AROUND THE DISTRICTS
MORNING YOGA
Louise’s yoga class will be held every Thursday from 10 to 11.15 a.m. This is a gently paced class where students learn how to align, open and strengthen the body gradually while stabilising the platforms of the feet and ankles, hips and pelvis and shoulder girdle. The class begins with general and targeted warm-up sequences followed by postures (Asanas) and Vinyasa (breath-connected) sequences before final relaxation in Savasana. To find out more, call Louise at 087 6032202 (booking is essential). The class will be returning on January 10, 2019.
CHAIR YOGA
Our very popular Chair Yoga class will take place on Thursdays from 11.30 a.m. to 12.45 p.m. Chair Yoga is suitable for almost everyone and helps students find balance and calm in everyday life. The class takes students through centering and breath-work, followed by postures that let the joints move through their range of movement while seated or through use of the chair while standing. Call Louise at 087 6032202. (booking is essential). The class will be returning on January 10, 2019.
IRISH DANCING
Irish Dancing on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Classes cater for any age over three years and all levels including absolute beginners. Registered members of An Comhdhail, fully Garda Vetted and insured. Contact details for enquiries are Cian Flood TCRG (086 1293807), Eimear McGrath TCRG (085 7180926), email mcgrathfloodschool@gmail.com, facebook. com/mgfschool or search ‘McGrath Flood School of Irish Dancing’. The class will be returning on January 12, 2019.
AA MEETINGS
Closed AA Meetings are held in the Brockagh Resource Centre at 8.30 p.m. every Monday night all year round. Open over Christmas and New Year.
BADMINTON
Badminton classes are on Monday evenings in the Brockagh Centre at 7 p.m. (junior fourth class up) with seniors from 8 p.m. and on Thursday evenings with a repeat of the same classes. Contact Finian at 086 2476822.
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT
A great way to start Christmas, in one of the most evocative settings in Wicklow. We invite you to join us on Tuesday, December 18, at 7.30 p.m. for a unique event to celebrate Christmas. Beginning with a candlelit procession through the monastic gates we will proceed to the ruins of the candlelit Cathedral for an evening of traditional carol singing in the monastic style. Some of our most familiar carols would have been sung here by the monks of Glendalough themselves in the eighth and ninth centuries.
Tea and coffee will be provided afterwards in the Glendalough Hotel courtesy of Pat Casey. This a free event and open to everyone, including children, which must be accompanied by an adult. Assemble in the Glendalough Hotel car park at 7.15 p.m. Wrap up warm and bring your own lantern/torch and singing voice.
APPEAL FOR SLEEPING BAGS/HATS
Sleeping bags and warm hats (preferably dark-coloured) are being collected for the homeless. Phone Orla at 087 2471079 to arrange collection (from anywhere). Alternatively, you can drop items into St Kevin’s parish office.
Roundwood CANCER SUPPORT
Roundwood Cancer Support are excited to announce that their centre will be open on this Saturday, December 15, after 6 p.m. Mass in the Parish Centre. They are now looking for volunteers to drive patients to their treatments in the various hospitals. If you are interested please contact Roundwood Cancer Support at 087 6062072.
ROUNDWOOD DUATHLON
The Roundwood Fun Duathlon will take place on Thursday, December 27, generously sponsored by Kavanagh’s Vartry House.
This community event will provide a great opportunity for folk to shake off the Christmas cobwebs and test the new bikes that Santa brought while raising much needed funds for Roundwood Cancer Support Group.
The route will consist of a five mile cycle and a one mile run taking in some of the Vartry Reservoirs trails. For families and those of a less competitive nature, there is a shorter walk which will be entirely on footpaths or on the Vartry trails.
An evening of great entertainment is planned afterwards in Kavanagh’s Vartry House. A fun afternoon for all the family is guaranteed. Registration from 1.30 p.m. at Kavanagh’s with a race start time of 2 p.m.
