As part of the National Heritage Week celebrations, Carrigoran House hosted a picnic in the Heritage Walled Garden, under the Cedar of Lebanon tree . Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday August 25th/26th & 27th 2015
Guest Speaker:
Ralph Wickham M. Hort
“Into the Light” Art Exhibition @ Carrigoran House by Frances Bailey
‘Into the Light’ is the title chosen by artist Frances Bailey for her latest exhibition which is currently running in the Health and Wellness Centre at Carrigoran House Newmarket-on-Fergus. On Friday night last it was launched by Centre manager Mary O’Dowd who had invited Frances to show her most recent work and some special works which are close to her heart. The title chosen for the exhibition reflects the light and colour in her paintings and also the ethos of the Health and Wellness Centre. Frances spoke about the value of art to the painter and the effect that painting and the use of bright colours can illuminate the mind and have a beneficial effect on the health and wellness of the person. Mary spoke about how the art exhibition will light up the centre for the month of October 2015 and invites all interested to visit the centre during opening hours weekly Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10am to 4pm.
The 8th annual fundraising Carrigoran Fair will take place on 17th May 2015.
If you would like to participate by having a stall or volunteering on the day please
contact us.
The VHI Women’s Mini Marathon will take place on 1st June 2015.
Any participants who would like to support Carrigoran House Alzheimer’s and
Elderly Care Services please contact 061 368100 for sponsorship cards.
A Christmas Dance will take place on Sunday 14th December from 3 – 6 pm at Carrigoran Day Centre with Danny Hunt. Wear a Christmas Hat or Christmas Jumper.
Spot Prizes – Raffle – Refeshments.
Members of Staff and Models from Celia Holman-Lee Agency show a selection of styles for Autumn / Winter 2014.
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A Golf Classic will take place in Shannon Golf Club on Friday 29th August 2014
This event will support Carrigoran House Alzheimer’s and Elderly Care Services.
For further details contact Mary Arthur on 061 368100.
A very BIG THANK YOU to all the volunteers and musicians
who took part in this years Spring Fair. It was a great succss
and even the weather behaved itself. Its a huge undertaking and
we could not manage without all the support we receive from the community.
EASTER CELEBRATIONS
Easter brought lots of celebrations to the Day Centre this month. Exquisite Easter bonnets were the order of the day with clients bringing in hats they had made at home while others worked on making hats as part of our activities. All bonnets were shown off during a fashion show each afternoon
MUSIC & SONG
We were very grateful to have members of our local Garda Siochana and Rebecca Griffin play some wonderful traditional music and sing songs this month. Brian Flynn on guitar and singing with Fina Wurm from Newmarket-on-Fergus also provided great entertainment
HEALTH PROMOTION
ST. CAIMIN’S & SHANNON COMPREHENSIVE TRANSITION YEAR PROJECTS
Both of these projects finished up this month and we would like to say a huge Thank You to the students, teachers, our clients and volunteers and May Moynihan for their participation. Both groups presented us with a comprehensive portfolio of their experiences and work done. Their last day was marked with a drumming collaboration between students and clients and also some beautiful seasonal flower arranging
ROAD SAFETY
Barry Keating from Road Safety in Clare County Council came and spoke to our groups around this issue and provided high visibility vests to everyone to promote their safety while out and about on our roads and walkways
EXERCISE
John Conroy from Clare Local Development Company joined us again this month for a fun filled morning of exercise and games. Each month we have a week devoted to these activities which is hugely popular. In addition to our indoor equipment we are also putting a programme together to optimise the use and enjoyment of our outdoor exercise equipment
CARRIGORAN SPRING FAIR
The Annual Family Day was held on Sunday April 13th and we would like to thank all who supported this event. Our volunteers and staff in the Day Centre gave generously of their time and talents on the day
