This article is from page 30 of the 2009-09-29 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 30 JPG
THE Shannon Family Resource Cen- tre has announced a packed schedule of community events which will take place over the next few months. The autumn programme, which was an- nounced last week, included a host of regular events ranging from arts and craft, to health and childcare.
SU slome-DeeUU AW ApucN(OlUNKComeroNlnEomERyZ ON (C81 is located in the Respond Commu- nity Centre in Rineanna View, has been providing a number of essential services for the people of Shannon for the last number of years.
Along with the ongoing weekly events, the centre will also host a number of special day-long events
over the next couple of weeks.
On October 15, the centre will host a Breast Health Day featuring two guest speakers from Breast Cen- tre Limerick Regional and Cervi- cal Check. Fiona Treacy, Screening Promotion Officer from the Cervical Check in Limerick and Mags Sulli- van from the Breast Centre in Lim- erick Regional Hospital will be there to speak to people and answer any questions which people may have.
The day, which will begin at 10am, is open to all and will include some dancing and also some tea, coffee and scones.
The centre will also host a mental health information day to mark Men- tal Health Week 2009. On October 7,
the centre will host a day of events all based on the theme of friendship and community.
The day will open with tea and freshly made pancakes, followed by a willow weaving workshop and drama for children.
At 7.30pm the Mayor of Shannon, Sean McLoughlin, will open the evening events which include a talk from Brother Gabriel from Moyross followed by an open discussion and a live singing performance.
Other regular events on the autumn programme include an arts circle on Monday mornings between 10am to 12 noon and an evening art class on Monday evening between 7pm to wae 008
In addition to this the Homework Club will operate for two afternoons a week (Tuesday and Wednesday), a Sit and Knit Women’s Group on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm to 10pm and a free confidential coun- selling service on Wednesday morn- Thea
Other events include Toddler’s Inc, Le Cheile International Club, Breast Feeding support group, comput- ers for the over 55s, computers for Traveller men, Cook It and a Travel- ler women’s physical education pro- eramme.
For more information about any of these events contact Barbara at the Shannon Family Resource Centre on 061 707600.