Calendar of events
Calendar of Events
March 10, 2010
Kildare Branch Swimming Lessons
Venue:
Gables Swimming Pool, Newbridge
Time 2pm - 3pm
Swimming Lessons for people with arthritis - Learn how to swim or improve your technique!
Instructor Aine Coogan, Sports Inclusion Disability Officer (087 755 4485)
All Welcome
For further information coantact John 045 431399 or Claire 045 433803
March 11, 2010
Kildare Branch Swimming Lessons
Venue:
Athy Swimming Pool
Time 3pm - 4pm
Swimming Lessons for people with arthritis - Learn how to swim or improve your technique!
Instructor Aine Coogan, Sports Inclusion Disability Officer (087 755 4485)
All Welcome
For further information coantact John 045 431399 or Claire 045 433803
March 18, 2010
Kildare Branch Fibromyalgia Support Group Meeting
Venue:
Ballycaine Church, Naas
8pm
This is an informal chat only support group meeting for those with Fibromyalgia.
Free Admission & All welcome
For further information please contact Claire on 045 433803
March 18, 2010
Kildare Branch Swimming Lessons
Venue:
Athy Swimming Pool
Time 3pm - 4pm
Swimming Lessons for people with arthritis - Learn how to swim or improve your technique!
Instructor Aine Coogan, Sports Inclusion Disability Officer (087 755 4485)
All Welcome
For further information coantact John 045 431399 or Claire 045 433803
March 24, 2010
Kildare Branch Swimming Lessons
Venue:
Gables Swimming Pool, Newbridge
Time 2pm - 3pm
Swimming Lessons for people with arthritis - Learn how to swim or improve your technique!
Instructor Aine Coogan, Sports Inclusion Disability Officer (087 755 4485)
All Welcome
For further information coantact John 045 431399 or Claire 045 433803
March 25, 2010
Laois/Offaly Support Group Meeting
Venue:
Parish Centre, Portlaoise
Support group meeting
8pm
All very welcome
March 25, 2010
Kildare Branch Swimming Lessons
Venue:
Athy Swimming Pool
Time 3pm - 4pm
Swimming Lessons for people with arthritis - Learn how to swim or improve your technique!
Instructor Aine Coogan, Sports Inclusion Disability Officer (087 755 4485)
All Welcome
For further information coantact John 045 431399 or Claire 045 433803
March 29, 2010
Kildare Public information meeting
Venue:
Keadeen Hotel
7.30 Start
Guest Speaker: Fiona Cranwell
Topic: Alexander Technique for People with Arthritis
This presenation will inform you to the benefits of the Alexander Technique. You will be invited to notice how your body moves and how it feels moving in new ways. You will leave with tips and tools to employ in your own life for further self-discovery
Free Admission and all very welcome
For futher information contact
John: 045 431399 or Claire: 045 433803
March 31, 2010
Mayo Information Evening
Venue:
Travellers Friend Hotel, Castlebar
Speaker:
April 4, 2010
Laois/Offaly Arthritis Walking Club
Venue:
The bridge, Clonaslee
Meet at 3pm and go for a gentle walk around beautiful Clonlaslee.
All very welcome
April 6, 2010
Galway monthly support group meeting
Venue:
Arus Naofa, Renmore
7.30
Arthritis Ireland Galway Branch will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday 6 April 2010 at 7.30pm in Arus Naofa, Renmore.
Free and all very welcome
April 14, 2010
Waterford Branch public Information evening
Venue:
Granville Hotel, Waterford
Speaker: Dr Foley-Nolan
Note for your diary
More details to follow
April 29, 2010
Kildare Branch Arthritis Support Group Meeting
Venue:
Lumville House, Curragh, Newbridge
8.oopm sharp
This meeting is a chat only meeting and there will not be a guest speaker in attendance.
Light Refreshments will be served
Free admission & All very welcome
For further information on this event contact: Claire on 045 433803 or John on 045 431399
May 8, 2010
Get Your Joints in Motion Walking Challenge 2010
Venue:
In 2009, Arthritis Ireland held the first annual Get Your Joints in Motion Walking Challenge - a walk for people with arthritis in aid of people with arthritis
This fantastic walking challenge had over 450 people sign up and raise over €40,000 for people with arthritis. So why not consier taking part in 2010? Taking part will not only help you get fit and active but will help make a significant difference to the lives of other people living with arthritis. So join the hundreds of other walkers who will have fun talking part in the Arthritis Ireland Get Your Joints in Motion Sponsored Walk in the Phoenix Park at 11am on Saturday 8th May 2010
What is it?
