Maisie Rynolds recently celeberated her birthday..
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Garda Station Oct. 2011
Our evening in the Garda Barracks
An innocent by-stander would have been forgiven for thinking the members of the Active Retirement Association were in a spot of “bother” as they watched a very large number of their members “traipse “into the local Garda Station on Wed. last 19th October!
I’m glad to be able to report we were there by kind invitation to meet our local members of the Gardai and to welcome the newly appointed Superintendent, Cliona Richardson
After a warm welcome, Sgt. Tom Horkan gave a very interesting and thought-provoking talk on Home Security. We were then issued with a check list challenge. As a lot of our members live alone, this was a stark reminder of what needed to be done in our homes to make it safer in the event of Burglary, Fire, Unknown callers etc. etc.
Afterwards, the Gardai were more than happy to answer questions and allay any fears we may have. They even set up speed dialling on our mobile phones!
Michael Walsh, on behalf of our Chairman, Gabriel Rohan, thanked (in his usual witty fashion) the members of the gardai for making us aware of the dangers of the various crimes which exist in our every day life. He welcomed our new lady Superintendent to town.
After a lovely cup of tea/coffee/buns/biscuits, we went home happy in the knowledge that the strong arms of the law were indeed looking after our welfare. They assured us they were only a phone call away.
It was a very enjoyable and enlightening experience for all of us.
Chris O’Flynn
Garda John Scully, Superintendent Cliona Richardson, Sergent Tom Harkin with A.R.A members
Margaret and Mike in discussion
An innocent by-stander would have been forgiven for thinking the members of the Active Retirement Association were in a spot of “bother” as they watched a very large number of their members “traipse “into the local Garda Station on Wed. last 19th October!
I’m glad to be able to report we were there by kind invitation to meet our local members of the Gardai and to welcome the newly appointed Superintendent, Cliona Richardson
After a warm welcome, Sgt. Tom Horkan gave a very interesting and thought-provoking talk on Home Security. We were then issued with a check list challenge. As a lot of our members live alone, this was a stark reminder of what needed to be done in our homes to make it safer in the event of Burglary, Fire, Unknown callers etc. etc.
Afterwards, the Gardai were more than happy to answer questions and allay any fears we may have. They even set up speed dialling on our mobile phones!
Michael Walsh, on behalf of our Chairman, Gabriel Rohan, thanked (in his usual witty fashion) the members of the gardai for making us aware of the dangers of the various crimes which exist in our every day life. He welcomed our new lady Superintendent to town.
After a lovely cup of tea/coffee/buns/biscuits, we went home happy in the knowledge that the strong arms of the law were indeed looking after our welfare. They assured us they were only a phone call away.
It was a very enjoyable and enlightening experience for all of us.
Chris O’Flynn
Garda John Scully, Superintendent Cliona Richardson, Sergent Tom Harkin with A.R.A members
Margaret and Mike in discussion
Sheerwater expo. Oct.2011
Members publicising the A.R.A. email address : ballinasloeactive@gmail.com and their web site : ballinasloeactiveretirement.com in the Carlton Sheerwater Hotel.
This event was organised by the Meadow Cross Cultural Association (MCCA) as part of Galway Social Inclusion Week and coincides with the launch of a new Community website dedicated to the people of Ballinasloe and created to enhance Community cohesion at www.ballinasloecommunity.com.
Activities 2011
Activities Timetable 2011
Social Inclusion Through Companionship
Monthly meetings for all members : 1st Wednesday of every month @ 3pm in Gullane’s Hotel, Main St.
Informal meetings (tea/coffee/chat) every other Wednesday @ 3pm in the Gullane's Hotel
Various courses, Creative and learning programmes and informative talks are arranged throughout the year.
As “Be Active, Be Healthy” remains out motto, members are encouraged to participate in the activity of their choice
Enquiries to :Kaye Killeen, Hon. Secretary. Phone: 090- 9642597 or Chris O’Flynn ( Social Secretary). Phone: 090-9642870
Aquarobics
2-3 pm Leisure centre/
Kingfisher club
Monday and Thursday
Bowls
7.30 - 10pm John Shea Hall Creagh
Monday
Bridge
8pm Bridge rooms Sarsfield Rd.
Monday-beginners Thursday.
Book Club
4pm Library
2nd Tuesday of every month
Singing group
10.30 - 12.30 Family Centre
Thursday
Knitting /crafts group
(blankets for Belarus)
10.30 - 12.30 Gullanes Hotel
Monday
Pitch and Putt (Weather permitting)
Creagh training centre, Creagh Rd.
Anyday
Walking club
10.30 - 12.30 Pearse’s G.A.A Club,(winter ) and various places of interest (summer)
Tuesday
Social Inclusion Through Companionship
Monthly meetings for all members : 1st Wednesday of every month @ 3pm in Gullane’s Hotel, Main St.
Informal meetings (tea/coffee/chat) every other Wednesday @ 3pm in the Gullane's Hotel
Various courses, Creative and learning programmes and informative talks are arranged throughout the year.
As “Be Active, Be Healthy” remains out motto, members are encouraged to participate in the activity of their choice
Enquiries to :Kaye Killeen, Hon. Secretary. Phone: 090- 9642597 or Chris O’Flynn ( Social Secretary). Phone: 090-9642870
Aquarobics
2-3 pm Leisure centre/
Kingfisher club
Monday and Thursday
Bowls
7.30 - 10pm John Shea Hall Creagh
Monday
Bridge
8pm Bridge rooms Sarsfield Rd.
Monday-beginners Thursday.
Book Club
4pm Library
2nd Tuesday of every month
Singing group
10.30 - 12.30 Family Centre
Thursday
Knitting /crafts group
(blankets for Belarus)
10.30 - 12.30 Gullanes Hotel
Monday
Pitch and Putt (Weather permitting)
Creagh training centre, Creagh Rd.
Anyday
Walking club
10.30 - 12.30 Pearse’s G.A.A Club,(winter ) and various places of interest (summer)
Tuesday
Knitters celebrate 5th Anniversary.
Members of the very successful knitters group, who over the years contributed many
items of bedding, clothes and toys to the children of Belarus.
the Athlone experience
The last of our Summer day trips on August 3rd, took us to local places of interest. 47 of our
members had a very interesting and enjoyable day in Athlone. Our first port of call was to Derryglad
Folk Museum in Curraghboy. Here there are no less than 5000 items on display dealing with history,
heritage and folk culture. For us , older folk, it was a nostalgic peep into the past as we strolled down
memory lane. Everyone thought it was well worth a return visit.
We then continued on our way to visit the Army Barracks . where we were given a conducted tour
followed by a display of their weapons. Here we were joined by 20 male members of the Kiltoom
retired G.A.A club . It is hoped, in the future, that some of these men may be encouraged to join
forces with Active Retirement groups on a national level.
It was then on to the Leisure centre in Athlone where we spent a few hours Bowling – a “first “for
many of us. We had just mastered the hang of it when it was time for dinner in the Shamrock Lodge
Hotel . After all these activities, we were glad to sit down and enjoy a lovely meal.
Another lovely day!
Chris O’Flynn
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