“I feel the capacity to care is the thing which gives life its deepest significance.” Conductor Pablo Casals (1876-1973)

The Calendar For more information on any of the following events, see the monthly newsletter, call the Secretary, or send us an e-mail. HOLD THIS DATE! ...Friday, 16th November A great day out for local caregivers, see the calendar below for more information. SEPTEMBER Friday 28th Coffee Morning in the Granary Lounge Restaurant, Manorhamilton's Main Street, from 11am. Bring a friend if you wish, and look for us in the corner, with a 'CARERS' sign on the table. Tea or coffee and snacks are on us, while you catch up on chat, group news, questions, etc.. If you need a lift or respite care cover, phone Hayley at Community Connections, 98-53321 OCTOBER TBA (check September's newsletter and this calendar) Calendar launch! We're having a 'do' to celebrate the arrival of our winter fundraiser, lovely desk calendars with photos from around our region. Every member will receive one as a gift, and you can purchase them for friends and family at just eight euros each, or 2 for €10. Saturday 20th Planning meeting for the AGM, at 2pm in its venue: the Organic Centre in Rossinver. Bring your ideas or your pad and pencil, or drop in simply to find out what to expect. Meet in the Grass Roots Cafe, two-ish, and look for the sign. Friday 26th Coffee Morning in the Granary Lounge Restaurant, Manorhamilton's Main Street, from 11am. Bring a friend if you wish, and look for us in the corner, with a 'CARERS' sign on the table. Tea or coffee and snacks are on us, while you catch up on chat, group news, questions, etc.. If you need a lift or respite care cover, phone Hayley at Community Connections, 98-53321 NOVEMBER Friday 16th November: AGM! Annual General Meeting at the Organic Centre in Rossinver, 10-4. We'll have a garden tour and lunch, great information and a few surprises are all waiting for you, and we'll even pick you up if you need transportation: all you need to do is reserve your place, and it's all free. Don't miss it! This is your best chance to let us know your concerns and wishes, and have a say in what gets done, and what doesn't, next year. Wish the coffee mornings were at a different time? Come to the AGM and vote. Want us to get more involved in national Carer's issues? Come vote. Just curious as to who we are and what we'll be up to in 2008? Come and see! To reserve your place, watch for our September and October newsletters, or phone Community Connections at 985 3321. Friday 30th Monthly Coffee-Morning The Granary Lounge Restaurant, Main Street, Manorhamilton: 11am until noon and beyond Everyone welcome for tea and coffee, chat, group news, personal news, questions, etc. ...........Watch this space for more!