CLUB 89

Family Centre
St. Mel’s Road
Longford
043 3346827
Secretary: Molly Bowers

Club 89 was formed in 1989 - hence the name. Club 89 meets in the Family Centre every Tuesday afternoon from 2.00pm until 4.00pm from September to June. It was formed under the umbrella of the Church, with a priest as Chaplain and friend. There is Mass in the Family Centre twice a year – during Lent and during November for deceased members.

Weekly activities include indoor bowls, keep fit, card games, whist and twenty-five. There is also a painting class led by Sister Bridget, who does beautiful water colours. Some members like to do crochet and knitting. There is always tea and very nice homemade eats!

In late June there is an annual day out. In 2009 dinner in Carrick-on-Shannon was followed by a cruise on the river Shannon and music on board the boat. There have been many interesting days out - trips to the Botanical Gardens, the Wax Museum and Leinster House in Dublin; tours have also headed to the Mourne Mountains and many, many more places over the years.

The Club also visits Knock Shrine every year. During the month of May “Bealtaine” is celebrated. There is a display of members arts, crafts and paintings displayed in the Atrium Gallery of the Backstage Theatre. Members usually take to the stage with a sketch or one-act play, a dance and maybe a song. It’s a special day and Club 89 is joined by other clubs who also put on entertainment. The day also features music and song from some great Longford musicians, Mick Flavin and Declan Nerney. There is also a tea afternoon in aid of the local charities.

During the summer holidays Club 89 members can avail of a week’s holiday in Mornington at a very reasonable cost for three meals-a-day and music and dancing at night. There is a little kitchen where the group can make tea or coffee at any time. This is great value and very enjoyable.

Club 89 is now twenty years a going. There was a large membership in earlier years but membership has now decreased. There is now approximately thirty members. There are also a few members who join in from the Newtownforbes Club and who are most welcome.

Club 89 gladly welcome new members to experience this time together and friendly atmosphere.

Contact: Molly Bowers, Club Secretary.