The wonder of writing A new course entitled ‘The Wonder of Writing’ starts next Thursday, 6th March at Vita House. This enjoyable, relaxing course is a place where you can learn simple ways to tune into the art of writing as a tool for self-discovery or healing or develop this creative art as a wonderful pastime. Recent deaths Sympathy is offered to the bereaved family and friends of the following: Kathleen Beirne, Cloonbrackna Court and Ballymacurley; Nellie McCulloch, Stranraer, Scotland, sister of June Kennedy, Beechgrove; Thomas Brennan, Kilteevan; Joe Finn, who died in England, late of Abbey Street, Roscommon. Pioneers Rosary and heroic offering will be said during exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Friday 7th March from 7.30 to 8 pm. Applications for membership of the Pioneer Association will be taken after Mass in St. Coman’s Club followed by Pioneer Council Meeting. Daffodil Day An appeal is being made to the public for the donation of fresh daffodils which can be delivered to the Daffodil Day depot, Unit 1 Castle View, at the rear of Stone Court, on Thursday 6th March, (10 am – 6 pm). Volunteers are required to sell daffodils and pins on the street on 7th March. A rota is being prepared at present, please contact Anne on (087) 98 64390, Eilish on 66 26616 or Mary on (086) 101 9623 if you can volunteer. Niall Mellon Trust build homes for some of Africa’s poorest. If you are interested, come along to Volunteer Information Event in Gleeson’s Townhouse, Roscommon on Saturday 8th March from 3 – 6 p.m. Refreshments served. Tradespeople eagerly sought for this year include blocklayers, plasterers, carpenters, plumbers, electricians and painters etc. Fairtrade town Roscommon Town has just been awarded Fairtrade status. Thank you to all who helped achieve this landmark. Please continue to purchase fair-trade products to help people of the third world in a practical way. Wedding bells Congratulations to Bruna Cristina de Araujo and Ubiracy Alves Barros who were recently married in the Sacred Heart Church. Special Olymcpics Club Roscommon Special Olympics Bowling Club was launched recently and continues every Thursday at 8 pm at The Bowling Alley, Lanesboro Road. If you know anyone with a learning disability in your community who may be interested in joining Special Olympics Ireland, please encourage them to join. Contact Jacqueline at (086) 1721181 or Annette at (087) 7661920. SPCA thanks Roscommon SPCA this week thanked all those who donated items for the recent car boot sale which was very successful. Items are needed for the sale every two weeks, so please keep the phone number for future use (087) 9092186. Yoga Relax, be healthy. Enjoy Yoga at St. Coman’s Club. New session starts Wednesday 5th March 11 am -12.15 pm. Call Kristy (087) 761 7546. Local youth Do you want to do something for the local youth? If so, there will be a public information meeting on Tuesday 11th March in VEC Office, Lanesboro Street, Roscommon at 8 pm to explain the developments and changes happening in youth work. Further details, contact VEC Youth Office at (090) 66 34189. Tae Kwon Do news Tae kwon do (the Korean art of self defence) continues training. New members are now being enrolled on Monday nights. Adults: 7.30 – 9 pm. Under 12s 6.30 – 7 pm in the Hyde Centre, Roscommon. Also classes in the Kilbride Community Centre, Fourmilehouse on Fridays from 7 – 8 pm. Instructor: Master Jan Bartels 7th Dan black belt. New members always welcome. Gaels registration Roscommon Gaels GAA club is holding a registration night for U14, U16 and minor girls and boys at the Hyde Centre on Saturday 8th March at 7 pm. New members welcome. Parents are urged to come along too. Refreshments will be served. Special guest speaker Fergal O’Donnell. Registration night for younger boys and girls in two weeks’ time. Move MOVE (Men overcoming Violence) are currently running a programme. For further information, contact Cyril at (090) 64 72174 or (086) 1721564.
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