BINGO
Fun Bingo will take place on in the Annamoe Community Centre on Sunday January 8th from 3pm. Family members and friends are more than welcome to attend. €5 per book and great raffle prizes. Come along and enjoy
LUNCH CLUB
A reminder that the Active Retirement Lunch club will take place on Friday 20th January in Byrne and Woods, Roundwood at 1.30.
GET ROUNDWOOD WALKING
Well done to everyone who took part in the Get Ireland Walking programme. Our group are now called the Roundwood Whizzers and will be returning to action every Wednesday from the 11th of January 2017 at 7pm at Aras an Tochar. All welcome to join in any we
RUNNING UNDER THE LIGHTS
If a bit of jogging is one of your New Year’s resolutions then running under the street lights for adults/teenagers provides the perfect opportunity. All fitness levels are welcome as everyone runs at their own pace. Open to booth male & females runners meeting every Thursday night at 7pm from the Coach House car park, Roundwood starting from the 12thof January
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Our next talk will be given by local Roundwood resident and long-term Historical Society member, Peter Farrell. Peter’s talk is titled “Secret Societies – their cause and effect” and will be held in the Parish Hall, Roundwood on Tues, Jan 10th at 8pm. The Talk will include an historical examination of periods and times that were important in history that relate to secret societies. Peter will reflect on interviews and meetings he had with members and former members of secret societies both in Ireland and on a wider global basis. Peter worked and travelled throughout the world for well over twenty years. During this period, he gained a deep insight into the lives of many diverse peoples, whilst at the same time experiencing and recording their different cultures. He has studied world history for many years and has researched and read extensively on this particular subject. Look forward to seeing you there. Admission €3 – payable at the door.
HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE
Home Instead Senior Care – Are actively looking for carers in the Roundwood and surrounding areas to care for people in their own homes. Hours are Flexible, Part-Time, Evening and Weekend Work, Training & Experience preferred but not essential. If you are seeking employment, have a passion for people and would like to care for the elderly in your community. Please give Home Instead a call at 01 2768122
UNWANTED LAPTOPS
CoderDojo Roundwood are looking for any unwanted laptops or flat computer screens for use in our local Dojo. Any laptops donated, no matter what make or age, will be wiped clean of any data thereon and will be reprogrammed to allow children who may not have access to a laptop learn a new skill in this fun environment. Any donations to the Roundwood CoderDojo Group will be greatly appreciated. Many thanks to those who have helped out financially or otherwise since the club took off in February 2016. For further information please see www.coderdojoroundwood.com
MONEYSTOWN DANCE
The Wicklow Man will play in Moneystown Community Centre on Friday, January 13th from 9.30 pm till 12. Teas served, refreshments also available, door prizes. Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing, jive, etc.
ROUNDWOOD DANCE
The next Roundwood Dance will be on Friday 20th January with Music by John Flood. All are welcome.
COMHALTAS IRISH MUSIC CLASSES
Learn traditional Irish music and dance with an award-winning Comhaltas branch (guitar, fiddle, flute, tin whistle and grúpa ceoil). Classes are held at 7 pm on Tuesday nights in St. Laurence O’Toole N.S., Roundwood – the first term is from September to January while the second term is from January to May. Performances, workshops and outings take place throughout the year. For more information phone 086-8269964or email roundwoodcce@gmail.com.
MENS SHED
Roundwood Men’s Shed continues on Tuesdays between 10 and 12 noon at Pat Carr’s place in Knockraheen. The SHED will be closed on Tuesday 3 January 2017. It will open again on Tuesday 10 January at 10 a.m. Sincere thanks to all who have helped to get the SHED up and running. For further information feel free to call 086 8650588.
ANGEL HEALING
Why not take 2 hours out of your week just for you and join us on a Monday evening at 7.30 in the Parish Hall, Roundwood. Here you will be part of a group who know that looking after their well being is so important. You will learn how to meditate and be still. To connect to your Angels and be supported by the wonderful people who have attended this group in Roundwood for 13 years. So if you would like more information you can contact me Mary Stacey on 0879819420 or just come along on the night
MATHS GRINDS
Rebecca Delamere will be teaching group Maths lessons on a weekly basis in the Parish Hall in Roundwood for secondary school students. Class sizes will be very small and there will be classes at different levels. These lessons provide support for students who may be struggling with Maths in school, support for students who are aiming for high grades and also prepare students for their Maths exams. To reserve a space of for further information, please contact Rebecca on 086 0650129 or rebeccadelameremathslessons@outlook.ie.
YOGA
Yoga classes will resume on Thurs. 19th January in Roundwood Parish Centre. Class run from 7.30p.m to 9.00p.m for 10 week Course. Class will include Asana(Physical stretches), Pranayama (Breathing exercises) Relaxation and Meditation. Course of 10 classes costs 100 euro with a minimum of 50 euro due on first night. Contact Anne-Marie on 0868367578 (after 12th Jan.)
MEDJUGORJE
Pilgrimage to Medjugorje on October 11th 2017 for one week Cost €669.00 to include Flights ( Aer Lingus) Insurance Half Board Accommodation in house beside Church. Transfers to and from Medjugorje. €100.00 off price if paid in full by December 9th. For more information /Booking Contact Mary King on 0872185067
45 CARD GAME
A 45 Card Game takes place every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at 8.00pm. Teas served. All are welcome.
PARISH HALL
The Roundwood Hall is always available for all social events, meetings, children’s parties, christenings, workshops, training courses etc. These great facilities are now available. For more information contact us on 087-9627527 , 087-3932730 or theroundwoodparishhall@gmail.com
SET DANCING
Set Dancing continues every Thursday night in Kavanagh’s Lounge from 9pm til 11pm with music this month by the O’Kane family. Come along and join us for a night of good fun, great exercise and a very social night out. Also giving jiving lessons starting on Thurs at 8.30pmbefore our weekly set dancing session. All are welcome to these lessons.Newcomers always welcome and great way to meet some locals. Cost for night of dancing and entertainment is still only €5.
Moonlight Walk
There will be a 10km Moonlight Walk around the Reservoir in Roundwood on Saturday the 11th of February (night of full moon). It is being organised as a joint fundraising event with Wicklow Hospice. Next meeting about the walk will be held on Wednesday, 18th January at 8.00pm in Kavanagh’s Vartry House.