TRIPS
There will be a five-day trip to Slovenia on April 4 to April 9 at a cost of €699 per person sharing. As there are limited places a deposit of €200 is required asap.
There will be a tour of Scotland in August/September dates to be decided and a Westport country music break in October 2019 which includes some day trips. For more details please contact Susan at 087 6273032.
BINGO
The next Active Retirement Bingo will be in Annamoe Centre on Sunday, December 16, at 3 p.m.
LUNCH
The next Active Retirement lunch will be in the Coach House on Friday, December 14, at 1.30 p.m.
ANNAMOE BOWLS
Annamoe bowls continues on Tuesday night and all newcomers are very welcome. So why not come along and give it a try.
STORY TELLING
The story house will take placein Annamoe Centre on Friday, December 14, at 8 p.m.
DIAMOND BRIDGE CLUB
Margaret Bolger and Rowena Brady played their cards right on Monday, December 3, to take first place for North/South, second Declan O’Brien and Triona Woodroofe, third Maria Magee and Judy Skates and fourth Teresa Leahy and Marion Davis. First for East/West were Molly Byrne and Rachel Judd, second Brid Clancy and Bridie Nolan, third Catherine McGillycuddy and Nancy O’Brien and fourth Séamus kennedy and Pádraig Gleeson. Presentation of Christmas prizes on Monday, December 17.
002 BRIDGE
Noeleen Redmond and Monica Brady took first place for North/South on Friday, December 7, second Ger Lenihan and Paddy O’Brien and third Nancy O’Brien and Catherine McGillycuddy. First for East/West were Elizabeth Belton and Philomena Kenna, second Rowena Brady and Maria Magee and third Jane Cronin and Gertie Fee. Presentation of Christmas prizes Friday, December 14.
SET DANCING
Set dancing in Kavanagh’s every Thursday night from 9.11 p.m.
BADMINTON
Morning badminton has resumed on Tuesday morning from 9.30 p.m.
ROUNDWOOD WHIZZERS
Roundwood Whizzers Walking Group are back in action meeting at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at the Coach House car park. All welcome to walk at your own pace for approximately one hour.
ANGEL HEALING
Angel Healing and Angelic Guidance is back tomorrow evening, Monday, September 3, in the Parish Hall Roundwood at 7.30. So if you would enjoy an evening of peace relaxation and hands on energy healing join us for a wonderful new experience.
ROUNDWOOD DANCE
Next Roundwood Parish Hall Dance Friday, December 21, with music by the Wicklow Man.
WHIST RESULTS
The winners of the whist is as follows: Top Score: Marie Magee, Top Gent, Richie Cullen, Second Gent: Monica Brady, Top Lady: Kitty Kennedy, First Half: Margaret Kennedy, Second Half: Jimmy Molloy, Longest Sitting: Pat Fisher and Lowest Score: Patricia Byrne. Raffle prizes were won by Richie Cullen, Margaret Kennedy, Tiney Shortt, Martin Byrne and Mary Pierce.
The next whist is this Wednesday, December 19, in the Parish Centre, Roundwood.
LOTTO RESULTS
There was no jackpot winner in last week’s draw. The numbers drawn were 4, 21, 24 and 25. There were seven match-three winners Marie Kennedy, Liz Kenny, Cleo Fanning, JETS., Keith Murphy and Derek Hayes. Next week’s jackpot will be €23,800
HOME PRODUCERS MARKET
Roundwood Home Producers Market will be closing at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 23. We would like to thank all our customers for their continued support and wish them all a very happy Christmas. We will be re-opening at midday on Sunday, March 24, 2019, MEDJUGORJE.
There will be a Pilgrimage To Medjugorje October 9 for one week and the Cost will be €679 fully inclusive. €100 off price if paid in full by December 10 Accompanied by Spiritual Director and staying in house beside Church For more details and booking please contact Mary King at 087 2185067.