The News on March 12th, 2014

CURRENT NEWS:

If anyone in surrounding areas would like to come to the Dr Martin Day centre, and needs transport, we would be happy to try and arrange same. If  lack of transport is preventing people from coming to centre  please contact us and we will do our best to sort the problem.

We were sad to hear the sad news of  Mrs Duggan’s passing.  She was a regular at the centre and really enjoyed our music every Wednesday afternoon. It was also sad to hear of the passing of local man, Victor Bowers. We would like to express our gratitude to the family for their kind donation to the centre.

Also, we would like to thank Fr Ned Hassett for his lovely Mass here in the centre on Thursday,  and all the Masses he has said for us in the last year. We are sad to see him leaving the community and wish him all the best in his new parish.

I would like to thank Seán O’Brien for thinking of us, when the active retirement group Dolmen were making their annual donation from their Christmas party.  A big thank you to the group who kindly donated 310 Euros to the centre.

Feena’s Fun Programme is running on Tuesday morning’s and this is excellent for an active mind.  All are welcome to drop in. Colour Me Beautiful is coming at 2pm-4pm on Tuesday 18th of  March, and will run for 1 more week.  Darren Loftus comes on Wednesday 11.30 to 12.30 to do exercise. We have music every Wednesday afternoon by our local musicians. Tom Comerford will be here on Wed. 19^th of March and John O’Shea will be here again  soon….On Thursday morning we have Mediation and Bingo in the afternoon

Over the year. we also go on day trips and outings to other centres. We will be going to Dungarvan  Day Care Centre on Tuesday 25^th of  March.  Anyone interested in going, please let us know.  All older members of the community welcome.

MABS and Citizens Advice will be coming in the next few weeks to give a talk here at the centre. MABS is here on Wednesday the 2^nd of April at 11.30 to give us advice and help on any money issues. MABS are an excellent free advice service.

The Complementary Therapist will be here at the centre every second Tuesday, you can make an appointment by calling the centre. The Chiropodist is also here every second Wednesday at the centre please ring for an appointment (051) 387111.

Opening Hours: 10.00am - 4.00pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Any enquires to the centre please call (051) 387111/ (087)0570652.

T H A N K S !

THANKS/BUÍOCHAS!
Thanks to you all out there who have been looking up our Blog

since it's inception.

While the site was mainly intended to keep local people informed about events at the centre,

it is obvious that relations and friends of local elderly, from abroad, 

 are also looking in.

Statistics for page-views to date are as follows:

USA - 505;  Ireland - 416;  Malaysia - 69;  Russia - 32;   Germany - 18;

Serbia - 14;  Indonesia - 11;  Nigeria - 7;

Canada - 5;  Poland - 5.

Only the top ten on the list of page-viewers is ever available.

There have been many more, 

but an accurate list needs daily checking and recording.

ST. VALENTINE'S DAY - 2014

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PRESENT ACTIVITIES

On completion of a membership application, and payment of an annual fee of €10, one can avail of a full daily lunch for €7 or take-away for €5. If transport to the centre is a problem, please contact us at the numbers given. You may then also drop in at anytime for a cup of tea and a chat. Mild exercise classes are held each Wednesday from 11.30 am to 12.30 am, with Darren Loftus in charge. Wednesdays, from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm, is music, song and dance time, with a number of local professional and amateurs to entertain you. The nominal charge of €2 for this also covers tea and cake. On alternate Tuesdays we’ll have you feeling great with complementary therapies. A chiropodist attends on alternate Wednesdays. Appointments must be made in advance.

PRESENTATION 4th February, 2014

At a function in Waterford, yesterday February 4th, Dolmen Active Retirement Association kindly presented a cheque to Alice Kiersey, manageress of Portlaw's Dr. Martin Day Centre for the Elderly, consisting of the proceeds of a raffle at the association's annual Christmas  dinner, plus a contribution from the association's own funds. Dolmen ARA, now over twelve years in existence, caters for active retired people in a wide area of east Waterford. In additions to monthly meetings, quite a number of day outings, longer trips, and various other activities are held. One and two-day trips to Dublin theatres, by train,  have been most popular. New members are most welcome. Monthly meetings are held at the 'Holy Cross', first Tuesday of each month, from 10.30 am until 12.30 pm, where visiting speakers talk on varied topics.

Left to right:  Cecily Cunningham - newly-elected Chairperson of Dolmen ARA; Alice Kiersey - Dr. Martin Centre; Aileen Stevenson - outgoing Chairperson of Dolmen ARA; Anne Corcoran - Dr. Martin Centre.

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Welcome to both Alice and Sharon, now assisting with co-authoring this Blog!

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Photos from the 2013 Christmas party will continue to be added to the relevant section
for some time to come.

The Latest News

An outing to the Lady Lane Centre in Waterford city has been arranged for Thursday 13th February. Only a limited number of seats are available. Please contact us to book yours.

The course COLOUR ME BEAUTIFUL is being planned, and will take place shortly over a series of three Tuesday afternoons. Book in advance by phone, or contact manageress, Alice, at the centre (051)387111 or mobile  (087)0570652.