The Heath Golf Club are hosting an open golf competition on Thursday
Our next Social Club is Thursday 12th September from 2pm to 4pm at Abbeyleix Hospital, Ballinakill Road, Abbeyleix for people with Dementia and their carers. This is a very relaxed informal event where activities, fun and chat can be shared over a cup of tea. If you are in the area please join us. All are most welcome.
Raheen Vintage Club will host a Vintage Road Run on Sunday 15th September. The run will commence from Colt GAA pitch, Raheen Co. Laois. Registration will start from 11am and we will depart at 12.30pm sharp. Vintage Cars, Vintage and Modern Tractors, Motorbikes and Lorries welcome. Registration Fee of €20 per vehicle and we will have donation buckets out on the day. We will also have a raffle on the day to raise more funds. A little background to the club: Established in 2009 celebrating their tenth anniversary this year. The Chairman is Chris Goode, Secretary is Eddie Moffitt and Treasurer Seamus Cranny. Each year they hold several events such as vintage runs, ploughing day or a Vintage Show for different charities with this run in aid of the Laois Alzheimer’s Society.
Our next Support Group is on Wednesday 18th September from 7.30pm to 9pm in the Resource Centre, Portlaoise. The support groups provide an opportunity to meet others in a similar situation, to access information and practical advice in supportive environment. Free to all family members affected by dementia and memory issues.
Our next Social Club is on Thursday 26th September in Droimnín Nursing Home, Brockley Park, Droimnín from 2pm to 4pm for people with Dementia and their carers. This is a very relaxed informal event where activities, fun and chat can be shared over a cup of tea. If you are in the area please join us.
For more information on dementia contact Ann Munnelly on (057) 8663398 or (086) 8372168 Homecare Co-ordinator, 47 Main Street, Portlaoise R32 VRX8 or to laois.branch@alzheimer.ie by email.