CHRIS O’FLYNN
Congratulations to our own Chris O’Flynn who received a nomination to the Ballinasloe Mayor’s Awards held last week in the Shearwater Hotel. Her nomination was in the Social and Community Support category. Chris, one of the founder members of the Ballinasloe Active Retirement Association, has worked tirelessly over the years for the members of the association.
At the award ceremony our Mayor, Johnny Walsh, acknowledged people who have made a positive contribution to the quality of life in Ballinasloe. The Mayor said that there was no greater accolade than being recognised by your own community.
Well done Chris!
Bridie Loughman, PRO

Heart News

I wish to share this information with our members.....Doug. editor

Let's say it's 6.15pm and you're driving home (alone of course) after an unusually hard day on the job.

You're really tired, and frustrated……

YOU ARE REALLY STRESSED AND UPSET ….


Suddenly you start experiencing severe pain in your chest that starts to radiate out into your arm and up into your jaw.

You are only five miles from the hospital nearest your home.

Unfortunately you don't know if you'll be able to make it that far

WHAT TO DO ???


YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED IN CPR, BUT THE GUY THAT CONDUCTED THE COURSE DID NOT TELL YOU HOW TO PERFORM IT ON YOURSELF !!!

HOW TO SURVIVE A HEART ATTACK WHEN ALONE?


SINCE MANY PEOPLE ARE ALONE WHEN THEY SUFFER A HEART ATTACK, WITHOUT HELP, THE PERSON WHOSE HEART IS BEATING IMPROPERLY AND WHO BEGINS TO FEEL FAINT, HAS ONLY ABOUT 10 SECONDS LEFT BEFORE LOSING CONSCIOUS


WHAT TO DO ??

ANSWER:

DO NOT PANIC, BUT START COUGHING REPEATEDLY AND VERY VIGOROUSLY.


A DEEP BREATH SHOULD BE TAKEN BEFORE EACH COUGH, THE COUGH MUST BE DEEP AND PROLONGED, AS WHEN PRODUCING SPUTUM FROM DEEP INSIDE THE CHEST.


A BREATH AND A COUGH MUST BE REPEATED ABOUT EVERY TWO SECONDS WITHOUT LET-UP UNTIL HELP ARRIVES, OR UNTIL THE HEART IS FELT TO BE BEATING NORMALLY AGAIN.

DEEP BREATHS GET OXYGEN INTO THE LUNGS AND COUGHING MOVEMENTS SQUEEZE THE HEART AND KEEP THE BLOOD CIRCULATING. THE SQUEEZING PRESSURE ON THE HEART ALSO HELPS IT REGAIN NORMAL RHYTHM. IN THIS WAY, HEART ATTACK VICTIMS CAN GET TO A HOSPITAL


ARTICLE PUBLISHED ON N.º 240 OF JOURNAL OF GENERAL HOSPITAL ROCHESTER

TELL AS MANY OTHER PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE ABOUT THIS.

IT COULD SAVE THEIR LIVES !!! DON'T EVER THINK THAT YOU ARE NOT PRONE TO HEART ATTACK AS YOUR AGE IS LESS THAN 25 OR 30. NOWADAYS DUE TO THE CHANGE IN THE

LIFE STYLE, HEARTATTACK IS FOUND AMONG PEOPLE OF ALL AGE GROUPS.

Defibulator Course

Participants of the first course in the use of our new defibulator.
(Stading from left). Deirdre Hogan, Gabriel Rohan, Chris O'Flynn,
Douglas Rafter, Nancy Ward.

Bealtaine Festival Spring 2010

BEALTAINE FESTIVAL 2010
The Ballinasloe Active Retirement Association held its Bealtaine Festival in Gullane's Hotel on Friday, May 14th. Bealtaine is the national arts festival celebrating creativity in older age. The overall theme of the festival for 2010 is 'Have dreams and speak them without fear'.
A large number of members were in attendance. Master of Ceremonies was well-know local actor John Boland, who treated the audience to a delightful recitation of “The Village Schoolmaster” by Oliver Goldsmith. A wonderful night of music and song was provided by the Active Retirement’s own BARA Singers, ably assisted by visiting choirs from Athlone and Portumna. Musical director for the night was Marie Power. The audience sang along to some of the beautiful airs, with a few even performing solo as well.
The winners of the Bealtaine photo competition were Daphne Kenny and Eileen Kelly. A lovely exhibition of art by members of the art group was on display, as well as an exhibition of knitting by the knitting group who donate their work to an orphanage in Belarus. There was also a large display of photos of past events and places visited by the Active Retirement Association.
The Chairperson, Gabriel Rohan, worked tirelessly to make this festival a huge success.
Bridie Loughman, PRO

Finbar Wright in Concert---Galway

FINBAR WRIGHT IN CONCERT
On May 1st a group of the Ballinasloe Active Retirement Association attended a Finbar Wright concert in the Town Hall Theatre in Galway. We enjoyed a wonderful evening of entertainment listening to Finbar’s beautiful singing and his talented group of backing musicians.
Finbar Wright is one of Ireland’s most accomplished singers and is also a very engaging and entertaining performer. He has won many accolades over the last twenty years at home and abroad. He is one of Ireland’s great singers of romantic songs and ballads. During the two hour concert he sang such favourites as “Whatever You Believe”, “How Great thou Art”, “Bright Blue Rose”, “La Bamba” and many more.
Finbar is a classically trained tenor and is also fluent in Spanish, Italian and French. He is very spiritual and always includes one piece, at least, of sacred music in every concert. Last night’s concert was no exception.
Our members were very appreciative of his wonderful performance. His easy style, vocal range and pleasant personality ensured a wonderful evening of song, memories of which will linger for some time to come.
Bridie Loughman