BMB Active artists expressed their creativity in the acrylics class at Multyfarnham Community Centre on St Brigid’s Day – Rose Daly, Liz McKeon, Violet Medford, Nora Quigley, Margaret Boyle, Ann Lawlor, Tina Masterson, Mary Weir,(group teacher and mentor), Bernie Fay, Breda Coleman, Bridie Hoey, Catherine Leavy, and Mary A Daly; seated, Marie Frazier.

BMB Active - club notes

Published: Wed 8 Feb 2023, 3:46 PM

Activities are resuming

GO For Life, Tuesdays at noon in Multyfarnham Community Centre - a gentle, fun way to improve fitness and wellbeing. Newcomers welcome.

Acrylics at 9.30am and watercolours at noon on Wednesdays, with Mary Weir, in Multyfarnham Community Centre.

BMB Active members and friends are travelling to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatres on Wednesday, February 8, for Blood Brothers the musical, so there are no art classes that day.

Oil Painting, Thursdays 10am with Caithriona Devine.

Yoga, Fridays, 11am for floor yoga, noon for seated yoga.

Cards

At Connaughton’s in Rathowen, Monday evenings.

St Valentine’s Day

BMB Active lunch February 14 in the Greville Arms Hotel at 2pm. Join BMB Active for a date with friends to spread the love on Valentine’s Day. All are welcome to join in the fun.

BMB Active AGM

The AGM of BMB Active is on Thursday February 16 at 12.30pm in Multyfarnham Community Centre. Come along and bring a friend. This is an opportunity to meet people, and put forward suggestions for activities and events. Maybe you could join the committee and have the satisfaction of helping others enjoy life enhancing experiences. All are welcome.

Crafts and doll making

With Sophie in Multyfarnham Community Centre starts Tuesday February 28 at 10.30am for six weeks. This is your chance to learn a new craft and create a family heirloom.

Retired nurses

Longford Westmeath Retired Nurses group host a mini break on Tuesday February 21, two nights in the Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell, County Cavan. There are a few places left. The cost is €285, including coach, bed, breakfast, evening meal, and day tours.

Pickleball

Pickleball, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 10.30am and Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm. Pickleball is a wonderful activity, started in Multyfarnham by BMB Active 10 years ago. It is designed as an activity for all levels of fitness and skill. As well as engaging one physically, it also keeps your mind engaged, is social, fun and uplifting. For BMB Active members and friends it is not necessarily competitive. The Multyfarnham Community Centre can accommodate four pickleball courts, so 16 people can play doubles at the same time. Beginners and those who have plateaued in their skill level can enjoy the game on separate courts to have a more energetic experience. If you’re interested in joining in, text Pickleball to 087 1723 256.

Getting involved

If you’re interested in joining in any of the above activities, text the activity/event with your name to 087 1723 256.

Condolences

To the Doyle family on the passing of Colette Keane Doyle, Leney, Ballinalack. BMB Active extend condolences to her husband Tommy, sons Darren and Thomas, and sisters Liz, Chrissy, Caroline, Veronica, and Anne, brothers Mick and Oliver and her extended family and friends. May she rest in peace.