Social Programme Earrach 2018



Beginner’s Computer Classes: 5 classes at 10am, Ed. Centre commencing Tues. Jan. 16th
(Course Booked by the beginners who took the 1st part of the course in September).

Musical Group: Director: Mary Tansey – Ed. Centre.
Every Thursday from Jan. 18th: Time: 13.15-14.15. New members – male & female are welcome.

Yarn Club: Thursday January 25th (last Thurs. of the month) at 14.15, Ed. Centre.

Lecture: “Dementia/caring for persons with dementia,” Maureen Mannion,Tues. February 27th at 11a.m., Ed. Centre

Book Club: Review: “The Wonder” by Emma Donoughue Tues. February 6th at 12.00.
Conclave” by Robert Harris

Tuam Lunch: Ard Rí House Hotel. 3 course lunch. 15 euro (subsidised)
Date: Friday March 23rd at 13.30

Day Tour: Guided Corrib Cruise to heritage island of Innchagail, Loop Walk on the island followed by 2 Course Lunch. Cost 20euro. Time: 11am
Date: Tues. June12th from Lisloughrey Pier., Cong (pay on the day)

Lake District Adventure with Marathon Travel – September 17th 5days - 4 nights full board 495euro pp sharing (cost depends on 31-40 persons).
Entrance fees extra. Deposit 100 euro by May 1st.
Contact: Padraig Roche 0866805152 or 014755010.
Book under RTA Galway.
European Parliament Visit mid September. Contact Ciarán Bolger 0032474691200 or Colette (Cork Office) 0214896433. Email: euro.awareness@gmail.com
The Branch has visited the Parliament on two occasions.

California and the Golden West: May 1st - 15 days visiting The Grand Canyon, Los Angeles, Bryce Canyon, Yosemite National Park, San Francisco, exploring Native American culture, amazing desert landscapes & lush forests etc. Irish Times, Riviera Travel – 019056300, www.rivieratravel.ie
Note: I can put members willing to share in touch with each other for the above three trips.
Art & Craft Workshop: “Easter Celebrations.” with Mary O Malley, Education Centre at 2.15p.m, Thursday March 22nd.

Transformational Healing Workshop: Education Centre, Tues. March 13th at 11am with Carol Keleher (limited to 15 places.) Financed by the Branch.

Creative Writers’ 5 week course: Wednesday February 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th & 7th March- Ed.Centre at 11.00 with award winning author Geraldine Mills.

Castle Hotel, Parnell Square: Special Rate for RTA members 69euro B.B.