Kenmare Memory Cafe
KENMARE INDOOR BOWLS CLUB
With colder and wetter weather setting in, now would be a good time to come and see what playing bowls entails. It’s a game of skill and accuracy and gentle exercise for the upper and lower body. Members can continue playing bowls long after other forms of games and exercise become too difficult. It’s also a great opportunity to socialise and meet people. A welcome coffee break half way through our morning session helps with this.
The club meets twice a week – Mondays and Thursdays from 10.30 to 1.00 pm at the GAA Hall. All you need is a pair of soft soled house shoes. Bowls and tuition are both available and no previous experience is necessary - just a willingness to give it your best shot. Men and women welcome.
We look forward to welcoming you. For further information contact Vera at 085 1308358.
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Supporting Your Teenager’s Wellbeing and Self-esteem -What a Parent Can Do
Online workshop with John Sharry, Tuesday 22nd October.
Adolescence and the teenage years can be a time of emotional turmoil, brought on by body changes and hormones, increased pressure in school as well as worries about identity, making friends and finding your niche. This comes at a time when teenagers are pulling away from their parents and often struggling to communicate. It is no surprise that many teenagers feel insecure and stressed and are at a higher risk of mental health problems such as low self-esteem depression and anxiety.
This workshop will describe how parents can understand and stay connected with their teenager during this challenging time as well as supporting their confidence, wellbeing and self-esteem.
Date: Tuesday 22nd October 2024
Time: 8pm-9:15 including Q&A
Cost: €20
You can book a place on this workshop on my website here.
Exciting news! Music Generation Kerry’s Band Project is coming to Kenmare in Autumn 2024! There are successful Band Projects in Tralee and Waterville, and Music Generation Kerry now wants to provide children and young people in Kenmare with the opportunity to rehearse, perform and develop their love of music while making new friends with the support of our wonderful Musician Educator Ronan Murphy.
Music Generation is Ireland’s national Performance Music Education Programme funded by the Department of Education and local partners Kerry ETB, Kerry County Council and Munster Technological University.
If your young person is interested in this programme, please sign up using the form below. We look forward to welcoming your child.
Band Project Kenmare Sign Up Form
The KELS.ie website is now LIVE! https://kels.ie/
KELS.ie is a new go-to hub for all things English language learning, offering free classes to everyone eager to improve their skills.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the English Language Support Subgroup members for their outstanding collaboration in bringing this project to fruition: TIRC, KASI, SKDP, NEWKD, Kerry ETB, Kerry Volunteer Centre, Fexco, and KCC and to Kerry ETB for being the lead organisation.