Avalon Centre
SUMMER CAMPS
registration for our 2018 summer camps opened on Monday, April 30. The cost of the camp is €90 per child. To secure your place please call to the Main Office upstairs in the Avalon Centre to complete the registration form along with a minimum booking deposit of €20. The remaining balance must be paid two weeks before the start of the camp.
Camp dates: Week 1, Junior Camp (6-10 year-olds) – July 2 to July 6. Week 2, Senior Camp (1115 year-olds) – July 9 to July 13; Week 3, Junior Camp (6-10 yearolds) – July 16 to July 20; Week 4, Senior Camp (11-15 year-olds) July 23 to July 27.
SENIORS ALERT SCHEME
The Avalon Centre are providers of the Seniors Alert Scheme. The Seniors Alert Scheme provides grant support for the supply of monitored personal alarms in the form of pendants or wrist watches that enable older people to continue to live securely in their homes. The grant covers the cost of the equipment and its installation.
The first year of monitoring is free and will be €60 per year thereafter. Anyone, who is over the age of 65 and wishes to get a personal alarm or anyone seeking more information on the scheme can contact Donna at 071 9161836 or email donnaharte@theavaloncentre.ie.
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.
POLISH LESSONS
A five-week Polish language course for adults will be starting soon in the Avalon Centre. This is a chance to learn basic words, phrases, pronunciation and grammar. It is also an opportunity to explore Polish songs, holidays and culture. Contact Kasia, a qualified Polish teacher based in Sligo, at 087 7111167 for further details.
KITE MAKING WORKSHOPS
Join us for eight workshops to learn a whole set of new skills, make new friends, make your own kites, fly them and take them home. Workshops take place every Thursday 3: 30-4.45 p.m. commencing April 26 and are suitable for children aged eight years and up. The cost is €24 for eight weeks. For more information, or to book a space contact Donna/William at the Avalon Centre.
PARENT/TODDLER GROUP
Little Buddies, our parent and toddler group meets on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 10.30 a.m. to midday. Parents, grandparents and carers are all welcome. There is always a warm welcome with tea, coffee and refreshments provided. €3 per family.
DROP AND SHOP CLUB
If you would like to do your shopping or run some errands on a Friday afternoon without the kids in tow, then drop them to our movie club. It is suitable for children aged six to 10 years and costs just €3 per child.
Limited spaces are available so pre-booking is advised but not necessary. Check out our Facebook page for details of this week’s movie.
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.
YOUTH CLUBS
Our junior youth 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.
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.