We are looking to see if anyone is interested in taking part in a free computer course. Would you be interested in learning how to carry out online banking, booking flights and hotels, paying your motor tax online or setting up an email or would you like to learn how to use Word and Excel or even take part in an advanced computer course. You can pm us or give us a call on 057 8686145.
From Laois Libraries Facebook page
Abbeyleix Library is looking for people who would like to learn or improve at the game of Bridge. If you would like to join this new group and play Bridge in a warm & friendly atmosphere please call in or contact us at 0578730020/ abbeyleixlibrary@laoiscoco.ie
From Healthy Ireland Facebook page
Thinking about starting a new exercise to be more active but not sure where to begin? Check out the HSE Ireland Health & Wellbeing series of exercise videos ranging from yoga or pilates, to strength and conditioning exercises that you can try out at home. Go to bit.ly/3TByRCs.
Government Public Consultation on Digital Services
Minister McGrath and Minister of State Smyth are inviting members of the public to share their views and help shape the future direction for digital public services. The Ministers are keen to drive up participation levels and to get the views of as wide a range of people as possible. The QR code below will allow you to easily access the survey by pointing the camera of their smart phones at the QR code image. By way of some background, Minister McGrath, when launching the consultation, said: “I am delighted, with the launch of this public consultation, to give individual members of the public the opportunity to have their say in how we deliver government services, online or otherwise. We are interested in three things: Do you have ideas for improving existing public services? Are there reasons you do not use digital public services? Are there services you think should be available online?” The consultation remains open until 20th November 2022 and fulfils a commitment in Connecting Government 2030, the Digital and ICT Strategy for Ireland’s Public Service Scan QR code logo for more info
Age Friendly Ireland Newsletter 18/11/2022
Click on the below link for the latest Age Friendly newsletter https://agefriendlyireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Age-Friendly-Ireland-Newsletter_18.11.2022.pdf
Could you be a befriender
Laois Volunteer Centre are holding an information event in conjunction with Alone next Thursday, 24th November in Portlaoise Parish Centre at 7pm. Anybody interested in volunteering as a befriender to an elderly person should come along to find out about the free training provided by Alone and support from Laois VC.
Excell Medical event
Please join ExWell Medical this Friday November 18th at 5pm for the weekly Zoom, Aodhaghan will be discussing the science of balance. As usual, please share this with anyone you feel might benefit from or enjoy hearing about ExWell. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85746150581?pwd=czIrRmFXaWZSYkVOeXVWRzB2NzduZz09
Lock up Light up
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Lock Up Light Up is An Garda Síochána’s anti-burglary awareness campaign which encourages homeowners to protect their homes over the winter months, when burglaries traditionally tend to rise. Data from the Garda Analysis Service shows that one-third of all burglaries are through the front doors – with most burglars using their own body to gain entry. Other key findings include: Burglars also commonly target back doors (26%), back windows (24%) and front windows (8%), with one in five cases involving a burglar getting access through an unsecured door or window. Jewellery and cash remain the most common objects stolen, with €600 being the average value of goods taken. Computers, mobile phones, TVs and games consoles are also among the top items stolen. Nearly half of burglaries (46%) occur between 5pm and 11pm. The practice of ‘fishing’, where car keys are fished through a letterbox by burglars, also remains a problem with the Dublin region most at risk.
Portlaoise Library Event
During the tumultous upheavals of the 1913 to 1923 period, just reporting the news could be a dangerous business! A series of radical political changes – the 1913 Lockout, WW1, the 1916 Rising, the War of Independence, the birth of the Irish Free State and the Civil War – presented acute challenges for newspapers, with nationalist owned publications being closely vetted and risking closure. Meanwhile, unionist papers risked attack from angry Sinn Feiners, because of their perceived anti-nationalist bias in reporting and coverage of the grim events of the Civil War. Portlaoise Library’s forthcoming talk from local historian Teddy Fennelly’s will explore the difficulties faced by the Press, particularly the local Press, and how they managed to weave their way through them, during this decade of turmoil and great change. Taking place on Wed. 30th Nov at 7-30, booking is strongly advised as places are limited.
Volunteers Sought for Sing for Joy Choir
Sing for Joy Choir , in Portlaoise are looking for Volunteers. Volunteers required to help people with special needs/mobility issues access our weekly choir event ‘Sing for Joy Choir’ every Wednesday from 10.45am to 12.15pm. If you are interested in the role, please see the link below: https://www.i-vol.ie/volunteer-opportunity/?ID=a004G00000nFpct&fbclid=IwAR2U4ckb3pquFjl1f0uy500rSUP8o5kTIVZC8jwfmi6X5jzSFuoZsdHbyIM