Ballinacarrow
OPERATION TRANSFORMATION
Ballinacarrow NS are running a six-week Operation Transformation programme. Registration will take place on January 8 with six weeks of circuit training and diet and nutrition information with a qualified personal trainer. The cost is €60 and all proceeds are going towards the upgrading of the yard and pitch area. If you just wish to avail of the exercise class on Wednesday evening, the cost is €8 per class. Classes take part from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday evening in the community centre.
JOE LAVIN R.I.P.
It was with great sadness that the community learned of the sudden passing of Joe Lavin, Ranaghan, on Christmas Eve. Sympathy is expressed to his wife Bridie, brothers, Austin, Dessie, Brendan, Aidan, Frank and Kevin and sisters Angela, Amy and Mai, his many nieces and nephews and extended family. May he rest in peace.
PHIL WALSH R.I.P.
The untimely death took place of Phil Walsh, Kilvarnet, following a short illness. Sympathy is extended to her husband John, daughters Bernadine and Valerie and sons Declan and Damien and her extended family. May she rest in peace.
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to Jean and Raymond Goulden, on the recent death of Jean’s mother Iris Nolan. May she rest in peace.
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SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to Maureen (née Scanlon) and Gerry Tonry, Ballymote on the recent death of Gerry’s mother, Betty Tonry, following a short illness. May she rest in peace. Open/Enrolment evening on Thursday, January 25, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Parents and pupils from fifth and sixth class are invited to attend the evening. Please bring child’s PPS number and birth certificate for enrolment purposes.
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Séamus Conboy, Ballygawley; John Molloy, Tourlestrane; Betty Tonry, Marren Park, whose deaths occurred recently.
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE
The parent and Toddler Group meet on Wednesday mornings at the Ballymote Family Resource Centre from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
The Foróige Club will resume on Friday evening, January 19 in Ballymote Family Resource Centre between 7.30 p.m. and 9 p.m. It is open to all youth aged 13 to 18 years. For more information contact Shannon at 086 8767117.
The Sligo Support group for children with challenges meet at Ballymote Family Resource Centre each Wednesday from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. For more information contact Margaret Coen at 087 9935007.
Youth Speech and Drama classes has resumed each Thursday afternoon at Ballymote Family Resource Centre; from 3.15 p.m. to 4 p.m. for ages four to eight and from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. for ages nine to 13. The classes are conducted by tutor, Tori Lee, who teaches all aspects of acting and drama. Contact the centre at 071 9197818 for more information or to enroll.
A Lifeskills for Men course is currently taking place on Mondays at Ballymote Family Resource Centre between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. For more details or to enrol, contact the centre at 071 9197818.
Two new six-weeks Iyengar yoga classes have started on Thursday evenings at Ballymote Family Resource Centre; Beginners at 6.30 p.m. and, for those of mixed ability, at 8 p.m. Contact Therese at 086 3230197 for further information or to enrol.
Crochet classes resume today, Tuesday, January 16, at Ballymote Family Resource Centre from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information tel. Karen at 087 9177274.
The Walking Group meets at Ballymote Family Resource Centre each Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. For more information please contact the centre at 071 9197818.
Mindfulness meditation sessions take place for an hour on the last Wednesday evening of each month at Ballymote Family Resource Centre at 8 p.m. For more details contact Louise at 085 1470700 or email peaceful- lakesangha@ gmail. com. The next session will be on Wednesday, January 31.
The Ballymote Art Group, which meets with painter Paul Murray on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ballymote Family Resource Centre, will resume this coming Thursday, January 18.
Foot clinic: This Foot Health clinic currently takes place on any weekday at the Ballymote Family Resource Centre by appointment. All Chiropody needs plus Foot Reflexology treatments offered. Bookings by appointment only. For bookings and further information contact Martina at 087 4182788.
Weight-Watchers sessions take place each Monday evening at 6 p.m. at Ballymote Family Resource Centre.
METATFIT
Metafit is a 30 minute class using only bodyweight exercises. Every Wednesday and Friday in the PE Hall, Coláiste Mhuire, Ballymote. €5 drop in class. No upfront fees. Pay As You Go classes to suit your lifestyle and commitments. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Friday, 7.15 p.m. For enquiries, text Rachel on 083 80 20 100 or like rachelrooneyfitness on Facebook.
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