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BUNBROSNA MULTYFARNHAM BALLINAFID FOCUS ON LOCAL ARAs
Bunbrosna Multyfarnham Ballinafid Active Retirement
Our first activity took place in April 2008, just as the Celtic Tiger was in the throes of death, and over
the last six and a half years this association has been a hive of activity for the three hundred members
who pass through the hall in Ballinafid, many who retired prematurely, became unemployed
unexpectedly, who became a widow/widower, an empty-nester or who just had time on their hands.
This is a remarkable feat as the association This spring a large number
and its work is entirely voluntary, apolitical attended The National
nondenominational and multicultural. Our members Bowling competitions and WAEcSFtMTiovMueenmERdAbeeteTdirr:Hse2:m01B01eM8n0tB
and friends come from the environs of Multyfarnham combined it with a three day
and Mullingar. stay in Killarney and recently
We offer a wide programme of events which can be spent a very enjoyable few
broadly categorised as social, physical, artistic , all days in The Four Seasons
aimed to develop each person in a holistic healthy Hotel in Carlingford and in
manner. Our social calendar is always full with a The Glasshouse Hotel, Sligo.
number of outings to shows in Dublin or the Arts These short breaks continue to be a big hit and
Centre in Mullingar. Members really enjoyed the are tremendous value. We always have a Christmas
production of Warhorse and Swan Lake (Dublin) Lunch/Dinner and on occasion attend the Midlands
and Les Misérables (Mullingar) recently. We had our Region Christmas Party.
own lunch time theatre in Tormeys, Bunbrosna when
Sheila Flitton performed her self-written drama HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Beezie. There is a very strong emphasis on maintaining good
A large group travel to the Bloom flower Show on physical health and The Go For Life programme on
an annual basis and on one occasion our resident Tuesday mornings is always hugely popular and very
choir, The Community Singers, performed there. The well attended. Members have been trained to become
Community Singers attracts many members and there a Physical Activity Leader (PAL) and provide a varied
is a great talent bank of musicians and singers of all programme to maintain joint mobility, good balance
age groups. The Community Singers have performed and coordination and mental acuity. This is achieved
at the Bloom Festival, in Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin by various exercise routines, walking and dancing.
and at Kilbeggan Races. The game of Pickle Ball, a recent import from the USA
was piloted by BMBARA members and is played on a
weekly basis in the Community Centre on Monday and
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Bunbrosna Multyfarnham Ballinafid Active Retirement
Our first activity took place in April 2008, just as the Celtic Tiger was in the throes of death, and over
the last six and a half years this association has been a hive of activity for the three hundred members
who pass through the hall in Ballinafid, many who retired prematurely, became unemployed
unexpectedly, who became a widow/widower, an empty-nester or who just had time on their hands.
This is a remarkable feat as the association This spring a large number
and its work is entirely voluntary, apolitical attended The National
nondenominational and multicultural. Our members Bowling competitions and WAEcSFtMTiovMueenmERdAbeeteTdirr:Hse2:m01B01eM8n0tB
and friends come from the environs of Multyfarnham combined it with a three day
and Mullingar. stay in Killarney and recently
We offer a wide programme of events which can be spent a very enjoyable few
broadly categorised as social, physical, artistic , all days in The Four Seasons
aimed to develop each person in a holistic healthy Hotel in Carlingford and in
manner. Our social calendar is always full with a The Glasshouse Hotel, Sligo.
number of outings to shows in Dublin or the Arts These short breaks continue to be a big hit and
Centre in Mullingar. Members really enjoyed the are tremendous value. We always have a Christmas
production of Warhorse and Swan Lake (Dublin) Lunch/Dinner and on occasion attend the Midlands
and Les Misérables (Mullingar) recently. We had our Region Christmas Party.
own lunch time theatre in Tormeys, Bunbrosna when
Sheila Flitton performed her self-written drama HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Beezie. There is a very strong emphasis on maintaining good
A large group travel to the Bloom flower Show on physical health and The Go For Life programme on
an annual basis and on one occasion our resident Tuesday mornings is always hugely popular and very
choir, The Community Singers, performed there. The well attended. Members have been trained to become
Community Singers attracts many members and there a Physical Activity Leader (PAL) and provide a varied
is a great talent bank of musicians and singers of all programme to maintain joint mobility, good balance
age groups. The Community Singers have performed and coordination and mental acuity. This is achieved
at the Bloom Festival, in Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin by various exercise routines, walking and dancing.
and at Kilbeggan Races. The game of Pickle Ball, a recent import from the USA
was piloted by BMBARA members and is played on a
weekly basis in the Community Centre on Monday and
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