BMB Active members enjoy wonder of working willow
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Marie Frazier, Cassandra and Padraig Mooney, Eddie Newman, Mary Luddock, Tom Connell, and Willow Woman Helena Golden, with (front) Bernie Fay, Teresa Bourke and Kathy O’Grady Reilly, displaying their hand crafted willow art in Multyfarnham on Friday.Image 2 of 6
Finbar Conway and Mary J McCormack have a chat in Multyfarnham Community Centre on Thursday for national Alzheimer’s Awareness Day.Image 3 of 6
Joanne Bennett and Cassandra Mooney contributed to the tea party by supporting individuals from the Alzheimer’s Society Day Service, Multyfarnham to attend BMB Active social event on Thursday.Image 4 of 6
Padraig Mooney working with Helena Golden, the Willow Woman from Leitrim, during her workshop in Multyfarnham Community Centre with BMB Active.Image 5 of 6
Bernie Fay working on her sweet-pea climbing frame in Multyfarnham Community Centre at the Willow Woman’s Workshop with BMB Active.Image 6 of 6
Mary Luddock demonstrates her weaving skills in Multyfarnham Community Centre with BMB Active during the Willow Woman’s Basket making workshop on Friday.Alzheimer Tea Day
On Thursday, May 1, a well attended Alzheimer Tea Day social took place at Multyfarnham Community Centre. Funds were raised by the sale of cakes donated by BMB Active members and friends, raffle prizes, and donations.
It was wonderful to see two large tables occupied by support workers and attendees of the local Day Service in the Friary. The Multyfarnham Men’s Shed provided background music as people chatted and socialised. BMB Active chairman Joe Scally thank everyone who supported the event.
On Friday, BMB Active welcomed Helena Golden, Willow Woman from Leitrim, to Multyfarnham Community Centre, to give a workshop on the craft of weaving with willow.
As it happened, RTÉ Radio were discussing Leitrim attractions on the Oliver Callan Show that morning as people were preparing to attend, and Helena was driving to give this workshop. Apparently, more Irish people have visited Asia than have been to Leitrim. Helena is contributing to changing that and is highly recommended for workshops in your area.
Dates for your diary
Thursday May 15, 10.30, in Multyfarnham Community Centre, BMB Active have asked representative from garda and a spokesperson from AIB bank to address them on ‘staying safe with money matters and online’, an important issue of particular concern to people as they age. Perhaps you have a particular experience or question that you would like to share. Please feel free to come along, and bring a friend. If you’re interested in attending please text 0871723256 to let us know. Thank you.
BMB Active is going to Bloom on the first day, Thursday May 29. This is the 19th year of the event in the Phoenix’ Park. Please text your interest to 0871723256 asap.
Classes
Classes hosted by BMB Active continue as usual, so, don’t miss Go For Life on Tuesday, at midday, or pickleball on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10.30am, and Saturday from 11am, or Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm.