Blayney Blades Íontas, Conabury, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan
Tel.: 042 97 53410/53412/53411: Fax 042 97 53433
Tel: -N. I. 0035342 97 53410/53412/53411 www.iontascastleblayney.ie
Email blayneyblades@eircom.net
Programme of Events September - December 2011
Open to Men and Women. Yearly Membership €10:
Monday Night Talks. Members €3 Non Members €5
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SPRING PROGRAMME
MONDAY NIGHT TALKS
Members €3: Non Members €5
Open to Men and Women. Refreshments Served
All Monday night talks commence at 8p.m. Sharp
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16th January MINDING THE EMOTIONAL SELF
Kathleen will explore what this means. She will also look at how we can get the answers we seek by truly listening to our body, and hearing the feelings, the hunches that we tend to ignore. And will also look at stress in everyday living. Kathleen Tuite
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30th January BOWEL HEALING from WITHIN (Back by Popular Demand)
Understanding our Colon (Bowel) and how it works. Bernadine will discuss commonly reported Digestive / Bowel worries - Constipation; Irritable Bowel Syndrome; Diarrhoea; Gas; Bloating; Food Cravings etc. The talk will also include Different Foods; Vitamins; Minerals and Stress and how each of these affect our digestive system. Bernadine Walsh
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13th February SUBSTANCE ABUSE
This evening has been designed for those who are concerned about a family member's use or abuse of alcohol, drugs or gambling. Over the course of the evening we will look at addiction and the effects this has on the family. We will also look at what we can do to help the person in addiction and how we can take care of ourselves and the support that is available to do this. Aine Wilson
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27th February TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH
Myths and Facts about Weight Management and Health
Everyone is aware that the number of overweight and obese Irish children and adults is increasing at an alarming rate. Recent media campaigns like 'Stop the Spread' from Safe food and popular programmes like 'Operation Transformation' raise the thorny issue of overweight/obesity. This talk aims to inform and empower you and your family to make realistic, practical and evidence based changes to your diet and physical activity that will be sustainable. It will also challenge some of your attitudes and behaviours about food as well as dealing with common myths around weight loss. Finally the talk will conclude with the critical tips for successful weight loss maintenance. Whether or not you need to lose weight, this talk will provide useful information and tips. Orla Duffy, Dietician MINDI
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12th March POSSIBLE ROOTS OF DEPRESSION
This talk will explore the possible subtle connections between adult depression and childhood experiences in the hope that this awareness will give all of us more control in our lives.
Margaret McQuaid
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26th March OPEN DISCUSSION on SPIRITUALITY
Religion should be nourishing the spirituality of every human being and an opportunity to share views opinions and experience in a safe environment. Every human being is spiritual weather they know it or not. Debbie Flanagan
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16th April COOKERY DEMONASTRATION
Spring Lamb, Mint Sauce, Chianti Gravy, Vegetable Platter, Silky Choc Ganache. Anna Malone and Mary McElroy
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30th April AGM
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EVENTS
Wednesday 8th February 10 – 2p.m. (Max 24)
TESTING FOR YOU BLOOD GROUP TYPE, Kay Callan, Fee €12
Eating for your Blood Group Type is important. You can avail of the TEST to determine your blood type by appointment only.
Ring: 042 97 53410/ 411/412 from N. I. 0035342 97 53410/ 411/412
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Wednesday 22nd February 9.30 - 4p.m.
SOCIAL MEDIA, Sharon Fox , Fee €25 in conjunction with AONTAS Adult Learning Festival Week
Social Media is here to stay. This one day workshop will enable participants to understand how best to use Social Media to promote and advertise their business in a relatively inexpensive and more accessible way. Limited Places
Early Booking Essential
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Saturday 18th February 10a.m. – 4.30p.m.
BE THE CHANGE, Paula McCarron and Ann Brady, Fee €15 includes Lunch
Where on Earth are we going? And what can we do about it? Two of the questions that are at the heart of this event. “Be the Change that you wish to see in the World” (Mahatma Ghandhi). This seminar takes a fresh look at critical current concerns. It invites us to explore how we can help to bring about an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling, and socially just human presence on the Earth. Through Movement and Dance, Power Point presentations, Reflection and Discussion, we will examine what this vision might mean for us. (Limited to First 30)
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Wednesday 7th March 7.30 - 9.30p.m.
HOW TO MEDITATE, Margaret McQuaid, Fee €5
Meditation can be a liberating spiritual experience open to all. There are thousands of people around the world who meditate every day. This talk will be a mixture of information on meditation and short periods of practice and hopefully will start you on an exciting journey if you are not already on it. We are all beginners.
