Wednesday, 12 August 2015
Monday, 13 July 2015
Castleisland Day Care Centre Annual Fun Cycle
Castleisland Day Care Centre Annual Fun Cycle – Sunday 6th September 2015
The event will commence at 10.00 a.m. sharp from Castleisland Day Care Centre.
Registration will take place on the morning of the cycle from 9.00 a.m at the Day Centre.
This is a charity cycle with all proceeds going towards Castleisland Day Care Centre which
provides day care services to the elderly.
Sponsorship cards are available from Castleisland Day Care Centre , Murphy’s Sports Shop
Castleisland and from O’ Sullivan’s P.O. Currow. We would encourage you to get a sponsorship
card and help us raise funds for the Day Centre in an effort to maintain Day Care services for the
elderly of Castleisland and the surrounding areas.
Routes: There will be a short route 15km for families and beginner cyclists and a more
challenging route of 80 km for experienced cyclists.
Refreshments will be available at the start and finish of the event in Castleisland Day Care
Centre along with a food/drink stop en-route.
The event will be stewarded by Friends of Castleisland Day Care Centre in conjunction with
Castleisland Day Care Centre would like to thank Currow Cycle Club, the Gardai, and Irish Red
Cross for their help and support.
Tuesday, 14 April 2015
Spring Newsletter
Newsletter
No 14..................................................Spring
2015
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Ponder the story of a little boy on a
beach throwing stranded starfish back into the ocean. “Why do you bother? a man
asked him. “There are hundreds of them, you couldn’t possibly save then all.
“No” the little boy answered, “but I can save this one and it makes a
difference to him.
Environmentalism is an idealogy that
evokes the necessity and responsibility of humans to respect, protect and
preserve the natural world from the effects of humans.
As with the little boy and the
starfish, small changes can make a big difference. By educating ourselves, friends and family
that the physical environment is fragile and indispensible we can begin fixing
the problems that threaten it.
Once we become more environmentally
aware, we can use that knowledge to make some small changes to our own
lifestyle.
Some simple measures to help our
environment
- Start composting and
recycling which will help cut down on our waste production.
- Buy reusable products
such as glass bottles, reusable bags, cups etc. Taking canvas bags to the
supermarket saves tons of plastic.
- Support local
businesses and farmers by buying organic food at farmers markets.
- Instead of driving
everywhere, take the bus, carpool, walk or cycle. This cuts down on
greenhouse gas emissions.
- Consider investing in
clean power (solar or wind) if not in your home maybe for a community
centre. This will reduce our fossil
fuel emissions.
- Unplug electronic
devices when not in use. Although they may be turned off energy is still
being used up.
- Turn off the light
when you leave the room. This not
only saves energy but money! or buy some energy efficient light bulbs.
Environmental Awareness Week
To
mark Environmental Awareness, Castleisland Day Care will have the following
speakers -
Friday
April 10th – @ 12.00 Frank King of Radio Kerry Birdwatch
Wednesday
April 15th – @ 12.00 Frank King of Radio Kerry Birdwatch
Friday
April 17th – @12.00 Micheál O Coilleáin environmental officer Kerry
Co Council
Monday
April 20th – Visit to Kingdom Falconry @ Crag Caves
Tuesday
April 21st – 12.00 Joan
Brosnan Food and our environment
Wednesday
April 22nd – Killarney National Park
Thursday April 23rd - @ 2.00p.m. John
Lenihan Gleannagealty trails
Friday
April 24th – Killarney National Park Education Centre.
Alternative
therapy
Many thanks to all the therapists who
pampered us for a few days last month for Alternative Therapy week with
reflexology, massage, bio-energy and nutritional facts.
Therapists are available by
appointment to attend the centre for a session.
If you wish to avail of any of these
therapists please enquire from a staff member.
Reflexology with Patricia O
Connor Phone 087 6400964 €30 for 45
minutes.
Reflexology with Annette Wedig Phone
087 8275711 €20 for 40 minutes
Head massage with Annette Wedig Phone
087 8275711 €10 for 20 minutes
Bio-energy therapy with Rita D’arcy
Phone 0872807657
Castleisland Day Care Centre would
like to emphasise that alternative therapies do not replace conventional
medicine but that it does in many instances, and as recommended by your G.P.
compliment it.
Bealtaine
With the recent spell of fine weather
we are all looking forward to Summer 2015, and what better way to kick start
the summer than with planning for May and for the Bealtaine festival. Bealtaine is twenty years old / Fiche bliain ag fás so, to mark the occasion
we have a number of projects in train.
As the month of May is traditionally
linked to growth and flowers we have decided to celebrate with flowers and
flower arranging . Thanks to the K.E.T.B. (Kerry Education and Training Board)
we will have floral displays and flower arranging classes towards the middle of
May - dates to be confirmed.
As is usual every year we will also
celebrate with music session, songs and
dance.
Governance/Advocacy
All organisations have a
responsibility to provide and follow a code of good practice when it comes to
how their organisations are run. “Governance” refers to how an organisation is
run, directed and controlled. Good governance means an organisation will design
and put in place policies and procedures that will make sure the organisation
runs effectively.
To date Castleisland Day Care Centre
strives to perform to the highest standards possible. Board of Management of
Castleisland Day Care Centre are seeking
your assistance with any suggestions on improvements which we can make. In
pursuit of this Castleisland Day Care Centre now wishes to set up a committee
consisting of you, the clients. It is hoped that there will be representatives from each group. These representatives will
ideally meet three to four times a year to discuss how the centre is going and
how it is hoped the centre will progress.
