Local Notes: Volunteers needed, creative writing, family resource centre news and more
The Age Well coffee morning will take place in September
The death sadly occurred on Wednesday, July 24, of July Mr. Tony Freeman, Alta, Norway, late of The Square, St. John's Park, formerly of Poleberry and Dunmore East, Waterford. Predeceased by his loving parents Peter and Nancy, sisters Eve Marie and Cora Sue and his brother Paul, he is survived by his loving son Cillian, sisters Kay (Carberry) and Lorraine (Freeman), brother Robin, Cillian's sister Aisling and her children Liam, Euan and Croía, brothers-in-law Michael and Francis, sisters-in-law Maureen and Mary, his aunts Stella and Maura, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. Tony will be sadly missed by all his family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Memorial Mass for Tony was held in The Sacred Heart Church, The Folly, on Saturday, August 24, at 6.30pm. Condolences are extended to Tony's family, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
During a Sacred Heart Church Baptism celebration last week we welcomed Destiny Elizabeth Condron, Hallie May Dunphy and Arlo Tommy Walsh into our Christian Community through. Please keep them, their parents and god-parents in your prayers. For Baptism enquiries or bookings please email: sacredheartparishinfo@gmail.com
The South East Regional Family Support Network's, Bereavement Group provides a safe space for family members who have experienced the death of a loved one because of problem substance use or related issues. The group is facilitated by two trained psychotherapists and will include respite and other opportunities that may be relevant. This is a free service specific to the South East Regional Family Support Network. It takes place on Tuesdays from 10.30am to 12noon in the Millennium Building, Church Road, Lisduggan, Waterford (X91 FN5V). For more information contact Riona (086 6045805), Catherine (083 0162069) or email: info@serfsn.org
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) has a new timetable as of from Monday, August 26, with new services for Galway, Waterford, Wexford, Cobh and Midleton. Extra Belfast services to follow and DART and commuter times to change. For more information look up https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/news/New-Timetable-2024
Chair Yoga Chair Yoga will take place in the Butler Community Centre, Room 5, St. John’s Park, Waterford (X91 FEP4) from Monday, September 23, from 10am to 10.45am. The cost will be €8 so drop in and move with confidence, improve your flexibility, mobility, balance and co-ordination. The classes will be led by an experienced yoga and Pilates teacher. For more information or to book your place contact Grainne on 087 6370502 or email hello@graforfitness.ie or book online at www.graforfitness.ie/class-schedue
A Whist Club meets are Butler Community Centre on Tuesday’s at 7.30pm. They would love to see all their old players attending and new players would also be very welcome. The cost is €5 per person.
An Age Well Coffee Morning will take place in the Tower Hotel, Waterford, on Friday, September 13, at 9.45am to be seated. Please register by Friday, September 6, and for more information or to register email edelfinan@wwetb.ie or telephone on 086 0845354.
Solas Ladies Lunch will take place on Saturday, September 14, in Faithlegg House Hotel. Due to late cancellation, we have limited tickets available for our Ladies lunch event. For more information call 051 304604 or email: events@solascentre.ie
The Solas Cancer Support Centre’s Run and Walk for Life returns to the streets of Waterford City on Sunday, October 13, and Dungarvan’s Greenway on Saturday, October 12. The 10K Run and Walk in Dungarvan will begin at 10am on Saturday, October 12, at Walton Park. The 10k Run and Walk on Sunday 13, in Waterford City, will begin at 10am on the quay. A new 4K family walk has been added to both Waterford and Dungarvan to encourage families to take part in tandem with the 10K routes. The popular virtual option will also be available and workplaces are being encouraged to once again #GoOrangeForSolas. Registration is open online at www.solascentre.ie. The registration fee is €25 per adult and €15 per child. This fee includes a t-shirt and an event medal, kindly sponsored by Eirgen Pharma.
Parents Plus Programme
Sacred Heart Family Resource Centre will be running a free Parents Plus Programme for parents of children aged 0-7 years of age in October. The programme will begin on October 2, and will take place from 10am to 12.30pm, one morning a week. If you would like to reduce your stress as a parent and build your child's confidence, learning and positive behaviour, then why not come along to this programme. To register your place now ring Anne on 051 306728.
Sacred Heart Family Resource Centre Waterford will be running a free support programme for parents of children experiencing anxiety on Friday, September 13. The programme will take one morning a week thereafter, from 9.30am to 11.30am. The programme will be facilitated by a Creative Arts Therapist in a confidential space. For more information or to register for your place please contact Elaine on 051 306728. Participants must be willing to commit to the 10 weeks of the programme.
Sacred Heart Family Resource Centre Waterford would love you to join us for our Creative Writing Programme which will be starting on Thursday, September 12, for 10 weeks. The sessions will take place from 11am to 1pm. The programme is free to attend and is being funded by WWETB Adult & Community Education, facilitated by Derek Flynn. For more information ring Elaine on 051 306728. Places are limited so ring to secure your place.
Volunteers are needed for the Slice of Culture Festival, which is back this year bigger than ever. This fantastic event is a true celebration of the rich diversity and vibrant cultures that make our community unique and will take place on Saturday, September 7, from 11am to 7pm in Wyse Park, Waterford City. It will be a multicultural event and will be aimed at fostering the community spirit that exists locally. Join us in bringing this incredible event to life and gain a rewarding experience while connecting with people from all walks of life. Your support will help us make this a memorable celebration for all. The event is being organised by local migrant individuals and communities of the Waterford New Communities Network and is supported by the Harvest Festival. Mark your calendars and join us for a day of vibrant cultural celebrations. For more information go online to https://buff.ly/3npkK4S https://buff.ly/3SJhHoC