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Sat. 10th March 10 - 4p.m. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
“WOOD YOU BELIEVE” Father Jim Cogley, Fee €20 includes Lunch
This seminar will explore aspects of personal and ancestral pasts with a view to finding healing and integration. "It is possible to live in the present while still trapped in personal history” (Ram Dass). His particular interest is that of healing, both personal and intergenerational. As an artist with wood he presents his message using symbols.
Separate Brochure to follow.
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Wednesday 21st March 7.30 - 9.30p.m.
EVENING OF FUN FASHION Fee €5
Make Yourself Amazing with Caroline McElroy. Learn the secrets of effortless style with Caroline in a fun and relaxed atmosphere where we will discuss topics such as: - Dressing for Your Shape; Wardrobe Essentials; Colour Awareness; Savvy Shopping; Style Myths and much more. An evening not to be missed!!!
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Saturday 24th March 10 - 4.30p.m.
SPEECH CAMP, Ray Langan, Fee €50 includes Lunch
The Speech Camp One Day Master Class is a high energy interactive seminar that will help you conquer your fear of public speaking. We will cover the 5 key components of public speaking and learn the tricks of the public speaking trade. What Will I Learn? You are going to learn how to plan, compose and deliver a brilliant speech and / or presentation. Speak with confidence and deliver a speech with passion and impact; Conquer your nerves and love being on stage; Control your voice and learn how to use it effectively; Be humorous and make your audience laugh; Win over your audience and have them clinging to your every word; Write an engaging speech.
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Tuesday 27th March 10.45 - 3.30p.m.
LENTEN REFLECTION Fee €15 includes Lunch. Details to follow
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Thursday 19th April 10.30 - 3.30p.m.
THE WOMEN STORIES IN THE GOSPEL THAT MIRROR OUR OWN, Celine McArdle
Fee €15 includes Lunch.
Mary the Mother; Magdalene the Lover; Elizabeth the Elder; Martha the Provider; Anna the Prophetess; The Woman at the Well; The Woman bent Double; The Woman at the Grave. Come and find out who you best identify with and what they all have to say to us as women.
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Thursday 3rd May 10.30 - 3.30p.m.
CHAKRAS, Emer Dolphin, Fee €10
A unique and beautiful system of energy points in our body that are considered key to keeping us balanced, healthy and well. Each Chakra is a centre for a particular aspect of our health and spiritual powers e.g. love, relationship, leadership and truth.
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Courses for 2012
11th January and every Wednesday morning 10.30 - 12 Noon
YOGA with Pauline Rooney €7 Pay as you go.
Benefits: Promotes health and well-being through physical exercise. Learn simple sequences that will restore your body to health happiness and vitality.
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Thursday 19th January - 9th February 2 – 4.15p.m.
HEALTH and WELLBEING including TAI CHI with Paula McCarron and Ann Brady, €7 Pay as you go.
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19th January and every Thursday Night 7.30 - 8.30 p.m.
PILATES with Jeanette Keenan €7 Pay as you go.
Benefits: Helps to strengthen and tone deep abdominal muscles, pelvic floor and lower back muscles. Helps improve posture and flexibility, focuses on making the muscles of the body longer and leaner, suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
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Thursday 2nd February – 23rd February 7.30 – 9.30 p.m.
HOT WAX PAINTING and CRAFT (Encaustic Art) with Niamh O’ Connor, Fee €30 plus €16 for complete pack
The course aim is to deliver an introduction to “Encaustic Art” with an emphasis on card making and the production of small scale art pieces. No prior learning required. This programme is designed and deliverable to participants between the ages of 12 – 90 years of age. And is a fascinating look at what it is to create with wax in a manageable manner i.e.: card making and small art pieces suitable for framing. Parental consent for the youth market and standardised disclaimer for all markets will be sought in writing on registration.
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Friday 3rd February 7.30 - 9.30 p.m. and Saturday 4th February 9.30 – 2.30p.m.
ENNEAGRAM with Margaret O’Rorke, Fee €45
The Enneagram explains personality, by describing 3 character structures, and 9 different ways of seeing reality. Do you ever wonder why other people see things differently, why you get on with some people and not others? Personality, as described by the Enneagram, will give you fascinating insights to help revolutionise relationships at work, at home, and also most importantly, our own self understanding.
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Friday 3rd February - 9th March 10a.m. - 1p.m.
