dlr Leisure Services News

On June 9th we will be hosting and Open Day from 2pm-6pm where you will have the opportunity to try a variety of programmes that we offer on a weekly basis. 

We will also have information tables on the day where you can get information on some of our services including  Swimming lessons, Summer camps,  Birthday parties,  Fitness classes and specialist programmes on rehabilitation and Senior citizen programmes.

ALL OF THE SESSIONS ON THE DAY WILL BE COMPLIMENTARY SO MAKE SURE YOU COME ALONG ON YOUR OWN OR WITH THE FAMILY TO JOIN IN

Wednesday 16th May 7pm
Organised by
St Columcille’s Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation Department

The Cardiac Rehabilitation Department in St Columcille’s Hospital would like to invite you and your family  to join them for a 3km walk  in Shanganagh Park in Shankill on Wednesday 16th May.

The walk is being organised to promote Happy Heart week, and is an opportunity for us to catch up with all our past pupils!  We will be meeting at the main entrance by the playground from 6.45pm, and the walk will start at 7pm.

As a little added incentive, everyone who participates in the walk will be in with a chance of winning a spot prize on the evening!

For anyone interested in supporting the Irish Heart Foundation, please ask for a sponsorship form, and any funds raised will be gratefully appreciated and collected on the evening, but this is entirely optional.

We look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday 16th May!

Saturday 5th May 11am – 4pm
The Skate Park at dlr Leisure Services Monkstown

On Saturday March 5th from 11am to 4pm, the Skate Park at dlr Leisure Services Monkstown will be home to boards, bikes, blades and beats for Gravitation 2012.  Watch the power and skill of skateboarding and BMX displays and marvel at the speed and agility of expert bladers with cool hip hop beats.

Gravitation 2012, hosted by DLR Events, is an initiative by Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council and will feature demonstrations by experts at the state of the art Skate Park at dlr Leisure Services Monkstown.  The skate park will be FREE to the public to test their skills and experts will be on hand to provide tips throughout the event.  The aim of the event is to embrace the wide selection of alternative sports and urban culture in Ireland and provide a platform to showcase boards, bikes, blades and beats at their best.  There is a limited availability of helmets on loan so to avoid disappointment please bring your own helmets if possible.

About EB

Claudia, pictured here, is seven years old and is affected by the genetic skin condition EB. It is hard to tell by her smiling face that she is in constant pain. Children born with EB have little or no collagen in their skin causing the skin layers to blister and wound even at the slightest touch.

These wounds need to be dressed and treated several times a week taking up to two hours at a time. This task is usually taken on by a parent which can be distressing for both parent and child.

We want to provide a service that will allow parents to be
parents.

How you can help

In 2012, DEBRA Ireland wants to expand on the services that we provide to all children and adults living with EB by funding an EB Nurse Specialist who will be out on the road and visiting patients in their own homes.

In order to get a nurse out on the road we have to raise €90,000. This service will ensure that each patient gets the best possible medical care. This support will be invaluable to the family and will give parents a break from the distress caused by putting their child through agonising bandage changes.

This is why we are calling on you to join team DEBRA and run, walk or jog the Flora Women’s Mini Marathon to help us get a nurse out on the road!

If you can’t join us on the day you can make a donation on:
www.mycharity.ie/event/get-a-nurse-on-the-road/

Sign up with Ciara or Michelle in dlrls Meadowbrook / Nora in dlrls Loughlinstown.

22nd – 24th May, 9.30am – 2.00pm
dlr Leisure Services- Loughlinstown

Try out new activities, meet new friends & get a free lunch!!!

dlr Sports Partnership, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and dlr Leisure Services would like to invite over 55’s in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown area to a morning of activity and fun. We’d love to see some new faces so ‘Bring A Buddy’.

Try out lots of activities on the day:
- Fun /Games – Line Dancing – Snag Golf
- Archery – Tai Chi – Tennis
Complimentary buses to the venue will leave from Monkstown & Meadowbrook Leisure Centres at 9.00am sharp.

These are structured coaching sessions for swimmers training for distance swimming such as triathlons or just for general fitness.

All sessions are run by a qualified coach who is there to not only provide the structured session but also give stroke advice if required.

Early morning Coaching (7.15 – 8.30 A.M) Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Adult Coaching Tuesday(8 – 9 P.M.), Thursday(7 – 8 P.M.), Friday(7 – 8 P.M.) and Saturday(5 – 6 P.M.)

Cost €6.00 per session or Coaching Multipass €52.00 for 10 sessions.

New Public swim on a Wednesday night 8 – 9 P.M.

Monday and Thursday Mornings from   9.45 – 10.30 A.M.

This class is for beginners too swimmers who just want to improve their strokes.

Cost is €6.00 per Lesson and is pay as you go.

Monday Evenings from  8 – 9 P.M.

This class is for beginners too swimmers who just want to improve there strokes.

Cost is €85.00 for an 8 week term.

(If anyone joins in the middle of a term they only have to pay for the remaining lessons)

Places Available for Children’s Swimming Lessons.

Please contact reception for further details. (01-2881502).

Starts 27th April 2012

@ dlrls Meadowbrook

Time: 4:00-5:00pm   Age: 6-9yrs

Time: 5:00-6:00pm   Age: 10+ yrs

Contact Alan Lindsay on 01-2719522 for more details

Starts 23rd April 2012

@ dlrls Monkstown

Time: 5:00-6:00pm   Age: 6-9yrs

Time: 6:00-7:00pm   Age: 10+ yrs

Contact Gary Bridges on 01-2719537 for more details

Starts 25th April 2012

@ dlrls Monkstown

Time: 5:00-6:00pm   Age: 6-9yrs

Time: 6:00-7:00pm   Age: 10+ yrs

Contact Gary Bridges on 01-2719537 for more details

Starts 27th April 2012

@ dlrls Meadowbrook

Time: 4:30-5:30pm   Age: 6-9yrs

Time: 5:30-6:30pm   Age: 10+ yrs

Contact Alan Lindsay on 01-2719522 for more details