Please consider putting your name
forward for this “advocacy” group and if you feel that you would have an
interest in becoming involved please put your name forward to Marcella.
Please be reminded of our comment
boxes which are located in the dining room and at the front entrance. All comments will be treated with the
strictest of confidence.
The suggestion box is there so that you can
feel free to make any comments or suggestions to improve our service.
Staff
Welcome to new C.E. scheme
workers Ann McAuliffe, cleaner and
Noreen O’ Sullivan carer who commenced in the New
Year.
Congratulations to physiotherapist,
Mary Kilkenny on the recent birth of baby son Noah.
Summer
Holidays
Castleisland Day Care Centre will
close last week of July and first week August that is Monday 27th
July to Friday August 7th.
Tuesday, 24 February 2015
Tuesday, 10 February 2015
Christmas Newsletter 2014
Newsletter
No 13...................................................Christmas
2014
Friends,
Here we are at
years end and preparing for Christmas 2014. What a year we have had as the sun
shone on and on. The lovely memory will
take us through whatever winter presents to us in the months ahead.
Our Centre is
always a welcoming place, and despite work pressures, our staff welcome us all
with full hearts. What great people they
are, God bless them.
The Board of Management wish you all a happy and blessed Christmas and a healthy New Year. Thanks for co-operation always and thanks
especially for helping our fund raising.
My New Year wish for you all is that we
will look out for one another and be there for one another.
God Bless you all,
Kindest Regards
Monica Prendiville
Chairperson Board of Management
Christmas Parties
Mon 15th – Music by Stevie Donegan
Tues 16th- Music
by Pat Cassidy
Wed 17th -
Music by Stevie Donegan
Thurs 18th – Music by Stevie Donegan
Fri 19th -
Music by Pat Cassidy
Finances and Fundraising
2014
A huge Thank you to everyone who organised, supported and
participated in fundraising events for the Day Care Centre in 2014. It is indeed very heartening to see this
level of support for the day centre and it is through your support that
services have been maintained over the past number of years.
We would also like to thank the H.S.E. who are our main financial
support. Budget for 2014 remained the
same and we did not get any budgetary cuts from the H.S.E. this year so
hopefully this will be an indication for future years where we can look forward
to more financial security.
Fundraising in 2014
Annual cycle €8,386.93
Ceilí by T.J. Nelligan €790
Church gate
collection
Scartaglen
€265
Castleisland/Cordal
€1540
Brosna/Knocknagoshel €530
Currow/Currans
€545
Once again Thank you to
everyone who supported these fundraisers in any way.
The Gospel Tree
There once was a shining Christmas tree
Standing out where all could see
Its brilliance captured every eye
And seemed to cheer each passer by.
“The lights are so bright”, they would say
And hesitate to walk away.
The tree stood proud ablaze with light
For every light was burning bright
Then one bulb was heard to say
“I’m tired of burning night and day
I think I’ll Just go out and take a rest
For I’m too tired to do my best
Besides I am so very small
I doubt if I’d be missed at all”
Then a child lovingly touched the light,
“Look, mother, this one shines so very bright.
I think of all the lights upon the tree
This one looks the best to me”
“Oh my goodness”, said the light
“I almost dimmed right out of sight.
I thougt perhaps no one would care
If I failed to shine my share”
With that a glorious brilliance came
For every light had felt the same
Our Gospel, like this Christmas tree,
With little lights which are you and me
We each have a space that we must fill
With love, and lessons and good will.
Let’s keep our tree ablaze with light
With testimonies burning bright
For our Gospel is a living tree
That lights the way to eternity.
Staff
Sadly we had to say farewell to David O’
Donoghue who finished his C.E.Scheme in October. Welcome to Ann Walsh in his place.
Congratulations to physiotherapist Mary Kilkenny who is expecting a baby in
2015.
Christmas
closure
Castleisland Day Care Centre will close on Tuesday 23rd
Dec @ 4.00p.m.
Re-opening on Monday 5th January.
Wishing you and all your families a happy and peaceful Christmas.
Tuesday, 26 August 2014
Day Care Cycle
Castleisland Day Care cycle on Sept 7th .
Registration from 9am for two routes 10miles or 50miles.
Helmets compulsory.
Daniel O Donnell visits the Day Care Centre
Castleisland Day Care Centre was
delighted when singer Daniel O’ Donnell paid an unannounced visit to the Day
Centre.
Daniel who is in the area at the
moment will be appearing in the I.N.E.C. in Killarney for five sold out shows
on August 12th, 13th, 15th, 16th
& 17th .
According to Nurse Manager
Marcella Finn, we were all just flabbergasted when Daniel O’ Donnell appeared
at the door and walked into our Day Room.
Daniel who had visited the Day
Centre two years previously in 2012 was familiar with the Day Centre and was
able to make his way in unannounced.
As on the previous occasion both
clients and staff were impressed with his easy manner and friendly
disposition. Daniel took time out for
individual photos with everyone and treated us to a sample of what may be in
store in his concerts when he sang “Forty shades of Green” and “Our house is a
home”.
All at Castleisland Day Care Centre would like
to thank Daniel for taking time out of his busy schedule to visit and added
that Daniel O’ Donnell’ will continue to
be at the top of our playing list at the Day Centre, as is normal anyway
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