Bealtaine Festival
Bealtaine 2011 and Scoil Chaoimhean Naofa
Monday, July 11th, 2011Many thanks to 5th and 6th class students who “interviewed” the active retirement group about life in the good old days, but the students didn’t get off lightly they were also quizzed about their lives. We hope to work on more of these intergenerational projects in the future.
Bealtaine Festival 2011
Monday, May 30th, 2011Well we had another full calendar of events for this year’s Bealtaine Festival which celebrates creativity in older age. We started with a Beadwork/Braiding workshop at the Brockagh Centre which took place with Daisy Chain Crafts on Saturday 7th May and was a great success. The participants enjoyed a morning of two different craft techniques [...]
Art Exhibition
Monday, May 30th, 2011Many thanks to Tinahely Women’s Group who kindly allowed us to exhibit their Postcard Art Exhibition which is a celebration of 100 years of International Women’s Day. It was wonderful to see the vast assortment of postcards that were sent by women not only from Ireland but from all over the world. There was a [...]
LIVING STORIES | Tues May 24th
Thursday, May 5th, 2011Living Stories at 11am A chance for younger and older to spend some time together and learn about each others lives Students from Scoil Chaoimhin Naofa and the elders of the community will ‘interview’ each other about their lives and create stories.
ART ON COMPUTERS Wednesday 11th and 18th May 2010
Thursday, May 5th, 2011Use your Computer for Art. 10.30-12noon. In the 1st session learn how to make your own cards using your computer. Next session create a collage of your photographs. Places limited-booking essential. Special €5 per session.
ZUMBA DANCING Tues May 10th 2011
Thursday, May 5th, 2011A taste of Zumba Dancing! 11am – 12.30pm. Get those hips moving and sashay to the beat of latin and salsa music. A specially adapted dance session – do as much or as little as you want or grab a seat and take it all in!
BEADWORK/BRAIDING ON Saturday 7th May 2011
Thursday, May 5th, 2011Create fantastic pieces of jewellery, bookmarks, keyrings. You won’t just be stringing beads, you will learn how to weave with beads/threads as well. Materials included-Special €15 10am – 1pm