Week ending Friday 24th February 2012
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
An evening of relaxation and fun will take place in Raphoe Family Resource Centre on Thursday 8th March at 8pm to celebrate International Women’s Day. Bring your favourite food to share with friends. All women welcome!!
HEALTHY WALKS
If you’re in or around Raphoe and would like to keep fit, join us on a Healthy Walk every Thursday, meeting at Raphoe Family Resource Centre at 9.30a.m. Everyone Welcome!!
WEEKLY EMPLOYMENT LIST
Raphoe Family Resource Centre receives an updated weekly employment list and if you are interested in receiving this list please contact 074 9145796 or call into the Centre for more details.
RAPHOE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES /
PROGRAMMES
Tuesday: 3rd & 4th Classes from 3.15 – 4.00pm; and for 5th & 6th Classes from 4.00 – 5.00 p.m.
Wednesday: Junior & Senior Infants 2.00 – 3.00pm; 1st & 2nd Classes from 3.15 – 4.45 p.m. Teen Club for 1st – 3rd year, Secondary Students 7.15 – 9.00 p.m.
Thursday: Junior & Senior Infants from 2.00 – 3.00pm; 1st & 2nd Classes from 3.15 – 4.45 p.m. Teen Club for Transition, 4th and 5th years from 7pm – 9pm.
Registration forms are now available at the Family Resource Centre for all the above activities/programmes.
COUNSELLING SERVICES
Raphoe Family Resource Centre offers a free and confidential weekly counselling service to the general public. This person-centred service is for those experiencing Bereavement/Loss, Separation, Abuse, Mental Health Difficulties and issues around sexuality. The service operates on an appointment basis only.
Please contact 086 3601718 after 7.00 p.m.
PILATES
Pilates Class in Raphoe Family Resource Centre, every Monday from 1.00 2.00p.m.
JOAN’S JIVE CLASSES FOR WOMEN & MEN
Jiving with Joan has resumed in Raphoe Family Resource Centre every Tuesday Night from 8.30 p.m. – 10.00 a.m. All Welcome!
STAGE DOOR DRAMA
Drama class every Monday from 5.00 – 6.00p.m. For information please contact Aisling on 0876360059.
LITTLE SMILES WITH BIG DREAMS
Little Smiles with Big Dreams is a friendly baby and toddler group situated in Raphoe Family Resource Centre. We are open every Wednesday morning from
10.30 – 12 noon. Little Smiles with Big Dreams is a group that focus on fun for the kids and the opportunity for parents, grandparents and extended family to have discussions with other adults. It is a great way to introduce your child to a social environment while you can discuss parenting tips with others. There is no charge but your kiddies will enjoy playing with all our lovely toys, having messy play, singing and dancing and a light lunch is provided.
FOX N CREW HIP HOP/STREET DANCE CLASS
Dance Classes in Raphoe Family Resource Centre every Wednesday, 5 – 8 yr olds from 5.00 – 6.00 p.m. and 9 – 15 yr. olds from 6.00 – 7.00 p.m. Fee €6.00 for further information contact: – 0858409804 / 0876142326.
RAPHOE BOXING CLUB
On Friday night last Raphoe’s lightweight kingpin Denis Lafferty was in action in the Milford Inn at a major tournament hosted by the Carrigart Boxing Club and Denis turned in a five star performance only to lose out to Kildare’s Dean Gleeson on a 3-2 majority decision.
A very special thanks goes to Senator Jimmy Harte who has kindly sponsored the local club a new kit of polo shirts.
Matchmaking for the clubs forthcoming tournament in the Cathedral Hall on Friday 23rd March is now at an advanced stage and club coaches Brendan and Danny Ryan and Tommy Stewart hope to have 14 quality bouts on the night when a Raphoe Selection face the North West All-Stars and more details of this tournament will appear in the local press in the coming weeks.
RAPHOE FRIDAY SENIORS CLUB:
Raphoe Friday Seniors Club meets every Friday in the Volt House Hall from 10.30am until 1pm. Come along and enjoy the tea and craic. New members welcome. For further information please call the Volt House on 9173966 or just call in any Friday. You will be very welcome.
SLIMMING WORLD GROUP
Slimming World Group meets in the Volt House Hall the Diamond, Raphoe, Every Thursday at 5.30 p.m. & 7.30pm. Tel. Dervla on 086 1211004.
ST MARY’S GAA
Anyone between the ages of 14 -30 who are interested in Cardiac Screening contact Julia Blake at 0862611290.
BOXERCISE CLASSES
Boxercise Fitness Class at the Cathedral Hall, Raphoe, Thurs Evening 6-7pm. Fantastic all over body workout and very good fun. Female instructor. For information call 0863238437.
RAPHOE BADMINTON CLUB
Raphoe Badminton Club’s Annual Badminton Tournament will be held in the Recreation Hall from Thursday 23rd February – Friday 9th March. Usual events run. Finals will be played on Friday 9th March. For further details contact Joe Magee (074)9145451 (after 7pm), Sammy Magee (074)9145444 or check out the Raphoe Badminton Club page on Facebook.
SENIORS SECURITY AND PERSONAL ALARMS
Sensor Lights, Internal Lights, Seniors Personal Alarms monitored smoke detectors & monitored carbon monoxide detectors for senior citizens.
For further information or an application form for any of the above please contact Martin Laird at the Tidy Towns Office the Volt House Raphoe telephone 9145692.
RAPHOE PEOPLE NEWSLETTER
Community News or Items of Interest for the “Raphoe People” may be emailed to Harriet at volthouse@eircom.net or to Lisa atraphoetidy@eircom.net Thank You.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE 2012
In St. Eunan’s Cathedral Church, Raphoe
On Friday 2nd March 2012 at 7.30pm
Speaker Canon Liz Mc Elhinney
There will be a cup of tea after the service
Everyone Welcome.
Relay For Life REWIND TO THE 80s DISCO NITE
In Friel’s Raphoe, on Saturday 24th March 2012 dancing 9.30-1pm
Music by Strabane Radio DJ Sean MAC (80s Dress optional)
All proceeds in aid of Irish Cancer Society.
Please come along & enjoy a night that promises to take you down memory lane while you boogie the night away to your old time favourites.
Tickets are now on sale at €5.00 each.
Your support will be much appreciated.
SMITH/MCCARRON SCHOOL
Irish dance classes for girls and boys in Cathedral Hall Raphoe each Wednesday evening from 4.00p.m to 5.30p.m.