Personal alarms talk receives positive response from ARA members
Pictured L-R: Tom Murphy(Chairman) Mary Walsh, Cllr Liam Brazil, Mary Daye-Guiry, and Mary Power at the gathering of Tay and Mahon Valley ARA.
Members of one of the most vibrant active retirement groups in County Waterford were treated to a very informative talk recently, courtesy of a member of Waterford City & County Council.
Councillor Liam Brazil visited members of the Tay & Mahon Valley Active Retirement Association at their gathering on March 23.
According to a spokesperson for the group, Cllr Brazil gave "a very informative talk" on personal alarms.
He also presented information on a funding scheme for those age 66 years and older to make necessary improvements to their homes such as replacing doors or windows and getting roof repairs or upgrades carried out.
The group members expressed gratitude to Cllr Brazil for taking the time out to visit them and share the information.
One of the group members, Tom Hickey, shared a personal memory of growing up in the area.
Referencing the 1940s, he said: "I was an alter boy who served mass in Faha Church. On Easter Sunday after mass I went home with my family members in pony and trap, a large pot of eggs was boiled and we had a competition to see who would eat the most eggs."
"The hens were into there laying season, home-made brown bread was toasted at the fireplace and lumps of butter were melted on the same," he said.
"A feast suitable for a King," he added.
Tom also commented that with the weather improving the energy from the sun will hopefully lead to people feeling more energetic in the months ahead.
"Irish scientists tell us people who consumed about three servings a day of flavonoid-rich berries were consistently happier and more optimistic than those with low intakes," he said.
The next meeting of the Tay & Mahon Valley Active Retirement Association will take place on Monday, April 13. It will take place in Barron Hall from 2pm to 4pm.
New members are always welcome to join the group and in the meantime the advice is to "keep warm and dry, stay safe and keep in touch".
For more information contact Eileen 087 9365035 or Tom 087 9386209.
