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Bowling
When winter comes around, bowls like many outdoor games, become less easy to play. So indoor variations of the game have come into existence.
Indoor bowls is simply the indoor incarnation of Lawn Bowls, played on green strips of simulated grass which are a similar length to Lawn Bowls rinks.
The Parish has a vibrant Indoor Bowling Club (St. Mary's) which meets in St Mary's Hall, Newcastle on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 7.15 pm
For further information please contact: Patrick Corrigan on 028 437 23052
Bridge
The form of bridge played today is called 'contract bridge' and was invented in 1925. It is the most popular card game in the world with over 100 countries as members of the World Bridge Federation.The estimated number of bridge players exceeds 60 million. Bridge is played by four players and is a partnership game with one partnership opposing the other.
The Parish Centre Bridge Club meets in the Parish Centre on Monday evenings. There are usually 16 to 24 players each week. The Club is mainly aimed at the less experienced players but everyone is welcome. Play starts at 7.00 pm and ends around 9.30 pm.
For further information about Bridge please telephone 028 437 24132
Whist
Whist is a four-person, partner based card game that held much popularity in the 18th and 19th century. The game dominated Europe and parts of America during especially the 19th century, and you'll note the many literary references to the game in a variety of books of the time. Its almost impossible to get through a Jane Austen book without reading of whist parties.
There is a Whist Drive in the Parish Centre every Thursday evening at 8:00 pm.
Proceeds in aid of Apostolic Work and the St Vincent DePaul Society.
Everyone welcome.
Wednesday Club
Is a group of senior citizens who aim to improve their quality of life by:
The club is a registered charity with a constitution and a committee of elected members.
The Wednesday Club meets at 2:15pm each Wednesday in the Parish Centre.
For further information please contact Maureen Gribben or any member
Bingo
Bingo is a simple, fun game which has been around for many years, being played at home, in Church Halls, Clubs, Holiday Centres, Cruise Liners and anywhere where leisure activities exist. It's a game enjoyed by young and old and all sections of society.
Numbers are selected by Random Number Generators (RNG's) these days rather than the old bingo ball machines of yesteryear, but this takes nothing away from the raw thrill of playing and winning.
Bingo is played every Tuesday evening at 8:30 pm
in St. Mary's Hall Newcastle.
Bingo needs at least 40 players to be viable. Please come along and support bingo in your parish.
Painting for Pleasure
Painting for Pleasure which is exactly as described, painting for your own satisfaction, helping to develop your own knowledge and their painting in your own style.
Painting for Pleasure classes are for parishioners of all levels of ability and experience. Classes cover watercolour techniques, pastels, oils, acrylics, drawing techniques from a variety of subjects (still life, portrait, landscape etc.).
The Painting for Pleasure Group encourages a relaxed, therapeutic approach where our members can express their own individuality and invesitage new mediums as well as accessing fine art.
Occassionally a tutor will attend a workshop but there are also demonstrations and workshops by some of our more talented members.
Classes run on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday each week between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm in the Parish Centre and are for all ages.
There is an annual display of work in the Newcastle library and trips to galleries run several times a year .
Chair Aerobic for Men and Women
Chair aerobic exercises usually consist of the rhythmic movements of arms and feet, performed by sitting in a chair in an erect position. It is ideal to perform the exercise for 20-30 minutes, on a regular basis.
Chair aerobics helps you perform your daily chores energetically, because it helps build the functional capacity of your body.
Moreover, they are very low intensity workouts, which make them easy to perform anytime you want, during the day.
All you need is a comfortable chair and a peaceful atmosphere, to do the exercise.
Chair aerobic classes are held on each Monday between 10:30 am and 11:30 am in the Parish Centre
Citizens online
The Internet is an interactive network that allows people to receive and send information. These capabilities have resulted in a range of applications, and you will want to share these as you build awareness of the Internet with others.
Communication
E-mail, or electronic mail, is the most common use of the Internet. You can save on long-distance phone and fax charges and not worry about the time differences and busy schedules that sometimes hinder communicating with others.
Research
Various tools are available to help people do research on the Internet. The amount of such information is astounding. To sort through it all and select what is potentially most relevant, powerful "search engines" have been developed that automatically search millions of Web sites when a person types in a keyword or phrase.
Commerce
More and more businesses and organizations are selling products and conducting other transactions over the Internet. They can post photos or drawings of their products, answer questions, and take orders when a customer supplies his or her credit card information.
Internet awareness classes are arranged when a tutor is available
English Language Classes for Non Nationals
Like many other parts of Ireland, Newcastle and the surrounding area has seen a influx of eastern Europeans who in some instances have a limited knowledge of the Englsh language.
The Parish runs English classes for Non Nationals. Our English language courses are manned by volunteers from the Parish and have been purposely designed to help non nationals gain both the fundamental skills of the English language and the confidence to actually use it.
Our volunteers not only teach the language, but also inspire and motivate.
Non-nationals are welcomed to English classes on a Wednesday evening between 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm
Classes may be arranged at other times if requested.
Monday afternoon Tea Dance
Come for good craic and great exercise and waltz, tango, cha-cha-cha and quickstep to the strains of Tommy Fitzs famous music.
The tea dances continue to celebrate the days when "real dancing" took place in dance halls like Currans Hall.
Everyone from 9 to 90 is welcome on Monday afternoons from 2:00 pm till 4:00 pm in St Mary's Hall, Main Street, Newcastle.
Admission £1.50 which includes an enjoyable cup of tea.
Chit Chat Club
The Chit Chat Club was established in 2006 to give senior citizens an opportunity to meet and chat informally.
The gatherings take place on the first Monday of each month in the Parish Centre.
Occasionally advice on well-being and general matters of health is given by an invited speaker.
Feedback from members suggests that they find the club most relaxing and enjoyable.
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