The Ballinafid Multyfarnham Bunbrosna Active art group (tutor Mary Weir) presented Marian Mooney with a painting of San Marcus Tower inspired by the BMB Active excursion to Lake Garda; Rose Daly, Tina Masterson, Marian Mooney, Margaret Boyle, Violet Medforth, Mary Weir, Breda Cullen and Bernie Fay.

Ballinafid Multyfarnham Bunbrosna Active notes

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GOAL Mile

Christmas Day GOAL Mile, 11am-1pm, Gaine Park, Multyfarnham; walk, run or cycle.

Christmas raffle winners

BMB Active Christmas draw, O’Reilly’s MACE, Ballinalack: winners, Shane Kiernan/ Bernadette Sweeney, Cathal Daly/ Catherine Glennon, Joe and Sheila Scally, Marie Mooney, Ann Murtagh, Bernadette Nally, May McCourt, Theresa Bourke, Fiona Bardon, Edna Craig, Phil Griffin, Jacinta and Eddie Newman, Theresa Bourke, Theresa Hynes Eileen Moreton, Patrick Mooney, Ann Donohoe, and Mary B Daly. Thanks to all who bought tickets and congratulations to the winners.

Condolences

It is a great sadness to BMB Active members when a friend and member passes on. Many will fondly recall the kind and gentle Maureen Goldsberry of Valley Cottages, Mullingar, who died December 10. Condolences to her beloved sisters Rosaleen and Theresa. May she rest in peace.

Tom Connell is a popular pickleball enthusiast who takes part in many BMB Active events. Sadly, his brother, Anthony (Tony) Connell, Kilpatrick, Rathconrath has died. Condolences from BMB Active to Tom and Jackie Connell, and to Tony Connell’s wife, Bernadette, daughter Niamh and Kiernan and Tony’s beloved grandchildren, and brother Joe and sister Teresa. May he Rest in Peace.

Activities

BMB Active press the pause button and wind down now to allow members and friends to enjoy a peaceful Christmas break. Remember, all BMB Active activities, classes and events are open to everyone who would like to participate. Multyfarnham Community Centre is the usual venue. If you have ideas, please let us know; 0871723256 - text to book in or make suggestions.

Brigid Doherty at the BMB Active Christmas raffle draw in O’Reilly’s MACE, Ballinalack on Thursday.
Jim Bourke and Marian Mooney at the BMB Active Christmas raffle draw in O’Reilly’s MACE in Ballinalack on Thursday.
Marian Mooney cuts a slice of apple tart for Mary J McCormack in O’Reilly’s MACE in Ballinalack at the BMB Active Christmas raffle draw.
Peter Sheridan and Teresa Bourke exchange Christmas greetings in O’Reilly’s MACE at the BMB Active Christmas raffle draw.
In Wilson’s Hospital School on Friday, TY student Cloddagh met BMB Active member Violet Medforth as part of an information technology skills exchange.
Niamh, TY student at Wilson’s Hospital School, guides BMB Active member Catherine Leavey in the benefits of keeping up to date with technology.
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