Bealtaine Tea Dance at the Brockagh Centre Over eighty five enthusiastic dancers came in great style to celebrate Bealtaine with The Wicklow Man Sunday last. This year we had two young people dancing who regularly compete in ballroom competitions. With sandwiches, cakes, a mega raffle and three hour dancing they left looking forward to the next tea dance. A big thank you to all the generous people who brought raffle prizes along. Stanislaw Jerzy Lec once said, ‘Youth is the gift of nature, but age is a work of art’.
St. Kevin’s Church Notice St. Kevin’s Church, Laragh are celebrating the Feast of the Sacred Heart on Friday 3rd of June with mass at 7pm followed by exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction finishing at 8.30pm.
Car Boot Sale Come along to the Brockagh Centre for a browse on Sunday June 5th for our monthly Car Boot. Many people find this a great way to clear out their home and make some money in the process while having a social day out. Bargains are always available from home baking, plants, clothes, movies, cd’s, books & antiques etc. Whatever you are looking for, you are sure to find it at the Glendalough car boot sale. Vans must be booked in. Book indoor spaces early but if you would rather be outside just show up in the morning at 8am. Contact the Brockagh Centre on 0404-45600.
Embracing aging in Co Wicklow Brockagh Resource Centre on Friday 13th May hosted Co. Wicklow Network for Older People AGM attended by over 180 people from all over Wicklow with guest speakers, National President of Active Retirement Ireland Mai Quaid and our own local TD’s Pat Casey & Andrew Doyle and John Brady. The morning started with election of officers for the coming year, and a presentation from Pat Doherty from Age Friendly Wicklow. Pat spoke about changing demographics in Ireland and Wicklow while finding the voice of older people, responding to the programme for the government, National Positive Ageing Strategy. Providing a vehicle for multi-agency engagement that includes older people in the process and a commitment to make County Wicklow a great place in which to live and grow old in. Later in the morning the event continued with questions to the TDs from the floor followed by lunch and dancing with the Wicklow Man. All groups and individuals who had an interest in promoting and participating in activities that enhance the life of Older People County Wicklow were encouraged to attend.
PALs A number of local people have joined the 8 week Go for Life course. When qualified the PALs can lead their local groups in things like short exercise routines, fun games, simple dances and sports like pitch ad toss. The aid of the PALS is to empower and enable older people to plan and lead physical activity sessions and to show groups how to get more active, keep healthy and stay safe while having fun. If you are interested in becoming a PALs leader please contact Pauline on 0404-45600.
Go for Life games Everyone is invited to attend Shake-Up Day at the Brockagh Centre, Laragh on Thursday 2nd June (11a.m -2p.m). There will be coffee from 10.30am and a light lunch at 1pm, Scidils at 11am, Flisks at 12 noon and Lobbers at 12.30pm. County Wicklow needs to form a team this year (DCU, 11th June). Previous Members will attest to the sociable, vigorous and full on energetic experience enjoyed by playing the Games against 32 other county teams. Team players turn up at the Brockagh each year and try their luck in being picked for the team again. Come along and take on these seasoned players and try to inject a bit of competition for places. There are nine places on the team with each player playing all three games (new format this year). The Co Wicklow Sports Partnership are sponsoring this event and are encouraging people to participate. RSVP to 0404 20100 (EXT 2333) or e-mail Valerie at valeriemccoy55@hotmail.com or call Pauline 0404-45600
Trip to Cavan with Active Retirement Group The trip to Cavan has been organised for the 28th of June. Picking up from the centre at 10am, travelling on to the Headford Arms in Kells Co. Meath for lunch then on to the Cavan County museum, arriving at the Slieve Russell hotel in Ballyconnell, Cavan in the evening. On the nex day we stop off on the way back at different locations. Our next luncheon is in Lynhams of Laragh on the 7th of June.
Evaluation Dance The end of year show was a huge success with a spectacular performance on the 7th May in the Brockagh Centre, well done to everyone who took part who exhibiting a confident performance, thank you to their fabulous tutors Kate and Kerry, all who helped with the production and for everyone who attended to make it a very special annual show.
Shake-UP DAY:
You are cordially invited to attend SHAKE-UP DAY, At the Brockagh Centre, Laragh on Thursday 2nd June 11a.m -2p.m coffee from 10.30am light lunch at 1pm Scidils 11 am, Flisks 12 noon and Lobbers 12.30pm. County Wicklow needs to form a team this year. (DCU Sat 11th June). Previous Members will attest to the sociable, vigorous and full-on energetic experience enjoyed by playing the Games against 32 other county teams. Team players turn up at the Brockagh each year and try their luck in being picked for the team again. Come along and take on these seasoned players and try to inject a bit of competition for places…. there are 9 places on the team with each player playing all 3 games (new format this year). The Co Wicklow Sports Partnership is sponsoring this event and really encourages you to participate. RSVP 0404 20100 EXT 2333 OR text Valerie 087 6319667 before weds 1st June.
Stage Bratz Yearly Show Stagebrats will perform their yearly show on the 25th of June in the Brockagh Resource Centre, more details from the Brockagh Centre (0404 45600) to follow or check out the Wicklow Notes in the coming weeks.
Razzle Dazzle Academy Yearly Show Razzle Dazzle Academy will perform their show on Saturday 18th of June in the Brockagh Resource Centre. For more information check out the Wicklow Notes in the coming weeks or call the centre on 0404 45600.
Chair Yoga Classes this Summer Chair Yoga is suitable for those who may find regular yoga classes too strenuous – those who may be completely new to yoga, recovering from injury or illness or generally less active and mobile. It is also of course suitable for all yoga students who simply would like to try this method of practice. Phone Louise on 087 6032202. We will be looking to run Chair Yoga classes at the Brockagh Centre throughout the summer. On Tuesday 7th June there will be a Chair Yoga class at the Centre for our Active Retirement Group from 11.15 to 12.15.