1st BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
It is difficult to believe that is was 1 year ago this month that we opened our doors to our local areas of Shannon, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Cratloe, Sixmilebridge and Kilkishen. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our wonderful clients and their families, volunteers and staff that have made this first year so enjoyable for everyone. The Day Centre Service is going from strength to strength and is proving to be such a needed service in our local communities that we have had to commence a waiting lists system for Wednesdays and Thursdays. A huge effort has gone into fundraising to support keeping this service as vibriant as it is and this will be going ahead with as much vigor and commitment as seen last year. Thank you to all who help us with our fundraising events. We erected a display showing a sample of some of the key events that we celebrated each month last year while also displaying the art, crafts and achievements of the past 12 months for all to enjoy
GRADUATION / ACHIEVEMENTS DAY
There was a marvellous sense of achievement when clients from each area who had participated in Mobile Phone Tuition, Introduction to IT and Ageing with Confidence Courses received recognition of their achievements this month. We also recognised clients who since started using this service had full attendence
EXERCISE AND ACTIVITY
A variety of activities including indoor bowls were enjoyed this month. The focus of these are to keep us as activity as possible in a fun way at a level that suits each individual. Outdoor activities using our exercise equipment and walkways were also being enjoyed when weather would allow.
Reminescence
Theresa from the Clare County Library Archives came in to us again with some wonderful newspapers and articles of local interest from times past.
Larry Brennan (Geneologiest) held everyone’s interest with his sessions on ‘Tracing’ and Family Histories.
Community Services
Blue Bird Care came and spoke with us to raise awareness of what services are available to people in our local communities regarding care.
R Crimmins came and spoke with our group as to ‘Living Wills’ and what this entails for those who were interested.
Research and Health Promotion
Joanne Shanahan, MSc Research Student, physiotherapist and dance tutor based in the University of Limerick came and ran our first Set Dancing Session to our group on Tuesday from Shannon. Everyone had great fun and got lots of exercise.