INTERNET, EMAIL, SKYPE, DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Peter Kavanagh Fee €25 supported by the VEC under the BTEI. Gain experience in using the Internet, Email, Skype and Digital Photography.
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Tuesday 14th February - 13th March 10.30a.m.– 12.30p.m.
CREATIVE WRITING with Celine McArdle, Fee €30
Not about Spelling; Not about Grammar; Not about School Stuff. More about Memory; Imagination; Story; Feeling; Conversation; Poetry;. Who knows, maybe you’re a budding chick-lit author waiting to be discovered. Come find out!!
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Thursday 15th, 22nd, 29th March. & 12th, 19th, 26th April 7.30 – 9.30p.m.
(Back by Popular Demand ) INVEST IN YOURSELF with Marie Burke, Fee €50
A 6 week programme of health maintenance and personal development which uses a combination of Bowen Therapy, inspiring music and audio excerpts. A real tonic for both body and mind! Each week participants will receive a full body Bowen Therapy treatment and will get a chance to work on areas of their lives including: Health, Self Esteem, Relationships, Job Success, Wealth and Creativity. The Bowen Therapy is a very gentle hands-on therapy which involves the gentle rolling of muscles at various points on the body. Bowen Therapy can bring about quick and effective relief of pain on all levels of the body.
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Thursday 8th March – 29th March 10.30a.m. – 12.30p.m.
PAMPER & DE-STRESS YOURSELF with Patricia Wrightson, Fee €20
Learn how to use Aromatherapy Oils and do an Indian Head Massage an ideal stress-busting treatment for anyone who is suffering from aching shoulders, a tight neck, tension headache, eye strain.
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Wednesday 21st and 28th March 7.30 – 9.30p.m.
TRAUMA and STRESS with Sally Hughes, Fee €20
Trauma touches everyone's life. Past traumas whether remembered or not have an impact on our present day lives. Exposure to trauma affects the Body, the Mind, the Soul, the Next Generation. It has a central influence on our Thoughts, Feelings, Beliefs and Behaviours. Learn how to take care of yourself in the present, given the understanding you now have of yourself and past influences on your life. Trauma can be transformative. _______________________________________________________
Wednesday 11th April - 2nd May 7.30 – 9.30p.m.
HEALING LIFE’S HURTS with Debbie Flanagan, Fee €35
“Everybody hurts everybody cries… SOMETIME” A short course on how in addressing and
acknowledging of life’s hurts, we can be led to wholeness. The Choice is Yours. _______________________________________________________
Thursday 7th and 14th June 7.30 – 9.30p.m.
MANIFESTING with ANGELS with Geraldine Byrne www.angeltherapiesni.co.uk
Fee €20 - Deposit Essential
What do you want to change or heal in your life? “You were born with wings. Why prefer to crawl through life?’’ (Romi) Is there anything in your life that you’d like to change or heal? If so come along and learn how to consciously manifest with the assistance of your angels. The angels can help us to fulfill our dreams. Limited Places. Booking Essential
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PLEASE NOTE that due to recent changes in Mass Times for Fridays the CANON MORRIS MEMORIAL TRUST COFFEE MORNINGS will now take place on the 1st THURSDAY of Every Month in the Scout Hall. After the 10a.m. Mass. Your continued Support will be greatly appreciated.
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Every Wednesday Morning 10.30 - 12 Noon
KNITTING and CROCHET CLUB Come along and join us in a relaxed social setting. Light refreshments served
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BLAYNEY BLADES INTERNATIONAL
Commencing 14th January 10 - 2p.m.
SATURDAY SCHOOL for NON IRISH CHILDREN. On-going every Saturday
Russian, Lithuanian and Polish Languages. Music; Dance and other Activities. 1 Child €25 per month: 2 Children €40 per month:
3 Children €50 per month.
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Commencing Monday 9th January 7 - 9 p.m.
ENGLISH READING and WRITING CLASS. On-going every Monday Night
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Saturday 23rd June
JONAS DAY
COUNSELLING SERVICE
Financial Assistance & Support Provided
Margaret McQuaid 086 3642 183
Sally Hughes 086 2507 173
Debbie Flanagan 086 8431 605 / 042 97 46792
Kathleen Tuite 086 2408 724
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Wednesday 5th October 8 – 9.30pm
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Wednesday 5th October 8 – 9.30pm
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FITNESS and PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Tue. 13th Sept. - 4th Oct. 8 - 10p.m.
