Month: August 2017

September Events

It’s that time of year again. The whole nation seems to be preoccupied with Back-to-School, while we relish the freedom ahead! Here is a list of the planned activities for September:

1st. Friday:  Coffee morning at Clayton Silversprings Hotel. 11 a.m. (Please note: €3)

4th. Monday: Choir practice resumes. New members welcome. SMA Hall, Wilton. 11.20 a.m.

4th. Monday: Drama group resumes. SMA Hall, 4 p.m. Volunteers welcome for backstage work to support our upcoming production.  Contact Marian O’Callaghan 0864072037.

5th & 6th. Tuesday – Thursday: Hillwalking in the Burren. (Fully booked).

8th. Friday: Line dancing classes begin. SMA Hall, Wilton. 11 a.m.

9th. Saturday: Annual BBQ. Lee Valley Golf Club. 8 p.m. till late. Ceol & craic!

14th. Thursday: Amblers’ walk. Ballycotton. Time TBC.

28th. Thursday: Photography group meets. SMA, Wilton. 2 p.m.

All events are subject to confirmation by text message.

Call for new Choir Members

Are you recently retired? Retired a while but didn’t get a chance to join our  choir yet? Do you love to sing? Would you like to make some new friends, have fun and exercise those lungs? Well, now is the time to get involved.

Our choir accepts new memebrs in September and January. They practice in the SMA Hall in Wilton on Mondays, from 11.20 to 12.50. The first meeting will be on Monday 4th September 2017.

The choir has a wide repertoire. They sing for us at RTAI gatherings, such as the AGM, summer meeting and Christmas lunch. They also perform at various local events, including charity  concerts. They have performed at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh. Last May they travelled to San Marino for a choral festival!

The choir is a mixed voice choir, and all are welcome. For further information conatct Mary Fitzgerald 0868301195.

“I don’t sing because I’m happy,

I’m happy because I sing.”

William James.