BMB Active host successful Valentine Pickleball Tournament
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Competitors travelled from all over Ireland to participate in what a sold out Valentine Pickleball Tournament at Multyfarnham Community Centre; here with Irish pickleball ambassador Cassandra Mooney are Colin Sheridan and runners-up Italia Rodriquez and Howard Costello.Image 2 of 9
Multyfarnham Pickleball Club Irish pickleball ambassador Cassandra Mooney and Colin Sheridan hosted the Valentine Pickleball Tournament in Multyfarnham Community Centre.Image 3 of 9
Delighted after winning, and here with her infant daughter, Isabelle Fitzpatrick, and Maeve McConnell in Multyfarnham Community Centre at the presentation of prizes from the Valentine Pickleball Tournament.Image 4 of 9
Multyfarnham Pickleball Club organised a successful Valentine Pickleball Tournament in Multyfarnham Community Centre on Saturday; here at the registration desk are Colin and Sean Sheridan, with Irish Pickleball Ambassador Cassandra Mooney.Image 5 of 9
Mary Gaye, Patricia Leogue and Mary and Jimmy Curran, heading for the matinee of Blood Brothers in the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin, with BMB Active.Image 6 of 9
Tina Masterson, Vicki Rosewarne, and Fran Caplin at the Dublin Docklands prior to joining BMB Active members in the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre for Blood Brothers.Image 7 of 9
Prior to attending the enthralling matinee of Blood Brothers in the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin, BMB Active members enjoyed lunch out and a stroll along Charlotte Quay, Anna May Lambden, Marian Mooney, Patricia Corcoran, Bridie Hoye, Bernadette Chambers, Mary McCauley, Yvonne Kearney, Carmel Cahill, Mary A Daly, and Michael Corcoran.Image 8 of 9
On Wednesday, February 8, an almost full coach carrying BMB Active members and friends descended on the Grand Canal Docklands between Charlotte Quay and the River Liffey in Dublin to experience the Willie Russell musical, Blood Brothers in the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. The matinee show was at a perfect time and the audience were spellbound by the performers, especially Rebecca Storm. Mary Savage, Mary B Daly, Sheila Scally, and Rose and Tom O’Reilly outside the theatre.Image 9 of 9
Anne Naughton and Sheila Scally up during the intermission of Blood Brothers in the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.This week is busy for BMB Active members and friends.
As well as the scheduled classes and events, such as cards in Connaughton’s, Rathowen, on Monday evenings, there is Go For Life at noon on Tuesdays; crafts and doll making with Sophie at 10.30am on Tuesdays; acrylics at 9.30am and Watercolours at noon with Mary Weir, and oil painting with Caithriona Devine at 10am on Thursdays; yoga with Vickie on Fridays, floor yoga 11am seated yoga at noon. Pickleball on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday at 10.30am, and Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm. All activities in Multyfarnham Community Centre. Text BMB Active on 087 1723 256 with your name and the activities you would like to participate in. Remember, newcomers and lapsed members always welcome and all skill levels are catered for.
Some folks are struggling to re engage after the pandemic restrictions. Some have become a little more frail. Loneliness is a formula for a downward cycle of depression. If you know anyone who needs a nudge to participate, please encourage them to join us – as the song says, we are better together.
BMB Active AGM
On Thursday February 16, at 12.30pm in Multyfarnham Community Centre. It is an opportunity to have a say on ideas for day trips, or mini breaks, classes or activities that you would like to see organised by BMB Active. Perhaps you would like to join the committee or to propose someone who you know.
Solicitor
On Tuesday March 7, Eoin Clarke, solicitor, will address BMB Active at 10am on topics of interest to participants, including making a will, transferring property, and other legal matters people have questions about. If you have any specific suggestions, let us know in advance so they can be included. Text 087 1723 256.
Pickleball
Congratulations To Multyfarnham Pickleball Club for organising a successful Valentine Pickleball Tournament on Saturday. Everyone had a great time. Special thanks to BMB Active a members who assisted in catering, Pauline Tormey, Marian Mooney and Bridie Hoye.