Social Club on Tour on Thursday June 14 from 2.30pm – 4.30pm in Droimnín Nursing Home, Brockley Park Droimnín, Co Laois R32 C558. Pop in for a cuppa and a chat. Support Group on Wednesday 20., from 7.30pm-9pm in Old Parochial House, Portlaoise. The support groups provide an opportunity to meet others in a similar situation, to access information and practical advice in supportive environment. Free to family members affected by dementia and memory issues. For any information on dementia contact Ann Munnelly on 057 866 3398/086 8372168. Home-care Coordinator Old Parochial House, Dublin Road Portlaoise Co Laois. Email laois.branch@alzheimer.ie.
Laois Alzheimer Society
SPONSORED WALK
Portarlington Further Education Training Centre in conjunction with the Laois Alzheimer Society are having a Sponsored Walk on Monday June 18 at 10am at Derryounce Walkway, Bog Road, Portarlington. If you would like to join us contact Jacintha PRO Laois Alzheimer’s on 087 2511300 for sponsorship card.
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS
Volunteer drivers needed in the Offaly area to drive Offaly patients to and from their chemotherapy appointments in Tullamore Hospital and to our partner Dublin hospitals – St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Mater Hospital, Tallaght Hospital and St. James’s Hospital. All volunteer expenses are paid. If interested contact Gail at 01 2310 566 or visit the Society’s website at irishcancer.ie.
All your Social Dancing News
MONDAY NIGHT DANCING
Dancing in Aid of Portarlington St Vincent de Paul continues every Monday night in the Gandon Inn Hotel & Restaurant. Dancing on June 11 with John & Terry. Admission €8. Dancing 9.30pm to 12. A great night assured.
BINGO
Bingo continues every Tuesday night at 8.30pm in the Port GAA Centre. Prize money given out each week is over €2,300.
WALKING GROUP
Port Trail walking group are doing beginner’s walks every Monday night at 7.30pm from Park Lane, Car Park (beside the Medicentre). Also walks on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 6.45pm. Come along & join them. Ph: Donie at 086-3288858 for more information.
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PORTARLINGTON CONCERT BAND
Meet every Thursday from 4pm to 6pm at the old girl’s school on Patrick St.
Boys & girls aged 8 years & upwards. Instruments offered are: Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone & Percussion. Instruments are provided. If you would like your child to learn an instrument please call to the school on Thursday evenings or contact Pat Donegan on 083-8510428.
AGM-The AGM of Portarlington Concert Band takes place on Friday June 15 @ 8pm in the Social Services Centre, Link road. All welcome to attend.
SYMPATHY
Deepest Sympathy to the Slevin family on the death of their brother Tom Slevin Rathfarnham, Dublin & late of Patrick St Portarlington who passed away on May 24. Tom will be sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, son Colm, daughter Emer, grandchildren, brothers Michael & Athony, sister Ann (Cobbe), extended family & friends. Requiem Mass took place in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Ballyroan, with burial in Bohernabreena Cemetery. May Tom rest in Peace.
RIP
SYMPATHY
Deepest Sympathyto the family of Moly McEvoy (nee Delaney), Cooaghy who died on Wednesday May 30. Molly was predeceased by her loving husband Jim, and she will be sadly missed by her sons John, Jimmy, Kieran & Michael, grandchildren, her extended family, neighbours & friends. Requiem Mass took place on Friday June 1 in St Paul’s Church Emo, with burial after in the adjoining Cemetery. May Molly’s gentle soul rest in Peace.
BINGO
Monthly Bingo in Clonaslee on Sunday June 10 at 3pm. Doors open at 2.15pm. Over €1,800 in prizes.
HAPPY HEARTS
Happy Hearts Retirement Club are inviting new members over 55s to join their Happy Club.
They meet every Thursday 2-4pm in the Community Centre. Activities include: Bingo, Bowls, Cards, Painting, Table Tennis, Darts, Rings, Table Quiz, Talks, Sing Along, Crafts, Dancing & Outings. Contact Barbara @ 0861999405 for more information.
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