Avalon Centre

ENTERPRISE AWARD

We were delighted that the Avalon Centre was the winner of the ‘Best Community Enterprise Award’ at the Sligo Business Awards 2017. This award is a true testament to the dedication and commitment of all our fantastic staff here in the Avalon Centre.

NEW GUITAR LESSONS

Guitar Lessons starting soon: Classes will take place on Wednesdayevenings from 4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. for children aged seven to 10 years and from 5.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. for children aged 11 to 14 years. The cost is €50 for seven weeks. Payment to be made in full before the first class. Limited spaces available so call the Avalon at 071 9161836 to book a place.

COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT

We are looking for fun, caring and enthusiastic people to fill the following Community Employment positions at the Avalon Centre.

Support Worker for Older Adults CES-2052171: Duties to include: providing the members of our Social Day Centre with opportunities for socialisation and learning by delivering a programme of activities suitable to the abilities and interests of each participant.

Youth Worker CES-2052170: Duties to include: providing support and suitable activities for the children and young people attending our programmes, which include afterschool, youth clubs, ‘Our Show’ and summer camps.

Support Worker for Early Years and Afterschool CES-2052515: Duties to include: providing support and suitable activities for the children and families attending our programmes, which include afterschool, parent and toddler groups, ‘Our Show’ and summer camps.

For more information visit jobsireland.ie and use the above-mentioned reference codes or contact Donna Harte at 071 9161836 or donnaharte@ theavaloncentre.ie.

PARENT/TODDLER GROUPS

The parent and toddler group meets on Monday morning from 10.30 a.m. to midday. Everyone welcome. The parent and toddler group also meet on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 12.30. Contact Paula at 071 9161836 for further details.

YOUTH CLUBS

Our Junior Youth Club 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.

FLAMENCO DANCING

Flamenco Dancing lessons have started. They take place between 7 p.m. And 8 p.m. on Thursday nights. Contact 083 4680924 for further information.

SELF-DEFENCE CLASSES

Krav Maga Self-defence classes have started on Wednesday nights from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Contact 087 0659709 for more details.

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 St Anne’s Men’s Bowling Club meets ever Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the centre. Just call in on the day. es instructed by Eamon Coyne fourth Dan World Aikido HQ. For more information telephone 087 6693711 Aikikaiireland.ie.

TANG SOO DO

This takes place on Mondays at 7 p.m. and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the centre. For further information contact Master Titus at 086 1271039.

HALL HIRE

Our Centre is available for room and hall hire at very competitive rates - pop in to have a look, or call the centre on 914 6512.

ACTIVE AGE

New members are always welcome – ring 9146512 for further information, or just come along on a Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. courses has been provided by the Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board. Please ring the centre office on 9150029 for further information and to register. Numbers Limited.

AUTUMN ACTIVITIES

Merville Community Centre hosts this autumn a range of activities and classes including piloxing and martial arts. Contact Merville Office at 071 9150029 for information of times.

NOTICES

Local Voluntary and Community Groups are Reminded that any notices for publication can be emailed to mervilleltd@eircom.net or hard copy left into the Merville Centre for inclusion in our local notes.

PLAY THERAPY

Play Therapy avaiable in the Northside Community Centre with Cathrin Ryan. For more details, please contact Cathrin at 087 9427367.

MEDITATION

Meditation classes taking place in the Northside on Mondays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Medditation from the heart, gently exploring the body through sitting, movement and breath. For more information contact Cathrin Ryan at 087 9427367.

PILATES

Pilates class is starting on September 12 and continuing every Tuesday. For more details, please contact Clair Smith at 086 2787760.