BMB Active confirm new committee
Spring is in the air and new shoots are emerging, including the newly elected committee members of BMB Active: Cyrian Connaughton, chairman, Joe Scally, vice-chairman, Peter Sheridan, treasurer, Theresa Bourke and Elizabeth McKeown, assistant treasurers, Marian Mooney, communications, Mary Frances Cox, BMB Active company member to ARI.
President of Active Retirement Ireland and local branch member, Anne Drury, addressed the AGM, recapping on the struggle of the pandemic restrictions, and summarising the resilience of the group in organising activities.
For example, BMB Active held competitions in writing, art, crafts. The telephone quiz was enjoyable and uplifting, especially to those cocooning at the time. Debbie Murphy was acknowledged for her mobile library to those living alone.
When travel was permitted, BMB Active was quick off the mark, and organised a mini break in Kilkenny, and excursions such as to the theatre to see the Lion King musical.
Dates for your diary
Decoupage, Wednesday, March 9 for 6 weeks, get your creative, recycling skills in action at Multyfarnham Community Centre. Please text ‘decoupage YES’ to 087 1723 256.
Aqua Aerobics
The Bloomfield House Hotel is offering aqua aerobics to BMB Active members on Fridays at 11, €10 a session.
Walking Football
Thursday at 10, is a fun and lively way to improve your fitness and have fun, in Multyfarnham Community Centre. Text ‘football ‘ to 087 1723 256.
Mosaics for a day
How about taking a day out of normal routine and developing your skills doing mosaics for several hours. This is a grant aided craft project. If interested please text ‘mosaics, YES’ to 087 1723 256.
Connaughton’s for sing song and music
On Tuesday March 22, after St Patrick’s Day, the next music session is scheduled for Connaughton’s, Rathowen. Bring along an instrument! All are welcome. Refreshments served.
Travel good for the soul!
The seaside is beckoning… ahhh the smell of the salt air, and the sea breeze on your face and the sunshine on your bones! Join BMB Active for 3 nights at the Armada Hotel in Spanish Point, Co Clare, from Monday June 13. Text ‘ARMADA’ to 087 1723 256 to hold your place.
Austria in October
It’s been a while since many of us were out foreign. Well, that’s about to change. ‘Wouldn’t it be lovely ‘ as the song says, to experience the magnificent scenes of Sound of Music. BMB Active plans to head off for seven nights to the Hotel Bruno in Tyrol, Austria. Text ‘Austria in October ‘ to 087 1723 256. Thanks
Watch this space for more details of coming activities and events. Stay safe and well!