The Arthritis Ireland Get Your Joints in Motion Walking Challenge is a sponsored charity walk uniquely designed for people with arthritis in aid of people with arthritis. This walk is unique because we understand everyone’s ability varies, so you get to choose a final target of either 2.5km or 5km for the walk in the Phoenix Park. We will give you everything else you need to succeed - all you need to do is ‘Commit to Get Fit’!
'The most dangerous exercise a person can do for their arthritis is no exercise at all’ Prof. Kate Lorig, Founder of Arthritis Self-Management, Stanford University
How do I register?
Contact fundraising@arthritisireland.ie or call 01 6618188 for more information on signing up for 2010.
Once registered, you just follow the really simple 6 step plan.
May 30, 2010
Tractor Run in aid of Arthritis Ireland
Venue:
Peter Ward from the DEE Vintage & Classic Club, Co. Louth will be hosting a tractor run in aid of Arthritis Ireland on Sunday, May 30th 2010.
Details
Date: Sunday, May 30th
Time: 12.00pm
Venue: JCB Depot, Castlebellingham
There will also be a raffle held on the day. Tickets cost €5 each or 3 for €10.
Raffle Prizes
1st Prize - Trip for 2 to the NEC Car show or the country music festival in Birmingham (Sponsored by Kavanagh Travel) plus €500 spending money.
2nd Prize - €300
3rd Prize - €200
For more information or to make a donation, call Peter on 087 2596123.
June 3, 2010
The 5th Annual Arthritis Ireland Golf Classic
Venue:
Castle Golf Club, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.
With surprise sporting celebrity guests!
The Details
Venue: Castle Golf Club, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14
Date: Thursday June 3rd 2010
Format: Fourball, shotgun start golf competition
Time: Arrive for lunch, registration and Golf Clinic with the Pro at 12pm
Cost:
€1000 - team of four including a delicious carvery lunch while you register and the day will be rounded off with a gourmet BBQ served on the balcony to ensure you truly unwind.
€500 - sponsor a hole
For more information on our 2010 Golf Classic or to register your team ....please contact Amy or Nichola on 01 6618188 or email fundraising@arthritisireland.ie
June 6, 2010
Tea Dance in aid of Arthritis Ireland
Venue:
Ard Ri House Hotel, Milltown Road, Tuam, Galway.
Hotel Details: www.ardrihousehotel.ie/
Time: 3pm to 6pm
For further details on this event or to attend, contact Lily Leonard on 085 163 4804.
June 7, 2010
Flora Women's Mini Marathon 2010
Venue:
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Last year saw our biggest team yet with over 130 women stepping out for Arthritis Ireland. This year, our goal is to have over 160 women in Arthritis Ireland t-shirts on Bank Holiday Monday, June 7th 2010 in support of men, women and children affected by this chronic condition.
For race information and preparation click here
How to enter:
Step 1:
Get your entry form in the Evening Herald every Thursday and Saturday from the 3rd March 2010 or online at www.florawomensminimarathon.ie and follow the registration instructions.
Step 2:
Contact Nichola at Arthritis Ireland on (01) 661 8188 or fundraising@arthritisireland.ie to get your sponsorship pack which will include a sponsorship card and t-shirt to wear on the day.Or create your own online fundraising page here
Step 3:
Run, Jog or Walk the Flora Women’s Mini Marathon on Bank Holiday Monday, June 7th raising money to make a significant difference to the lives of people living with arthritis.
Step 4:
Have Fun!!
June 24, 2010
Kildare Branch Arthritis Support Group Meeting
Venue:
Lumville House, Curragh, Newbridge
8.oopm sharp
This meeting is a chat only meeting and there will not be a guest speaker in attendance.
Light Refreshments will be served
Free admission & All very welcome
For further information on this event contact: Claire on 045 433803 or John on 045 431399
September 30, 2010
Kildare Branch Arthritis Support Group Meeting
Venue:
Lumville House, Curragh, Newbridge
8.oopm sharp
This meeting is a chat only meeting and there will not be a guest speaker in attendance.
Light Refreshments will be served
Free admission & All very welcome
For further information on this event contact: Claire on 045 433803 or John on 045 431399
November 25, 2010
Kildare Branch Arthritis Support Group Meeting
Venue:
Lumville House, Curragh, Newbridge
8.oopm sharp
This meeting is a chat only meeting and there will not be a guest speaker in attendance.
Light Refreshments will be served
Free admission & All very welcome
For further information on this event contact: Claire on 045 433803 or John on 045 431399