OUR GARDENING CLUB
This project is being enjoyed by all attending the Centre. Ralph Wickam helped us get off the ground with his expertise of how to plant from seed using appropriate technique and equipment to pricking off the young shoots and transplanting. Mary Donnelly is facilitating this club on an ongoing basis. There is huge interest in the progression of these flowers and vegetables and you can see below how successful this planting and care has been. There is a wide variety of herbs in our horticultural area and these are being used in our arts and crafts as well as cooking.
Bridget Liddy demonstrated how to made beautiful little Lavender bags using herbs from our garden at the centre and these were reproduced by our clients and taken home for themselves or gifts for family members
OUTDOOR EXERCISE & ACTIVITY
Getting out for walks to enjoy the gardens and have some fun from the amenities on the grounds was a great source of enjoyment this month.
The men from Cratloe & Sixmilebridge 
just about managed to fit around our Cedar of Lebanon Tree and one of our gazebo’s is fast becoming a spot for outdoor relaxation and chat
HEALTH PROMOTION
CPR IN OUR COMMUNITY
Mary Woods facilitated these sessions which were extremely informative for our clients and volunteers as to what to do should they encounter such an emergency in their communities. Its focus was on hands only CPR and how to make our community a safer place by learning a life saving skill
MOBILE PHONE TUITION
Maureen Mangan is currently facilitating a mobile phone tuition course lasting 6 weeks for our clients from Shannon. This covers all aspects of mobile phone use
PAST & PRESENT ON OUR DOORSTEP
Eddie Connors from Imeco Farm came to speak to us about his facility in Clarecastle. They have many artefacts from farming and daily live from the past and innovation for our future. This discussion provoked lost of reminiscing of past traditions and thought for the future of an ecological way of life
COMMUNITY CARE SUPPORT
Aodhnaid Lennon of Home Instead came to speak to us regarding their excellent home care services in our local community and the importance of maintaining independence at home. Their comprehensive publication of a Support Directory was distributed to all in attendance
ARTS & DRAMA
Marie McNamara provided a wonderful session on how expression through arts and drama can facilitate creativity, imagination, insight and growth. Wearing different hats and reminiscing was just one aspect of the session which was very well received and enjoyed
GAMES / ACTIVITIES
Solitary and group activities were ongoing all month. Walks in the garden were as popular as ever
