As part of the National Heritage Week celebrations, Carrigoran House hosted a picnic in the Heritage Walled Garden, under the Cedar of Lebanon tree . Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday August 25th/26th & 27th 2015
Guest Speaker:
Ralph Wickham M. Hort
“Into the Light” Art Exhibition @ Carrigoran House by Frances Bailey
‘Into the Light’ is the title chosen by artist Frances Bailey for her latest exhibition which is currently running in the Health and Wellness Centre at Carrigoran House Newmarket-on-Fergus. On Friday night last it was launched by Centre manager Mary O’Dowd who had invited Frances to show her most recent work and some special works which are close to her heart. The title chosen for the exhibition reflects the light and colour in her paintings and also the ethos of the Health and Wellness Centre. Frances spoke about the value of art to the painter and the effect that painting and the use of bright colours can illuminate the mind and have a beneficial effect on the health and wellness of the person. Mary spoke about how the art exhibition will light up the centre for the month of October 2015 and invites all interested to visit the centre during opening hours weekly Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10am to 4pm.
The 8th annual fundraising Carrigoran Fair will take place on 17th May 2015.
If you would like to participate by having a stall or volunteering on the day please
contact us.
The VHI Women’s Mini Marathon will take place on 1st June 2015.
Any participants who would like to support Carrigoran House Alzheimer’s and
Elderly Care Services please contact 061 368100 for sponsorship cards.
Members of Staff and Models from Celia Holman-Lee Agency show a selection of styles for Autumn / Winter 2014.
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A very BIG THANK YOU to all the volunteers and musicians
who took part in this years Spring Fair. It was a great succss
and even the weather behaved itself. Its a huge undertaking and
we could not manage without all the support we receive from the community.
COMPUTER CLASSES BEGIN
We are delighted that our IT Activity Room is being used by clients and volunteers who have been benefiting from our computer classes which started this month. There are desktops, laptops, printers, modified keyboard & mouse, headsets, projector and screen to facilitate this learning and fun environment.
These classes are designed to introduce learners to the world of computers and the internet in an informal, fun and interactive way. Gerry White from Clare Local Development Company has facilitated these classes using equipment provided by LEADER for educational purposes. This introductory course will be follow up early next year now that the basics have been introduced.
We already use our computers and printers for arts and crafts and as a resource for our non national clients to read stories, poetry and items of interest from home in their own language
MEDITATION — “QUIET TIME FOR ME”
This Group is being facilitated by Anne O’Sullivan Fannin and its goal is to lead to a mind that is quieted and free from stress by use of quiet contemplation, reflection and visualisation. Its objective is to improve life by providing both physical and emotional benefits that will change your life in a positive way. This is currently being run each Wednesday
PARKINSON’S ASSOCIATION
We facilitated this information meeting for Parkinson’s patients and carers which focused on Managing Anxiety Symptoms as presented by Eilis Lenihan (Senior Occupational Therapist). We are currently working on providing Set Dancing Classes in association with the Parkinson’s Association and the University of Limerick
COLDS & FLU MANAGEMENT
This Health Promotion session is being facilitated by Andrew from Hillary’s Pharmacy in which he discusses this and provides a Questions and Answers session afterwards for our clients and volunteers
MENTAL HEALTH
Elaine Cunniffe (Development Officer for Clare and North Tipperary for Mental Health Ireland provided us with an information session as to the importance of our mental health and spoke specifically about topics in which our clients had an expressed interest in
STROKE REHABILITATION
This group also held their monthly meeting with us this month and enjoyed taking part in some physical activity whilst here. They will meet here again in January 2014 and each month thereafter
We were delighted to have Brian Flynn back to entertain us again while we enjoyed afternoon tea from our baking demonstrations. Frances had Christmas themed art classes in preparation for the festive season while Bridget and Lucy provided instruction on how to make floral table arrangements
What an incredible month for County Clare, all ages are swept away with All Ireland Hurling Fever. We at the Day Centre are no exception to this with The Clare Team stopping off and having a well earned bite to eat and some time to recharge the batteries on Sunday. All of the team and their associates were so gracious and generous with their time and they helped make life long memories for people that were here
HEALTH PROMOTION
AGEING WITH CONFIDENCE
This course is being facilitated by Clare Local Development Company with clients and volunteers attending. It is currently mid way through its curriculum. Feedback so far is very positive
MULIPLE SCLEROSIS IRELAND
John McDonnell had his first group attend the Centre for an information morning this month. We were delighted to facilitate this group and look forward to meeting with them again in October
MATCHMAKING FESTIVAL LISDOONVARNA – DAY TRIP (WEDNESDAY GROUP)
GARDENING CLUB
Many of the vegetables have already been harvested and used in our kitchen and we are now on our 3rd crop. Planning ahead is alway an important part of gardening so our clients together with Mary Donnelly have introduced some seasonal flowers and plants. Our Hyacinths should be ready for use in Christmas arrangements
KNITTING / CROCHET GROUP
This group are collaborating on producing a banner for our Centre but also have their own individual projects that they are working on which is all done in a lovely atmosphere of chat, swopping stories and ideas. The numbers for this group are growing so quickly that a change of venue from the sun room is needed
GAMES / ACTIVITIES
Our bridge club and card players group are still going strong while others enjoyed card making, art, puzzles, quizes, outdoor activities and baking demonstrations
Come On The Banner!
Residents and Staff cheering on the Team.
