Avalon Centre
PARENT AND TODDLER GROUPS
Our parent and toddler groups resume after the Easter break on Monday, April 9, and meet every Monday and Wednesday mornings from 10.30 a.m. to midday. Parents, grandparents and carers are welcome. Drop in to the centre or call 071 9161836. There’s always a warm welcome, with play-time, story-time, musictime and snacks, etc. €3 per family.
YOUTH CLUBS
Our junior youth club and senior youth club return after Easter next week. The junior clubs 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.
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.
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 4.30 p.m. Contact the centre for further details. The programme is funded by the HSE and supported by the Department of Social Protection.
AVALON ACADEMY PIPE BAND
Bagpipe classes have started every Monday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The minimum age for learners is 10 years and tuition is free. Drumming classes will be starting soon. All learning instruments will be provided. Call Paul at 083 3320719 for further details.
BOWLING
The Avalon Centre Bowling Club meets ever Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the centre. Just call in on the day.