Social Programme Autumn 2023.

Singing Group
When: 1.30 to 2.30pm., Every Thursday, starting on 14th September. (+ tea)
Where: St James’ GAA Clubhouse, Mervue.
New members are welcome, please text 086 3836567 or email rtaigalway@gmail or just turn up at the venue.  This is singing for fun! 

RTAI Autumn Break 
When:  8^th -11^th October 2023. 
Where: Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny.
This event is open to members of all RTAI Branches.  
Rates: Twin/double €315pps.  Triple rooms pro rata.  Please book directly with the Hotel, quoting RTAI Autumn Break. 056 7750200  kilkennyormonde.com. 
Enquiries Marian Ryan 087-6742884  Mary McCarthy 087-2221490

Healthy Heart and Bones Exercise Class (Women and Men) Aideen Coates Farrell a Chartered Physiotherapist. http://www.youtherapies.ie
When: 9.45 – 10.45 am, Mondays September 11th, 18th 25th, October 2nd, 9th.  
Where: Zoom
This class suits all fitness levels because you exercise to the intensity that suits your fitness level and flexibility.  
Prior registration required: questionnaire to be filled by each participant to assess the needs and level of the group.
Cost: €25 (subsidised by the Branch). Places limited. There will be an option to continue classes.

Yoga Classes: with Siobhán Moylan, an experienced yoga teacher. www.flowyoga.ie 
When: 10-11am, Five Thursdays Sept. 21^st, 28^th, October 5^th, 19^th, 26^th 2023.
Where: Zoom or Inperson in Kilcornan studio,
Option to continue classes. Cost: €25 (subsidised by the Branch).  Places limited.

Beginners’ Computer Classes. With Eileen Treacy.
When: 10am to 12 noon. Thursdays Sept 21^st, 28^th October 5^th, 12^th, 19^th.
Where: Galway Education Support Centre.  
Text 086 3836567 or return the form.

Improvers’ Computer Classes. With Eileen Treacy.
When: 10am to 12 noon. Thursdays: October 26^th, Nov 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd, Dec 7^th. 
Where: Galway Education Support Centre.
This class is being offered first to the class who have just completed the course of three sets of Beginners’ Classes. 

Day Trip:
When: Wednesday 13 September 2023.
Where: Clonmacnoise.
Bus to Athlone, Boat to Clonmacnoise, Guided Tour on arrival.  Followed by 2 course lunch in Shannonbridge. Bus home. 
A deposit of €10 will secure your place.  Cost €50 approx., subsidised.   

Lecture: Nutrition for Super Agers.
When: 11am on Wednesday, November 8th.
Where: Venue to be confirmed.
Claire O’Grady, a qualified Nutritional Therapist at  ANU Wellness, Carnmore Cross, will speak to us on nutrition and its impact on ageing well.

Meet for Coffee:
When: 11am on the 3rd Monday of each month, beginning 18 September 2023. 
Where: Poppy Seed Café, Galway Crystal. Parking available. 
Bus Routes 409 from city centre and 404 from Oranmore. 
Coffee morning could be arranged in other locations if there were sufficient demand.

Creative Writers Group: With Geraldine Mills. 
When: 11am to 12.30pm. Thursdays September 21^st, 28^th, October 5^th, 12^th, 19^th.
Where: Galway Education Support Centre.
Booking necessary.
Book Club:
When: 11am on Friday 15th September 2023.
Where: The Poppy Seed Cafe, Galway Crystal, Dublin Road, Galway.
The books for this meeting will be: 
“Red Notice” by Bill Browder;
“There’s something I have to tell you”  by Michelle Mc Donagh;
“Queen of Codes” by Jackie Uí Chionna.
New members are welcome, even if you just need some ideas for reading – members suggest many different books.  Just come along on the day.