced dancers. Drama is also incorporated with some classes. Go to. com or contact Kate at 086 8256775 to find out more. Classes in 2020 will resume on Monday, January 6.
THE BROCKAGH RESOURCE CENTRE
The Brockagh Resource Centre wishes to thank everyone who has supported us over the past year. We wish you and your families a very happy, peaceful and joyous 2020. The centre will close on Friday, December 20, and will re-open at 9 a.m. on Monday, January 6, 2020. For details of our ongoing activities see brockaghresourcecentre.ie/events. You can also ‘friend’ us on Facebook or Twitter. To add your name to our database and be kept informed about events, phone us at 0404 45600 or email brockaghresourcecentre@gmail.com.
Our regular classes will resume on the following dates.
Happy Days January 7, Irish Dancing January 11, Morning Yoga January 9, Chair Yoga January 9, Evening Yoga January 14, Badminton Week of January 13, We Love Art January 6, Adult Art January 6, Taekwon-Do January 7, Elevation Drama Week of January 6, Elevation Dance Week of January 6, Pilates Week of January 6, Violin Lessons Check with Tutor, Walking Group Check with Contact, Active Retirement January 21.
WICKLOW WILLOW
Our spring courses begin in February and are suitable for both beginners and improvers. All courses are full-day (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and take place in the Brockagh Centre. They include materials, tuition, tea or coffee and lunch (with cake). You will make and bring home your own basket on the day. Courses cost €85 and booking is essential (vouchers are available and make a wonderful Christmas or birthday present). A deposit of €50 is required to ensure a place. Places are limited, so please book early to get the dates you want. Courses are available on the following dates but extra dates may be added if there is enough demand: Saturday, February 15, Sunday, February 23, Sunday, March 1, st, Wednesday, March 25, and Sunday, April 12. For more information, contact local basket maker and artist, Aoife Patterson, at 087 9773622, email info@wicklowwillow.ie or visit wicklowwillow.ie.
TAE KWON-DO
Children, teens and adults will enjoy Taekwon-Do, a Korean art of self-defence. Benefits include improving confidence, respect, discipline, awareness, concentration, channeling aggression, balance, coordination, speed, reactions, fitness and health. Call Master Kenneth Wheatley at 087 2547347 for further information. Classes are on Tuesdays at 7.45 p.m. to 8.45 p.m. (seniors and teens) in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh. Children’s classes are on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. to 6.45 p.m. (4-7 years), 6.45 p.m. to 7.45 p.m. (8-12 years) in the Brockagh Centre.
ST KEVIN’S PARISH
Christmas Services are as follows: Triduum of Masses: Wednesday, December 18, at 9 a.m., Thursday, December 19, at 9 a.m., Friday, December 20, at 9 a.m. Christmas Triduum cards cost €3 and are available from the parish office on Monday, Wednesday and Friday (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) or after Masses.
Confessions: Saturday, December 21, at 11 a.m. and from 6.30 p.m. (before and after 7 p.m. Mass)
Christmas Masses: Tuesday, December 24, Vigil Mass 9 p.m. (with carol service beforehand at 8.30 p.m.), Wednesday, December 25, 10.30 a.m.
In Memory of Loved Ones: We will decorate the Christmas tree in the church with stars again this year. They will be available in the sacristy and the parish office; on the back you can write the name of a loved one who you would like to remember. All names on the tree will be remembered at the two Christmas Masses. We ask for a small donation towards church expenses.
PARISH FOOD APPEAL
The Parish Food Appeal will take place on the first two weekends in December. Donations of non-perishable food stuffs, cleaning items and new toys would be greatly appreciated. All items will be given to the local conference of the St Vincent de Paul (SVP). Items should not be gift wrapped as SVP will need to see each one. A box will be left on the altar for the donations. The SVP would like to thank everyone for their generosity last year. If you know someone local who would benefit from a SVP donation, please contact Fr Crotty.
ST JOHN’S CHURCH
Christmas Services are as follows: Sunday, December 22: A service of lessons and carols will take place in St Saviour’s, Rathdrum at 7 p.m.
Christmas Eve, December 24: A crib service will take place in St Saviour’s Church at 6.30 p.m.
Christmas Day: St John’s, Laragh: 9 a.m. St Saviour’s, Rathdrum: 10.15 a.m. Glenealy Parish Church: 11.30 a.m.
PILATES CLASSES
Zara Elkinson Offering STOTT Pilates Matwork Classes based in Co.Wicklow. Both group and private classes available, Beginners and Improvers welcome. Like on Facebook @Pilates WithZara. Contact Zara at 087 9367474. Classes are on Monday eve 7 p.m. and Thursday morn at 10 a.m. Zara will returning on January 6, 2020.
EVENING YOGA WITH VIVA
Viva’s yoga classes for beginners to intermediate on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. (depending on nos) in the Brockagh Centre. Improve your fitness strength and flexibility in a relaxing way. Wear comfortable clothes on the night and bring a blanket. Mats are available on the night. You can contact Viva at 086 3409629 for more information. Zara will returning on January 14, 2020.
WE LOVE ART
Art and crafts classes for children of primary school age take place on Monday afternoons. Classes cover a wide range of art and craft techniques and processes, giving kids an outlet for creative self-expression while learning new skills. Classes are small and places must be reserved in advance, the first class is free for new students. Almha Roche is a professional artist and an experienced and qualified art teacher. The first class is free for new students. See Facebook: weloveartcrafts. To book, or for further information, please contact Almha at 086 3897732. Returning on January 6, 2020.
ADULT ART CLASSES
Moved now to Mon morning, drawing and painting classes are suitable for beginners as well as more experienced painters. Students choose the medium (s) with which they wish to work, and develop their interests and personal style with Almha’s advice and guidance. If you are thinking of getting back into your art, or trying something new to explore your creative side, now is a good time. Classes are at 11 p.m. to 12.30 p.m. in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh. To book, or for further information, please contact Almha at 086 3897732. Returning on January 6, 2020.
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