MYERS/BRIGGS €45, Margaret O’Rorke
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Wed. 14th Sept. - 19th Oct. 10.30 - 12 Noon
YOGA €50, Therese Donaghy
Yoga seeks to promote health and well-being through physical exercise. Learn simple sequences that will restore your body to health happiness and vitality.
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Thurs. 15th Sept. - 7.30 - 8.30p.m.
On-going Every Thursday Night
PILATES €5 Pay as you go Jeanette Keenan
Helps to strengthen and tone deep abdominal muscles, pelvic floor and lower back muscles. Helps improve posture and flexibility, focuses on making the muscles of the body longer and leaner, suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
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Wednesday 21st & 28th September 8 - 10p.m.
FORGIVENESS €20, Sally Hughes
Over the two nights we will explore the following questions: -
What is forgiveness? Who is forgiveness for? Why forgive? How do I forgive?
Are there stages in forgiveness?
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Tuesday 11thOct. - 15th Nov. 8 - 10p.m.
INVEST in YOURSELF €50, Marie Burke
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Tues. 20th Sept. - 25th Oct. 8.30 - 10p.m.
DANCE €50, Christine West
Learn to Jive, do the Quick Step, Old Time Waltz, Fox Trot and the Barn Dance.
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PRACTICAL LIFE SKILLS
Thurs. 13th Oct. - 17th Nov. 8 - 10p.m.
SEWING €55, Eithne Murnane Hughes
All aspects of sewing Covered including curtain making, cushion making, alterations and more.
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Wednesday 9th Nov. - 30th Nov. 8 - 10pm
CHRISTMAS BAKING €35, Anna Malone
Christmas Cake including icing and decorating; Pudding; Mince Pies and Yule Log
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EDUCATION and TRAINING
Monday 5th Sept. 7 - 10p.m.
PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS Level 4 FETAC
This module offers the learner the opportunity to develop, practise and gain credit for a range of key generic personal and interpersonal skills which are important in dealing winth many situations in working and social life.
There are 4 UNITS: - Self- Managed Learning: Issue Resolution: Interpersonal Skills: Health, Hyhiene and safety.
Tutor, Nuala McGonigle
Supported by the VEC under the BTEI
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Tuesday 6th Sept. - on-going 6- 10p.m.
LIBERAL ARTS
8 Modules for FETAC Level 5 Full Award. 2 Compulsory Modules i.e.
Personal and Professional Development, Applied Communications.
Essay Structure: How to Research & Reference: Oral Presentation Skills: Writing Styles: 6 Miscellaneous Modules i.e. History (European World)
Ancient Ireland: Vikings: French Revolution: Famous Women: Historiography: Classical Studies - Ancient Greek and Roman Civilizations
Communications Level 5: English Literature: 2 Other Modules Could be Computer based
Tutor, Ollie Hanna Murtagh
Supported by the VEC under the BTEI
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Friday 16th Sept. - 14th Oct. 10 - 1p.m.
INTERNET, E-MAIL, SKYPE and DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY €25, Peter Kavanagh
Learn about the internet, how to send an email, use Skype. Skype is for doing things together, whenever you’re apart. Skype’s text, voice and video make it simple to share experiences with the people that matter to you, wherever they are.
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Monday 19th September
MARIE KEATING MOBILE UNIT
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Saturday 15th October 10 - 5p.m.
ANNUAL SEMINAR “THE GIFT YOU ARE’
with Paula McCarron & Ann Brady
Separate Brochure to follow
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Thursday 3rd November 10.30 3p.m.
GO FOR LIFE Older & Bolder Exercise Day
€10 Includes Lunch. Sheila and Goldina
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ADVENT REFLECTION with RITA McCRYSTAL
SPIRITUAL MEDIUM – Margaret Hurdman
Contact Ian on 042 97534001
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Commencing Saturday 9th September 10 - 2pm.
SATURDAY SCHOOL for NON IRISH CHILDREN
Music; Dance and Other Activities.
€25 per month 1 Child: €40 per month 2 Children: €50 per month 3 children
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Every Thursday Night 7 - 9p.m.
ONGOING ENGLISH READING & WRITING CLASS
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Saturday 29th October 6 to Late
FANCY DRESS HALLOWEEN PARTY for ADULTS
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Saturday 17th December 6 p.m. to Late
CHRISTMAS PARTY for ADULTS
SANTA and the SNOW MAIDEN - arriving for children 12 Noon - 2p.m. €10 includes the Child’s Present.
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Canon Morris Memorial Trust and Blayney Blades
after 10 a.m. Mass, in aid ofThird World Charities.
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